James A. Herr, age 80, of White Sulphur Springs, Montana passed away early Monday morning, July 15, 2013 at Mountain View Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs, Mt.
He was born James Arthur Herr in Valley City North Dakota, October 15, 1932 to Bernard O. and Myrtle (Bommelman) Herr and grew up in Kathryn, North Dakota. James attended and graduated from Fargo Barber School, he stayed with this career his entire life retiring at the age of 79.
James and Ardell Bloom were married in Taylor, North Dakota June 4, 1961. They had three children, James, Steve and Brenda. James was a very plain, simple, kind and loving man. He enjoyed woodworking, snowmobiling, travel, grandkids, activities and yard work.
James was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Berniece King.
James is survived by his wife Ardell of White Sulphur Springs, MT, daughter, Brenda (David) Dean of Billings, MT, sons, Steve Herr of Billings, MT and James (Vickie) Herr of Locust Grove, Oklahoma. grandchildren, Josh Dean of Garden City, Kansas, Tanner Herr of Locust Grove, Oklahoma and Dylan Dean of Billings, MT; brothers, Ben Herr of Park Rapids, MN, sisters, Mary Ann Miller of Valley City, ND and Lorraine Hanson of Seattle, WA.
A private burial will take place at Mayn Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs. The family invites to join them in remembering Jim at a social gathering to be held Friday, July 19, 2013 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in White Sulphur Springs.
Memorials in James’ name are suggested to the Mountain View Medical Center; 16 W. Main Street White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645, White Sulphur Springs Library; P.O. Box 5, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645or to the Senior Center; P.O. Box 682,White Sulphur Springs 59645. Please visit www.stevensonwilke.com to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of James.
Hazel Anderson says
I grew up in Kathryn and well remember “Jimmie Herr”, riding his bike around town and always smiling and greeting people. He obviously shared many of the same interests of his Dad like gardening and family. Deepest sympathy to his family.
Hazel Anderson
Mary Ann Miller says
I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY, BIG BROTHER AND I’VE ALWAYS BEEN SO PROUD TO BE YOUR SISTER.
MARY ANN