James Aalbers
July 27, 1946 ~ June 6, 2013
James Aalbers, 66, of Miller, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
James Roger was born July 27, 1946 on the family farm south of St. Lawrence to Gradus and Florine (Blackburn) Aalbers. He attended school in Pearl Township and later St. Lawrence High School. On October 16, 1967 he married Linda Reck in McClusky, North Dakota. Throughout life, James worked as a farmer, Sierra water purification and Gerdes Cow Camp. In his free time, he loved fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He resided in Pearl Township his entire life.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Aalbers of Miller; children: Jim (Renae) Aalbers of Miller, Tammy (Bill) Gortmaker of Miller, Corey Aalbers of St. Lawrence, Megan Aalbers of Gillette, WY and Casey (Lisa) Aalbers of Wessington; 13 grandchildren: Kayla, Jessica, Austin, Dillan, Shawn, Constance, Samantha, Kory, Cheyanne Heidi, Grady, Ryan and Whitley; three great grandchildren: Ross, Kooper and Braxton; mother-in-law, Lucille Reck; three brothers-in-law: Mike Reck, Andy (Vannessa) Reck and Lonnie Styron; three sisters: Donna (Roger) Grogan, Norma (Stan) Krantz, and Judy (Chuck) Beaner; one brother, Jack (Ann) Aalbers; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tory, Sandy, Eric, Star and Liz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gradus and Florine; sister-in-law, Barbara Styron; father-in-law, Jack Reck and infant brother, Kenneth.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Jim’s arrangements.View current weather.
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Dear Linda & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim will be greatly missed, especially his sense of humor. I will miss him teasing me and telling me stories and jokes. Jim and the entire family have always treated me as part of the family, thank you so much for that. I wish you all, strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
Love,
Holley
Linda & family,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He always spoke to me and had something clever to say. Am sure you have many good memories. May God wrap his loving arms around you and sustain you during this time. In sympathy…
Linda and family;
Was shocked when I heard Jim passed away. I will never forget talking to Jim and he always had some smart comment. On the other side of that we had some good talks too. Keep your memories in your heart and it will help you get through this.
My thoughts are with the family.
Thomas Nagel
My prayers and condolences to the Aalbers family. I did not know Jim personally but can tell he was a great man and will be missed. Keeping you all my prayers. Mike Anglin
My prayers and condolences to the Aalbers family. I did not know Jim personally but can tell he was a great man and will be missed. Keeping you all my prayers. Mike Anglin