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James Harrison Piland

Birth	:	12 Sep 1923 Kansas, USA
Death	:	20 Aug 2015 Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Grand Center Cemetery, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.1469002, -98.7602997
Description	:	Russell Co. News - Sept. 6, 2013: James Piland of Waldo turns 90 years old Sept. 12. James graduated from Waldo H.S. in 1941. After graduating he went to CA where he worked for Consolidated Aircraft factory for 4 ½ yrs during WW II. Upon returning to Waldo, he helped build bridges between Waldo and Luray, worked at the elevator in Russell, and managed a Firestone store in Waldo. We also farmed in the Waldo area for a number of years. In 1967, he became the postmaster at the Waldo Post Office where he retired after 21... Read More	Russell Co. News - Sept. 6, 2013: James Piland of Waldo turns 90 years old Sept. 12. James graduated from Waldo H.S. in 1941. After graduating he went to CA where he worked for Consolidated Aircraft factory for 4 ½ yrs during WW II. Upon returning to Waldo, he helped build bridges between Waldo and Luray, worked at the elevator in Russell, and managed a Firestone store in Waldo. We also farmed in the Waldo area for a number of years. In 1967, he became the postmaster at the Waldo Post Office where he retired after 21 years. James' retirement years have been filled with the joys of traveling throughout the US with his beloved wife Jean. They enjoyed bird watching and were responsible for placing and checking on 150 plus blue bird houses throught the Russell Co. area. He enjoys keeping in touch with family and friends on the computer and spending time with and visitng with his children, grandchildren, gt. grandchildren and his cat Aflac. James married Jean May on June 9, 1960. She went to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2006. Together they raised three children: Bill Lahar and spouse Barbara; Douglas; Shirley Harrington and spouse Marty of Sulpher Springs, TX; both deceased; and Karen Carney and spouse Jim of Hoisington. They have eight grandchildren and numerous gt. grandchildren. ************************************** James H. Piland, 91, of Waldo, Kansas, died on August 20, 2015, at the Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend, Kansas. James was born in Waldo, Kansas on September 12, 1923, the son of Elmer and Bessie (Burgar) Piland. He graduated from Waldo High School in 1941 and moved to California to build airplanes to aid in the war effort during World War II. He returned to Waldo after the war and went on to be a farmer and rancher. He met, fell in love with and was united in marriage to Jean E. (May) Piland on June 09, 1960, in Luray, Kansas. James and Jean raised 3 children from a previous marriage, Bill, Shirley and Karen Lahar. Later in life he became the Post Master of the Waldo Post Office and retired from there after many years of service. He also enjoyed farming and ranching and spent countless hours tending to his cattle and managing the farm. James was an active member of the Waldo United Methodist Church. He was also a former member of the Waldo Fire Department and served as a Waldo city council member and Mayor of Waldo for several terms. James and Jean were avid conservationists and bird enthusiasts. Together they constructed and placed hundreds of bird houses on their farm and throughout Russell County. He also enjoyed Royals baseball, flower gardening, building bird houses, animals, computers and his beloved cat AFLAC. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. After 45 years of marriage, Jean preceded James in death on January 29, 2006. James is survived by his son Bill Lahar and wife Barbara of Douglass, Kansas; daughter Karen Carney and husband Jim of Hoisington, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the love of his life - Jean, step daughter Shirley Harrington, 1 brother and 3 sisters. A memorial service to celebrate James' life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at the Waldo United Methodist Church in Waldo, Kansas with Pastor Scott Tempero officiating. Cremation has preceded the service and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be given to the Waldo United Methodist Church or the Waldo Senior Center and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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James Harrison Piland's memorial is located at: Grand Center Cemetery, Osborne County, USA.
When did James Harrison Piland death?
James Harrison Piland death on 20 Aug 2015 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.1469002
Longitude: -98.7602997

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Harrison Piland

(1889 - 1967)

Bessie Faye Burgar Piland

(1894 - 1966)

Spouse

Siblings

Ruth Alene Piland Luder Brown

(1920 - 2008)

Hugh Burgar Piland

(1922 - 2003)

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