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James Adelson Obituary
91, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born to Fred and Clara Adelson in Waukegan, IL. Jim served honorably in the US Army during WWII and graduated from the University of Illinois shortly thereafter. He was a renowned sports announcer starting his career doing minor league baseball in Minot, ND and was the first to bring televised sports to the state of North Dakota. He was best known for his work as the sports voice for KXJB TV in Fargo, ND. His favorite work was doing play by play for local sports, including North Dakota State University. He was an accomplished writer, and more than avid golfer. He was a three-time North Dakota State Senior Champion. Jim is a member of the North Dakota Broadcasters Association and Golf Association Hall of Fame. He lost his first wife Barbara in 1978. They were married for 27 years and had three children, Sally, Tom and Steve, all living in the Phoenix area. Jim has eight beautiful grandchildren and was a devoted attendee at all their sporting events. He died peacefully and lived a full happy life. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
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Nancy Mollner Friedman
August 12, 2017
It's never too late to send sympathies when you didn't know about it Jim Adelson was a major part in my youth He really made it big in Fargo North Dakota he comes from a wonderful wonderful family we are all blessed Wish I could find some of the all-time pictures to add here
Carla
October 11, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)
Susan Wingate
October 11, 2016
I'm so sorry to the family. I think I worked for a while with your son, Steve, at Gosnell Development Corp. My maiden name is Ajamie, Susan Ajamie.
Anyway, my heart goes out to you, Steve, and the rest of your family. God bless you.
Pat
October 11, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. May Proverbs 17:17 prove true for you, with loving family and friends to help make your grief more bearable.
D. Psalms 90:9,10 Andrews
October 10, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marcia
October 9, 2016
My condolences to the adelson family during this difficult time. 2 corn.1 : 3,4 gives us comfort,knowing the God of. All comfort is there for us.
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