In memory of
James "Babe" Reynolds
of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at the St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Pierre at the age of 86
James Alvah "Babe" Reynolds was born August 19, 1915 in Murdo, South Dakota, the son of James Alvah Sr. and Madge B. (Smith) Reynolds.
He grew up on a farm/ranch north of Murdo. He received his education in that area.
Babe was united in marriage to Verna I. Newsam on April 24, 1943 at Pierre, South Dakota.
They farmed and ranched north of Murdo until April 1993 when they retired and moved into Murdo. His wife preceded him in death on January 27, 1995.
He continued to reside in Murdo until March 2001 when he moved into Kelly’s Assisted Living Center in Pierre.
Babe was a member of the United Methodist Church in Murdo.
Grateful for having shared his life are one son, Lyle Reynolds and his wife Lynn of Greeley, Colorado; two daughters, Linda Lee and her husband Sperry of Marietta, Georgia, and their son Josh, Lea Reynolds of Elk Point, South Dakota, and her son Kelly; a step-daughter Charlene Ortman and her husband Leonard of Sioux Falls, and their children, Pam, Kevin, and Tanya; several great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Babe was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Arlene Millard.
Memorial services for James Alvah "Babe" Reynolds Jr., age 86, of Pierre, formerly of Murdo, were held 10:30 a.m. C.S.T., Friday, February 8, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with Pastor Morris Nelson officiating.
CLERGY
Pastor Morris Nelson
MUSIC
Lois Jaide – Organist
Brett Anderson – Vocalist
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
Memorial Services
10:30 a.m. CST
Friday, February 8, 2002
United Methodist Church in Murdo
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Thelma and Family, I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing this morning. You are all in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Bev and Cork ~ Beverly (Couch) Jahner Kerrville, Texas (2/5/2002)
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Will always remember Jim, as a customer, when I worked in the Midway Cafe while I was going to high school and of course Thelma as a grade school teacher- both are wonderful people. My sympathy to the family. ~ Barbara (McDaniel) Byrne Sundance, WY (2/5/2002)
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Dear Family, You have our deepest sympathies. I have a little story about Jim. Mallard, Hopper, and I were in Sun City visiting and I had the pleasure of staying with Jim and Thelma. Well in order for us to stay there Jim had us do some "chores". While we doing these chores Jim asks me, "You hungry?" Of course I say "Yeah kind of." Then Big Jim says "Grab one of those oranges off that tree!" I say "Maybe later." And of course Big Jim says, "No I want to see you eat one NOW!" So being the foolish person I am I grab one. I nearly break or bend all of my fingernails off or back just trying to peel it. Anyway I get peeled. Then Big Jim says, "They're real juicy so take a big bite." Of course I do. That was the most sour and bitter orange I have ever tasted. Big Jim thought that was a pretty good trick to pull on young green guy. I know it made his day. He truly was a true classic. We will all truly miss him. Again our deepest sympathies. ~ Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Reckling 3612 West St. Patrick Apt #3, Rapid City, SD 57702 (2/5/2002)
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We are sorry for your loss and remember the good times of days gone past and the freindship with our family through the years at Powell. ~ Patty Cronk Zinn / Virginia Cronk Johnson 395730 West 3020 Drive, Ochelata, Oklahoma 74051 (2/5/2002)