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James Richard “Jim” Brokaw

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Birth	:	20 Sep 1932 Day County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2012 Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.0039970, -98.5050060
Description	:	James "Jim" Brokaw, 80, died October 9, 2012 at his home with his wife of 60 years at his side. Jim was born on September 20, 1932 in Oak Gulch Township, Day County, SD to Lloyd and Ann (Sjerven) Brokaw. He grew up near Bristol, SD, and worked with his dad doing custom haying. In 1946 they moved to a farm near Forbes, ND. He graduated from Forbes in 1949, obtained a teaching certificate from Ellendale College, and taught in a rural school near Long Lake, SD. He was united in marriage to E. Joanne Ladd on September 6,... Read More	James "Jim" Brokaw, 80, died October 9, 2012 at his home with his wife of 60 years at his side. Jim was born on September 20, 1932 in Oak Gulch Township, Day County, SD to Lloyd and Ann (Sjerven) Brokaw. He grew up near Bristol, SD, and worked with his dad doing custom haying. In 1946 they moved to a farm near Forbes, ND. He graduated from Forbes in 1949, obtained a teaching certificate from Ellendale College, and taught in a rural school near Long Lake, SD. He was united in marriage to E. Joanne Ladd on September 6, 1952 at St. Helena's Catholic Church. In 1959, they moved their family to Spring Valley Township where they ranched, and raised their nine children. He was an avid baseball player, and he pitched for the Forbes' amateur team. Time spent playing was some of the most enjoyable times of his life. He loved watching the Twins play every chance he got; he and Joanne celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a Twins game. Jim had a great love for horses, teaching, and kids, and stayed involved by serving as a 4-H leader for many years. He worked with kids passing on what he knew whenever he had the chance. Another interest that he dedicated his time to was Quarter Horses and horse shows. He was a member of Maud Evans Saddle Club, and he took the family to horse shows and rodeos on weekends between milking cows. A trip to the ND State Fair every year was a highlight. He also raised Border Collies and spent hours training them as cattle dogs. Jim was a member of the Democratic NPL party, was a Precinct Committeeman, and served as a legislator for District 28 for fourteen years. He was a long time member of ND Farmers Union; he served as Dickey County Farmers Union President for several years. Jim is survived by his wife Joanne, nine children, Greg (Mary Kay), Ashley, Kim (Cheryl), Ellendale, Kevin (Jackie), Forbes; Kay (Keith) Kronberg, Forbes; Lois Baer, Ellendale; Mary Jo (Norm) Fries, Steele; Carol (Doug) Kindelspire, Leola, SD; Lynn Brokaw (Tom Samson), Bismarck, and Lloyd Brokaw (Mark), Crookston, MN; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leslie (Geraldine) Brokaw, Renton, WA; two sisters, Lucille Meyer, Spokane, WA, and Joanne Merkel, Forbes. He was preceded in death by one grandson Brad Brokaw, and great-grandchild, Eleanor Fries; two sisters, Marion Hutman, Denver, CO and Betty Olson, Bristol, SD. Mass of Christian Burial for James "Jim" Brokaw, 80, or rural Forbes will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Ellendale. The Rev. John Kizito will officiate. Burial will be in Ellendale City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 pm, a rosary at 6:45 pm with a liturgical wake service at 7:00 pm at the church. Casketbearers will be Jim's grandsons. Gift Bearers will be Jim's granddaughters. The organist is Mavis Breitag and special music by Afton and Brett Samson. The lectors will be Norm and Mary Jo Fries. Carlsen Funeral Home of Ellendale, ND has been entrusted with the arrangements, www.carlsenfh.com.

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James Richard “Jim” Brokaw's memorial is located at: Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, Dickey County, USA.
When did James Richard “Jim” Brokaw death?
James Richard “Jim” Brokaw death on 9 Oct 2012 in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.0039970
Longitude: -98.5050060

Family Members:

Parent

Lloyd William Brokaw

(1896 - 1960)

Susan Olina “Annie” Sjerven Brokaw

(1897 - 1970)

Siblings

Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Brokaw Olson

(1922 - 2007)

Leslie Lloyd Brokaw

(1924 - 2018)

Dorothy Irene Brokaw

(1926 - 1926)

Joanne Estelline Brokaw Merkel

(1935 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ellendale City Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0039970, -98.5050060

2. Saint Helenas Catholic Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0073360, -98.5055960

3. Maple River Colony Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0741560, -98.4434740

4. North Savo Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9229000, -98.3979200

5. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0539090, -98.6497540

6. Savo Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8717003, -98.4383011

7. Aurdal Cemetery
Forbes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9400540, -98.7086930

8. Wayside Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8428001, -98.4982986

9. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1682500, -98.4364300

10. Maple View Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1680984, -98.4349976

11. Liberty Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8794450, -98.3321091

12. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9014015, -98.2985992

13. Monango City Cemetery
Monango, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1764430, -98.6075310

14. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Monango, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1693993, -98.6508026

15. Forbes Cemetery
Forbes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9417000, -98.7985992

16. Aurland Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7704400, -98.4149100

17. Norwegian Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1533012, -98.2257996

18. Ludden Cemetery
Ludden, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0092010, -98.1492004

19. Peace Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2280998, -98.6821976

20. Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery
Oakes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1644250, -98.2137980

21. Finnish Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2641983, -98.5124969

22. Merricourt Cemetery
Merricourt, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1999140, -98.7555030

23. Haffner Family Farm Cemetery
Merricourt, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2055650, -98.7628900

24. Hecla City Cemetery
Hecla, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8781040, -98.1623630