James A. Ellison, 85, Velva, ND, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, ND.
Jim was born June 20, 1935, the son of Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison, in Voltaire, ND. He was raised and educated in Bergen.
Jim enlisted in the United States Army on February 8, 1954. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at Hanford, Washington, He was honorably discharged February 10, 1956.
Jim married Irene Christensen on April 7, 1956 in Pasco, Washington . They made their home in Pasco, WA, moving back to Velva, 1958, where he worked for local contractors until he and his brother Ivan went into business together as Ellison Builders in 1977, working around the Velva and Minot area. Jim sold the business to Ivan in 1993.
In his retirement years, Jim kept busy in his shop with various wood projects, many of which Irene helped him. He enjoyed playing cards, reading and watching tv.
He was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, the Minot Gun Club, and the Velva American Legion.
His loving family includes:
wife of 65 years, Irene Ellison, Velva, NDchildren, Marilynn (Kenny) Klein, Minot, Jami (Ron) Brossart, Bergen, Julie (James) Anderson, Velva,grandchildren, Joshua (Samantha) Klein, Adrian and Lucas Klein, Brandon (Lindsey) Brossart, Michael (Jamie) Brossart, Alaina and David Andersongreat-grandchildren, Jade, Kimber, Layla, Barrettbrother-in-law, Burdette Kittelson.and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison; sisters, Doris Kittelson, Lorraine (Jerry) McDowell and Elaine (Norman) Olson, Helen and Jeanette and brother, Ivan (Myrna) Ellison.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND.
Jim was born June 20, 1935, the son of Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison, in Voltaire, ND. He was raised and educated in Bergen.
Jim enlisted in the United States Army on February 8, 1954. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at Hanford, Washington, He was honorably discharged February 10, 1956.
Jim married Irene Christensen on April 7, 1956 in Pasco, Washington . They made their home in Pasco, WA, moving back to Velva, 1958, where he worked for local contractors until he and his brother Ivan went into business together as Ellison Builders in 1977, working around the Velva and Minot area. Jim sold the business to Ivan in 1993.
In his retirement years, Jim kept busy in his shop with various wood projects, many of which Irene helped him. He enjoyed playing cards, reading and watching tv.
He was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, the Minot Gun Club, and the Velva American Legion.
His loving family includes:
wife of 65 years, Irene Ellison, Velva, NDchildren, Marilynn (Kenny) Klein, Minot, Jami (Ron) Brossart, Bergen, Julie (James) Anderson, Velva,grandchildren, Joshua (Samantha) Klein, Adrian and Lucas Klein, Brandon (Lindsey) Brossart, Michael (Jamie) Brossart, Alaina and David Andersongreat-grandchildren, Jade, Kimber, Layla, Barrettbrother-in-law, Burdette Kittelson.and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison; sisters, Doris Kittelson, Lorraine (Jerry) McDowell and Elaine (Norman) Olson, Helen and Jeanette and brother, Ivan (Myrna) Ellison.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND.
James A. Ellison, 85, Velva, ND, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, ND.
Jim was born June 20, 1935, the son of Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison, in Voltaire, ND. He was raised and educated in Bergen.
Jim enlisted in the United States Army on February 8, 1954. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at Hanford, Washington, He was honorably discharged February 10, 1956.
Jim married Irene Christensen on April 7, 1956 in Pasco, Washington . They made their home in Pasco, WA, moving back to Velva, 1958, where he worked for local contractors until he and his brother Ivan went into business together as Ellison Builders in 1977, working around the Velva and Minot area. Jim sold the business to Ivan in 1993.
In his retirement years, Jim kept busy in his shop with various wood projects, many of which Irene helped him. He enjoyed playing cards, reading and watching tv.
He was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, the Minot Gun Club, and the Velva American Legion.
His loving family includes:
wife of 65 years, Irene Ellison, Velva, NDchildren, Marilynn (Kenny) Klein, Minot, Jami (Ron) Brossart, Bergen, Julie (James) Anderson, Velva,grandchildren, Joshua (Samantha) Klein, Adrian and Lucas Klein, Brandon (Lindsey) Brossart, Michael (Jamie) Brossart, Alaina and David Andersongreat-grandchildren, Jade, Kimber, Layla, Barrettbrother-in-law, Burdette Kittelson.and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison; sisters, Doris Kittelson, Lorraine (Jerry) McDowell and Elaine (Norman) Olson, Helen and Jeanette and brother, Ivan (Myrna) Ellison.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND.
Jim was born June 20, 1935, the son of Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison, in Voltaire, ND. He was raised and educated in Bergen.
Jim enlisted in the United States Army on February 8, 1954. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at Hanford, Washington, He was honorably discharged February 10, 1956.
Jim married Irene Christensen on April 7, 1956 in Pasco, Washington . They made their home in Pasco, WA, moving back to Velva, 1958, where he worked for local contractors until he and his brother Ivan went into business together as Ellison Builders in 1977, working around the Velva and Minot area. Jim sold the business to Ivan in 1993.
In his retirement years, Jim kept busy in his shop with various wood projects, many of which Irene helped him. He enjoyed playing cards, reading and watching tv.
He was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva, the Minot Gun Club, and the Velva American Legion.
His loving family includes:
wife of 65 years, Irene Ellison, Velva, NDchildren, Marilynn (Kenny) Klein, Minot, Jami (Ron) Brossart, Bergen, Julie (James) Anderson, Velva,grandchildren, Joshua (Samantha) Klein, Adrian and Lucas Klein, Brandon (Lindsey) Brossart, Michael (Jamie) Brossart, Alaina and David Andersongreat-grandchildren, Jade, Kimber, Layla, Barrettbrother-in-law, Burdette Kittelson.and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Erick and Alma (Haga) Ellison; sisters, Doris Kittelson, Lorraine (Jerry) McDowell and Elaine (Norman) Olson, Helen and Jeanette and brother, Ivan (Myrna) Ellison.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva, ND.
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