Jim Jameson

Jim Jameson, age 79 of McIntosh, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at home in McIntosh.

Jim was born on April 3, 1934 in Douglas, North Dakota to Elmer and Catherine (Gabel) Jameson. He was raised on a farm north of McIntosh and attended country schools through the 8th grade and later completed his GED. He joined the U. S. Army on December 15, 1953 and served as an engineer equipment mechanic. Jim was discharged from the U.S. Army on December 14, 1956 and then took a civilian job with the Army. During this time, he was stationed in Okinawa where he met Yasuko Sueyoshi ""Ruby"", a local seamstress.

Jim and Ruby were united in marriage on January 3, 1957 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. They resided in Awase, Okinawa until September 1958 when he and his wife and baby son Jim came to the United States. They returned to South Dakota first living in McLaughlin, Winner and then McIntosh.

During his younger years, Jim worked as a mechanic on John Deere equipment in Winner, SD. After returning to McIntosh he operated a garage in the 60s and 70s with his brother Orton. After this, he worked a number of years in the road construction business. In his later years he was a truck driver hauling livestock and grain. He drove school bus for the McIntosh School District for many years.

Jim was a life member of the American Legion serving as past Commander and Adjutant for the Ralph T. Ankerson Post #139. He was also a Mason and a Shriner and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and trap shooting, flying his single engine planes, gardening, attending family reunions, watching old western movies and listening to country music. As a young man he was known to pick a little guitar.

Jim was extremely proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren who were a source of great happiness to him.

Keeping him in their fondest memories are his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Denise Jameson, Knoxville, TN; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Darrell Buhler, Coos Bay, OR; Bonnie Jameson, Pierre, SD; Shirley and Andy Fergel, Pierre, SD; 5 grandchildren, Sharon, Jeff, Rebecca Jameson, Taylor Siverson, and Caelan Fergel; 1 brother, David Jameson, Fargo, ND; 1 sister, Lela Utter, Emmett, ID; 2 half-sisters, Evelyn Larson, Phoenix, AZ; and Jeanette Larson, Twin Falls, ID; and a sister-in-law, Norma Jameson, Lisbon, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby on July 8, 2011, an infant daughter, Gail Karen Jameson, 3 brothers, James Jameson in infancy, Orton Jameson, and Mervin Jameson, 2 sisters, Lynne Beaver and Wanda McGregor,and a half-sister, Violet Conners.

The Memorial Service for Jim will be held at 10:30am Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in McIntosh with Pastor Tottie Lenerville, officiating.
Burial will be at 1:00pm on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Black Hills National Cemetery south of Sturgis with full military honors.

Special music will be provided by Jayne Huber and Deb Trullinger.