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James Edward “Jim” Christman

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Birth	:	20 Apr 1933 Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2008 Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9585991, -103.8214035
Description	:	TRENTON -- James Edward Christman died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his home near Trenton, Neb., at the age of 75. He was born April 20, 1933, at Miller, Neb., the son of the late Harry and Anna (Baker) Christman. He grew up at Minatare, Neb., where he graduated from Minatare High School in 1952. In 1953, Jim entered the U.S. Army taking his basic training at Fort Riley in Kansas and serving in Germany. Following his discharge from the military he worked in the oil fields and did auto body repair and mechanics. He loved big equipment and started... Read More	TRENTON -- James Edward Christman died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his home near Trenton, Neb., at the age of 75. He was born April 20, 1933, at Miller, Neb., the son of the late Harry and Anna (Baker) Christman. He grew up at Minatare, Neb., where he graduated from Minatare High School in 1952. In 1953, Jim entered the U.S. Army taking his basic training at Fort Riley in Kansas and serving in Germany. Following his discharge from the military he worked in the oil fields and did auto body repair and mechanics. He loved big equipment and started his own excavating and terracing business as Christman Construction. He operated his construction company for nearly 40 years and was known for his honorable ethics when working with customers. He was a master at his trade. On June 14, 1983, Jim married Shirley Bloch at Mitchell, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anna (Baker) Christman. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Christman of Trenton; one daughter, Jamie Person and husband, Neil of Columbus, Neb.; three grandchildren, Christopher Dempsey, Benjamin Dempsey and Amanda Boesch and husband, Jason; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Cross of Sheridan, Wyo.; one niece and nephews. In his younger years Jim's favorite saying was "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young and leave a Beautiful Memory." Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Church of God in Trenton, Neb., with the Rev. Johnny Walker officiating. Inurnment will be at the Mitchell Cemetery in Mitchell, Neb., at a later date. Memorials may be given in his name and left at the Herrmann Funeral Home. Herrmann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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James Edward “Jim” Christman's memorial is located at: Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, USA.
When did James Edward “Jim” Christman death?
James Edward “Jim” Christman death on 24 Apr 2008 in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.9585991
Longitude: -103.8214035

Family Members:

Parent

Harry J Christman

(1906 - 1988)

Anna M Baker Christman

(1909 - 1987)

Spouse

Shirley Ann Brixner Bloch Christman

(1935 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mitchell Cemetery
Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -103.8214035

2. Mitchell Valley Cemetery
Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8877983, -103.8311005

3. Forest Lawn Cemetery
Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9919014, -103.9128036

4. Sunset Memorial Park
Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8997002, -103.7166977

5. Caldwell Pioneer Graves
Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8911812, -103.9287087

6. Caldwell Cemetery
Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8997002, -103.9768982

7. Fairview Cemetery
Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8857994, -103.6536026

8. Saint Francis Episcopal Church Columbarium
Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8665000, -103.6617500

9. Pioneer Graves
Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8057785, -103.8303909

10. Henry Crypt
Henry, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0001000, -104.0454000

11. West Lawn Cemetery
Gering, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8167000, -103.6849976

12. Sheep Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0836290, -104.0283450

13. Pierre Didier Papin Gravesite
Gering, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7353783, -103.6983490

14. East Lawn Cemetery
Minatare, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8591995, -103.5177994

15. Creighton Valley Cemetery
Melbeta, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7482300, -103.5580400

16. Valley View Cemetery
Torrington, Goshen County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0778008, -104.1782990

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Harrisburg, Banner County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -103.9449997

18. High Butte Cemetery
McGrew, Scotts Bluff County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289009, -103.4353027

19. Jensen Cemetery
Banner County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5719550, -103.8112790

20. Gabe Rock Cemetery
Banner County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5668200, -103.8700200

21. Grandview Cemetery
Yoder, Goshen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9008000, -104.3450000

22. La Grange Cemetery
La Grange, Goshen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6374800, -104.1465200

23. Bayard Cemetery
Bayard, Morrill County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7666910, -103.3236600

24. Hillcrest Cemetery
Lingle, Goshen County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397000, -104.3340000