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Name: John Schander

Date: 4-9-13

Message: Patti and family,
Just heard today about Jimmy and felt so very bad not knowing and not contacting you in your hour of need. I wouldn't have been able to attend the funeral as going through more medical problems again.
I was just thinking about you, Jim, and the kids just last week and remembered working for you guys those 2 years and the good times we all had! Jim enjoyed life, you, and his family! Remember that and know you will be with him again in our Lord's Kingdom.
Wish i could have gotten to see the kids as the only one i have seen was Kal at the auction sale for a few shorts minutes. Very nice young man and how he has grown. You both did such a great job raising your 3 kids and i am sure you both enjoyed your grandkids immensely!
Will send you a card Patti and please say Howdy to the kids for me if you would be so kind.
You all will be in our thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please give us a call. That is what friends do for each other.
Peace be with you all,
John & Brenda Schander

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Name: Larry Haisley

Date: 04/07/13

Message: Dear Patti and family:

Jimmy and Patti were always someone we looked forward to seeing on our visits home to the Carrington area.  My wife Kristy Lura always had a soft spot in her heart for Jimmy.  It was always fun to visit and have him tell me some of his flying times as I was a pilot.  He was quite a daredevil in a lot of ways.  Patti and Jimmy were just a wonderful couple and we all admire their love and devotion to each other.  We all remember his life well lived, god bless all of you and we pray for your loss.

Kristy and Larry Haisley

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Name: Maggie Skadberg Leivas

Date: 4-4-2013

Message: My heart breaks for your loss. What a wonderful man Uncle Jimmy was. Anyone who met him is bound to remember his smile and laugh. His wife, children, and grandchildren were blessed to have him as a huge part of their lives and his passing will definitely leave an empty space. May the fond memories and love you share with all who loved him help to heal the pain of his loss.

With you in love and prayers,
Maggie Leivas

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Name: Nancy Stokke Lies

Date: 04-03-2013

Message: Dear Patti and Family --- Having went to school with Stacey as a child in the big town of Cathay, I have memories of your family.. I remember, Stacey as a classmate, Kal as my brother Allen's friend and Vickey as the sister of both... But i have bigger memories of Jimmy ( as i knew him ) coming to my dads funeral many, many years ago. He took time and gave his condolences in a very sincere and respectful way. He left a lasting impression on me. I ran into him from time to time out at the cemetery. He always asked about our family with a genuine concern and respect. I pray for peace, acceptance and strength for your family at this sad time... Nancy Stokke Lies

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Name: Andy Skadberg

Date: 4/3/2013

Message: Dear Skadbergs,

It is so strange, just the other day I was remembering sitting in the grain truck at Jimmy's farm honking the horn. Those times were some of the fondest of my life, remembering the visits back to North Dakota and the family farms. It was surprise because it has been many years since I had recollected my ND experiences. I guess maybe Jimmy dropped me a psychic note as he headed off for the next great adventures that await him.

Jimmy stands out in my mind as one of the kindest, thoughtful people I have known in my life. I know you will all treasure your memories as time goes on. Since the passing of my parents and my sister Laurie I have been compelled to discover something about what happens after we pass from this world. I am convinced it is so beautiful and that those whom we love, we will experience and know, essentially forever.

For most of my life I realized that we all pass from this world. There is no way to avoid it. So, rather than focusing on remorse, I prefer to acknowledge all the beautiful contributions our loved ones brought to our lives. I know that Jimmy has touched all the lives that were blessed to spend any time with him.

My heart goes out to Patti, Kal, Vicky, Stacey and all of the grandkids, great grandkids and brothers and sisters.

I wish I could get back for the memorial, but I will send my thoughts and love for everyone.

Blessings,

Andy

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Name: Paul Stokes

Date: 3-2-13

 

Message: It is a tremendous loss for me to know that my cousin, Jim, is gone. That's because my memories of him still seem fresh and warm. It's been awhile, but the times spent with him are some of my most favorite memories. I was honored to be Jim's best man at his marriage to Patti. My last experience with Jim was a several day journey from the Carrington area to the Minnesota lakes to visit various members of the family. I treasure that time.

One of Jim's endearing traits was keeping in touch by phone when visits over the long distances were impractical. My latest phone conversation with him was within the last few months.

I wish I could be there with you during the prayer and funeral services, but I just can't move that quickly. Condolences to the family and all who knew and loved him, and especially to Patti, his life-long partner.

Love to you all,

Paul Stokes