My Stepdad's obituary.

[Odin2005]

http://www.inforum.com/event/obituary/id/242413

James A. Kjos, 48, Ulen, MN died Friday, May 29, 2009 in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Jim was born March 28, 1961 in Moorhead, MN the son of Waldo and Darlene (Erickson) Kjos. He was raised and attended Ulen-Hitterdal school. Jim was baptized, confirmed and remained a lifetime member of Salem Lutheran Church in Hitterdal. In 1979 he entered the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge he returned to the Hitterdal community where he was employed by area farmers and American Chrystal and Waste Management. On December 31, 2004 he was united in marriage to LouAnn Schachtschneider in Ulen. They have made their home in Ulen since that time. Jim had been employed by Aggregate Industries as a truck driver for the past 5 years.

Jim was a very active member of the Ulen VFW where he was past commander. He had a passion for the outdoors and whenever possible, this is where you would find him. He loved deer hunting, fishing (in South Dakota), 4 wheeling and snowmobiling. Jim was well known for making deer sausage and then giving it to all of his friends. He took pride in his yard and always kept it well groomed and neatly decorated. He also treasured the time he spent with Skylar and loved his hobby farming.

Jim is survived by his wife, LouAnn, Ulen; one daughter, Heather (Mike) Bjorgan, Hitterdal; one son, Taylor Selseth, Moorhead, MN; his mother, Darlene Kjos, Hitterdal; four sisters, Shirley (Ron) Gwin, Mapleton, ND, Kristi (Vernon) Prestegord, Twin Valley, MN, Luann (Ole) Larson, Lake Park, MN, and Lynnette (Ross) Wagner, Brainerd, MN; three brothers, Todd (Arlene) Hitterdal, Wayne (Melanie) Ulen, and Mike (Jenny) Hawley, MN; and two grandchildren, Skylar and Airasen.

He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.

[auntAgonist]

1. Taylor,

I hope as time passes the fond memories of your Dad (stepdad) will forever comfort you and bring a smile to your lips.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." - Kahlil Gibran

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[livetohike]

2. I'm so sorry for your loss

:hug: My sympathy to you and your family on the too-soon loss of your step-Dad. I hope all the good memories you have of times with your step-Dad will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

[RevCheesehead]

3. My heart goes out to you, Taylor.

It's so hard to lose a parent, but it must be especially worse when he was so young.
May peace and comfort come to you and your mom and family during this time.

[Odin2005]

4. Thanks everybody!

:grouphug: