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Percy James Bekken

Birth	:	27 Jun 1961 Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2012 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Zeona, Perkins County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.1937800, -102.9178200
Description	:	Earthly life for Percy James Bekken ended October 25, 2012 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was the youngest child born in Belle Fourche, SD, to Tillman C. Bekken and Marrietta (Robinson) Bekken on June 27, 1961. He joined a sister Lorretta and a brother, John. They lived on a farm East of Newell, moving into Newell just before Percy started grade school. In his youth he was active in Boys Scouts and was proud of his achievements. He loved to build ramps for riding his bike on until an injury to his arm slowed his conviction to the sport.... Read More	Earthly life for Percy James Bekken ended October 25, 2012 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was the youngest child born in Belle Fourche, SD, to Tillman C. Bekken and Marrietta (Robinson) Bekken on June 27, 1961. He joined a sister Lorretta and a brother, John. They lived on a farm East of Newell, moving into Newell just before Percy started grade school. In his youth he was active in Boys Scouts and was proud of his achievements. He loved to build ramps for riding his bike on until an injury to his arm slowed his conviction to the sport. In school he was active in the music program with his trombone and his voice. He was active in his church in Luther League. During his high school years he had a job delivering papers for the Rapid City Journal and also worked at the 212 – 79 Service Station doing whatever needed to be done. His work there encouraged his love of being a meticulous mechanic on his vehicles and the vehicles for the Fire Department and his "work" vehicles. After graduation from Newell High School in 1979 Percy worked several years for the Locker Plant in Newell. While his fingers were still attached he opted for a job change and worked for a number of years in Meade County first, as a dispatcher, then head dispatcher, followed by Emergency 911 Coordinator. He became a very good listener in this job. After several years in this position he worked out of the Meade County Sheriffs department as a Reserve Deputy and as a Civil Process Deputy. Each of these jobs gave him a chance to make new friends and interact with their families. Another job change brought him back to Butte County as the Emergency Management Coordinator and many more friends. Percy had a great many community interests including the Newell Fire Department for which he served as Treasurer and President and a few other committees for them through the years. He and his Mom both gave time on the Newell Ambulance Crew. Percy joined the Wyoming State Marching Band as a chaperone with his Band Director brother John to the Rose Bowl Parade in 2000 with a group of 515 students. Other trips for Percy as a chaperone included: two more trips to Pasadena, CA, an Inauguration Parade in Washington DC and a trip to Hawaii. This year he was planning to chaperone the Band to the Macy's Day Parade and also "march" with the Band. He had been getting "in shape" by walking several miles or riding his bike at night. He took numerous photos of the Band during the year which were posted on web pages for the students. He had a love of photography and taking pictures to document fire trucks, fires, family and enough pictures of Bear Butte to fill a large book. He loved to fish and hunt with family and friends. He leaves behind his sister, Lorretta (Clyde) Hafner, Bison, SD; brother, John (Pat), Lander WY; nephews, Terry Hafner, Bison SD, Trevor (Christina) Bekken, Lander, WY, and Brook Bekken of Hudson, WY; great-nieces, Nicole Hafner, Bison, SD, and Easton Bekken of Lander, WY; and great-stepnephew, Gerald Hafner of Bison, SD; and several cousins. Percy was preceded in death by nephew, Rick Hafner in 1994; his father, Tillman in 1998; and Mmother, Marrietta in 2003. Visitation will be Wednesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 1, 2012, at the Austin Auditorium in Newell with Rev. Marcia Brennan officiating. Burial follows at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery at Zeona. Memorials have been established to the Newell Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Departments.

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Where is Percy James Bekken's memorial?
Percy James Bekken's memorial is located at: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Zeona, Perkins County, USA.
When did Percy James Bekken death?
Percy James Bekken death on 25 Oct 2012 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Percy James Bekken's memorial?
Latitude: 45.1937800
Longitude: -102.9178200

Family Members:

Parent

Tillman Clifford Bekken

(1915 - 1998)

Marietta Margret Robinson Bekken

(1925 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1937800, -102.9178200

2. Ruby Cemetery
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3. Mudd Butte Cemetery
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4. Ben Ash Cemetery
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5. Date Cemetery
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6. Hoover Cemetery
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7. Plum Draw Cemetery
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8. Sorenson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8766560, -102.9135050

9. Prairie City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5307190, -102.8171290

10. Saint Anthony Cemetery
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14. Opal Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8922910, -102.5329490

15. Wakeman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2714005, -103.5014038

16. Backes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8999240, -102.4921240

17. South Grand River Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6321983, -102.9997025

18. Fairpoint Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7486000, -102.7855988

19. Scion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6680984, -102.9068985

20. Bison Cemetery
Bison, Perkins County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5452995, -102.4563980

21. Chance Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4142530, -102.2728120

22. Saint Eulalia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7178001, -103.0635986

23. Fredlund Cemetery
Perkins County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7188988, -102.6585999

24. Holland Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7347000, -102.7246400