James Kane
December 16, 1947 ~ June 6, 2011
James Kane, 63, of Gettysburg, passed away, Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with full military honors. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the church with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
James Alan Kane was born December 6, 1947 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, SD to James D. and Joyce (Voeltz) Kane. The oldest of six children, Jim was raised in Gettysburg where he attended elementary and high school, graduating in 1967. During high school Jim participated in basketball and other sports.
Following graduation Jim attended Northern State College prior to enlisting in the United States Army. He served his country for 26 years in the special services division, with his duty taking him to many places around the world. After Jim’s retirement from the service, he was the proud owner/operator of a cross country flatbed 18 wheeler. He crisscrossed the U.S., logging millions of miles until his retirement in 2008.
At 6’5” Jim was a “gentle giant” if you will. He devoted his life to taking care of his family, especially his mother. Jim was simply a good man who would give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed his spare time by taking his mother places, having coffee with the gang at the Rock or Gas and Goodies and was probably the happiest spending time at his beloved “camper on the Missouri.” He spent countless hours and days enjoying the peace and beauty of South Dakota sitting on the deck of his 5th wheel, looking out over the river.
Jim is survived by his mother: Joyce Kane at the Mary House in Pierre; two sisters: Marcie (Bill) DeZeeuw of Holland, MN and Stephanie (Mike) Sanders of Gettysburg; special friend: Shirley Cheatham of Burnet, TX; five nieces and nephews and numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father; sister: Kathleen Hart; brothers: Rikki and Mark; his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with James’s arrangements.
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Our sympathy and prayers go out to Jim’s Mother and family. Jim was so good to his Mother and took her to coffee and other places that she wanted to check out. Indeed, he was a gentle giant! God be with you all at this difficult time. Wilbert and Mary