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James Sears O'Gorden

Birth	:	5 May 1940 Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2020 Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.6627998, -102.1016998
Description	:	James Sears O'Gorden was born on May 5, 1940 at the Kenmare Hospital. James was the first of three sons born to Odin Daniel and Verna Linnea (Fleckten) O'Gorden. He received the gift of God's grace through holy baptism as an infant. After studying the scripture and Luther's Catechism, he affirmed his Christian faith before the congregation of Elmdale Lutheran Church in Niobe on September 19, 1954. James attended school in Niobe and later in Kenmare where he graduated in 1958. He continued his education at The State School of Science at Wahpeton, Minot State Teachers College (now known as... Read More	James Sears O'Gorden was born on May 5, 1940 at the Kenmare Hospital. James was the first of three sons born to Odin Daniel and Verna Linnea (Fleckten) O'Gorden. He received the gift of God's grace through holy baptism as an infant. After studying the scripture and Luther's Catechism, he affirmed his Christian faith before the congregation of Elmdale Lutheran Church in Niobe on September 19, 1954. James attended school in Niobe and later in Kenmare where he graduated in 1958. He continued his education at The State School of Science at Wahpeton, Minot State Teachers College (now known as Minot State University), and Minot Business College. He went on to work in accounting a few years in Minot and then in Ray, North Dakota. Due to illness, he retired from actively working in the accounting field. He returned to Niobe and made his home with other family members in a home that was built by his maternal grandparents. James enjoyed visiting with neighbors in the Niobe community and assisted with the large garden and other tasks at their home. He remained a dedicated member of the Elmdale Lutheran Church of Niobe and he served as Treasurer of the Parish for several years as well as serving on the multi-church parish council for several years. After he left Niobe, he made his home at the Kenmare Baptist Home in the assisted living unit and later in the Kenmare Hospital. After moving to Kenmare, he often attended worship services at the Nazareth Lutheran Church when he was able but he remained a devoted member to the little Lutheran church in Niobe. James passed away at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND on October 25, 2020. On July 8, 2022, James was laid to rest in the Lakeview Cemetery west of Kenmare in the family plot. The land this cemetery is located on was homesteaded by his great grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Swan Fleckten. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts and uncles; he is survived by his brothers, John of Libertyville, IL and Robert of Coos Bay, OR, and by several cousins, nephews and nieces. Submitted by John Mogren

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James Sears O'Gorden's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, USA.
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James Sears O'Gorden death on 25 Oct 2020 in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.6627998
Longitude: -102.1016998

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Parent

Odin Daniel “Odie” O'Gorden

(1900 - 1968)

Verna Linnea Fleckten O'Gorden

(1907 - 2005)

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