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Martin J “Jim” Killham

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Birth	:	18 Sep 1928 Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 2019 Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Lewistown City Cemetery, Lewistown, Fergus County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0674600, -109.4449700
Description	:	Martin J. “Jim” Killham, 90, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born September 18, 1928 in Lewistown, MT; the son of C. C. “Noisy” and Myrtle Killham. On May 15, 1951, Jim married Shirley Stephens. Jim and Shirley lived in Lewistown and had six children. September 4, 1987, Jim married Harriett Dirkson and they resided in Lewistown until the time of his death. After high school, Jim entered the Army. He was a marksman and ranked as a Sergeant. He received the WWII Victory Medal. He worked Army Security. Jim returned to... Read More	Martin J. “Jim” Killham, 90, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born September 18, 1928 in Lewistown, MT; the son of C. C. “Noisy” and Myrtle Killham. On May 15, 1951, Jim married Shirley Stephens. Jim and Shirley lived in Lewistown and had six children. September 4, 1987, Jim married Harriett Dirkson and they resided in Lewistown until the time of his death. After high school, Jim entered the Army. He was a marksman and ranked as a Sergeant. He received the WWII Victory Medal. He worked Army Security. Jim returned to Lewistown where he became a member of the Sheriff’s Department and later the Police Department. Jim spent 33 years with Production Credit Association, retiring as the Vice President. He came out of retirement to become the Executive Director at the Eagles Manor for over 20 years. He retired a second time in 2012. Jim was very active in the community. He was a visionary for the building of the Eagles Manor and the Fergus High School/Performing Arts Center. He was a member and/or officer in the Eagle Booster, Jaycees and Kiwanis clubs. He was a huge supporter of Fergus sports and the voice of the football games for several years. Friends remember the exact spot Jim sat in for the Golden Eagle basketball games; he rarely missed a game. For many years he hosted the booster hospitality room at the tournaments. Jim enjoyed rodeos, country music, golfing, bowling, hunting with his sons, riding his paint horses, boating, camping, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching baseball. Every summer, Jim shared his love of Atlanta Braves baseball, boating at the lake and camping in the mountains with his granddaughter Jamie Horacek and, later, great-grandson, Ryeant. Jim is survived by his wife, Harriett and first wife/friend, Shirley Myers; sons, Russ (Lori), Steve (Jackie), Marty (Joy); daughters, Cindie (Tom) Evans, Jaimie (Terry) Noel, and Patricia Hamilton; grandchildren, JR, Ray, Angela, Jason, and Jamie; and 7 great-grandchildren. Jim had numerous extended family members to include stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived by siblings, Anna Mae “Polly” Golliday, Richard Clayton (Sharon) Killham, Beverly Knerr, and Barbara (Lyle) Grindheim; sister-in-law, Betty Killham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lloyd Joseph “Joe”; sister, Mary Elizabeth “Betty”; and brothers-in-law, Bud Knerr and Warren Golliday. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are requested to the Fergus Eagles Booster Club or charity of donors’ choice. Viewing will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Creel Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services will follow at the Lewistown City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors. Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Published by Creel Funeral Home, Lewistown, MT

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Martin J “Jim” Killham death on 8 Feb 2019 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 47.0674600
Longitude: -109.4449700

Family Members:

Parent

Clement Clayton “Noisy” Killham

(1906 - 1978)

Myrtle Elizabeth Johnson Killham

(1911 - 1994)

Siblings

Lloyd Joseph Killham

(1935 - 2003)

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