James Damm, 71, of Apollo Beach, Florida, passed away on March 22, 2020 in Florida after a short illness with cancer.
He was born March 24, 1948 in Minden, Nebraska to Ezra and Doris Damm. His family moved to Lexington in 1965 and he graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1966. He then went on to further is education by attending Kearney State College.
He was united in marriage on July 4, 1968 to Carleen Smith. One son was blessed to this marriage: Greggory. James worked several years at Monroe Tenneco Automotive in Cozad before moving to California for a better life, which they found when James starting working for State Farm. With his job, they lived in California, Illinois and Florida. He retired in Florida and resided there until his passing.
Survivors include his wife, Carleen Damm of Apollo Beach, Florida; his son, Greggory (Jennifer) of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandsons, Mason and Gavin of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister, Judy (Randy) Chapman of Lexington; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Lyle) Roberts of Lexington, Joan (Randy) Dethlefs of Kearney, Peggy (Tom) Kjar of Cozad and Kathy (Jody) Van Cleave of Omaha; brothers-in-law, Danny (Cindi) Smith of Lexington and Jerry (Jill) Smith of Lexington; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be no visitation, or memorial book signing. The family is honoring James wish for cremation.
Burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with local arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Dr. James A. “Jim” Hanson of Omaha died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at his home in Omaha.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Community Church , 13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha.
Jim was born May 20, 1948 in Lexington to Howard A. Sr. and Marie W. (Galbraith) Hanson. Jim attended Pershing School and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1966.
Jim was baptized and confirmed in the First Presbyterian Church and also received his Eagle Scout Award in the Presbyterian Church. Jim was inducted into honor Society in high school and was in Photography Club. Jim and Ford McDonald were selected to attend Boy’s State. Jim Hanson was the only student in 1966 to represent Lexington in All State Band. Jim was known also for his outstanding music ability, with his outstanding gift to play the trumpet. Jim had a chance to receive an outstanding music scholarship to Colorado for a music career. He loved his music but his first love was in building. While in high school he worked with his father, Howard A. Hanson Sr. in his construction business. Jim also loved football and he and Tom Stuckey were All Conference representatives for Lexington.
After High School Jim attended Kearney State College, graduating in 1970 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He also played on the Loper football team. He lettered all four years in his football career, earning a special award.
While teaching in Omaha he met love of his life, Beverly Gosch. They were married March 30, 1974 in Omaha. They decided to move to Lexington, where Jim taught in the Lexington High School in Industrial Arts and assisted his father Howard A. Hanson Sr. in building homes. While teaching Jim implemented the first home built by high school students and that home still stands in Lexington. Jim believed in all his students and loved to teach and coach. He wanted his students to be the best they could and if they could not go to college to teach them a building career that not only to build to be a master craftsman. To show his belief in his students he implemented at end of school year, a student who showed a promise of a master craftsman he gave an Award of the golden hammer award in memory of his father Howard A Hanson Sr., the award went on for several years and hung in Industrial Arts room at LHS.
Jim loved school, teaching and went on to further his education and teaching and building and received his doctorate, after which he taught trustees from Prison. When Jim retired he loved to teach and continued substitute teaching until the past year when his health prevented him from teaching.
Dr. Hanson is survived by sons, Joel Hanson, Jeff Hanson, and daughter, Melissa (Mike) Bolton; grandchildren, Coltyln Bolton, Bernadette Bolton, Josh Hanson, Jodi Hanson; great-grandchildren, Willy Winston, Adon Hanson, all of Omaha; sister, Sheri (Otis) Ward, Lexington, nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Beverly , February 2007, parents, siblings and their spouses, Colleen (John) Caldwell, Howard Jr. (Ann) Hanson, father-in-law Merlin Gosch, besides several of his wife's brothers and sisters.
As Jim was kind, caring, his laugh and a good time many will remember, but he left his mark many places with his God-given talent of a love of his students and family and also as a Master Craftsman. The Hanson brothers and their father left their craftsman skills in Lexington by the many homes they built, and left a trade to students So they may carry on as their master was a carpenter so were Jim, Howard Jr. Howard Sr. Hanson also being a four generation of Hanson’s in Dawson County, Nebraska You found your rainbow Jim. written by, Sister Sheri
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at: KAHLER DOLCE MORTUARY, 441 N. Washington St. Or www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com
- Date Posted: 2012-03-17
Jay Patton Dillard, 63, of Ashland, Nebraska, died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at BryanLGH East Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
He was born June 14, 1948, in Lexington, Nebraska to Jehu J. “Jack” and Dorothy R. (Redell) Dillard.
Jay was a 1966 graduate of Lexington High School and the Wentworth Military Academy in Independence, Missouri, graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant. He then went onto further his education at Mississippi State University. Following college, Jay returned to Lexington and worked for his father at Nebraska Alfalfa Farms.
As Jay’s health declined, he eventually moved to the Ashland Care Center in Ashland, Nebraska, where he was residing at the time of his death.
He is survived by two brothers: Brian Dillard of Axtell, Nebraska Brad (Avis) Dillard of Johnson Lake, Nebraska Two nephews: Jason Dillard of Kearney, Nebraska John Dillard of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents.
It was Jay’s wishes that his body be cremated. There will be a private inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska at a later date. The Family has requested all Memorials to the Ashland Care Center – 1700 Furnas St. Ashland, Nebraska 68803. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please remember the family by posting online condolences to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
