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James Calhoun Obituary
He was born Aug. 6, 1925, in North Platte, to James and Edna Van Eman Calhoun. James graduated for North Platte High School. He married Betty J. Bates on June 10, 1944.
James was a rancher and cattle buyer who resided north of North Platte. He was a co-owner of Western Livestock for many years and was actively involved in rodeos and the PRCA. He was very active with other ranches, buying and selling cattle. He never knew a stranger and made many friends along life's journey.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, of North Platte; daughter, Claudia Calhoun, of North Platte; grandson, Reverend "JC" (Stacey) Calhoun, of Cozad; three great-granddaughters; and a sister Wanda (Cecil) Tuenge, of North Platte.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Casey Calhoun; and a brother, Bruce Calhoun.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Shrine's Crippled Children's Fund and online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Duane Dunwoody officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from, noon to 9 p.m., today, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Calhoun
February 8, 2010
To the family of Lawrence,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories give you strenght and peace.....Helen Breen
JO & BOB LONG
February 7, 2010
LAWRENCE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO BOTH OUR FAMILYS AND WILL BE LONG REMEMBERED FOR HIS WIT AND KNOWLEDGE. GOD BLESS
Jeanne 'Bunger' Harshbarger
February 5, 2010
May comfort from family and friends help you during your time of sorrow. Jim was a kind person to me when I needed a father figure in my life. Prayers are with you Betty & Claudia.
Randy & Kathy Fisher
February 4, 2010
We are sorry to hear of Lawrence's death. He bought our calves for many years. We know he will be missed - just keep in your hearts all of the memorable and happy moments you all shared with him.
February 4, 2010
We were sorry to learn of your loss. Chet & Wanda (Baker) Binegar (Sutherland, NE)
February 4, 2010
Was sadden to hear of your loss. Lawrence was a good friend to my entire family. Katherine Baker (Keystone, NE)
Michaelene Long
February 4, 2010
Michaelene Long
Holly Rathman-Plejdrup
February 3, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. Lawrence was very close to our entire family and we will miss him very much.
Trudy Brosius
February 3, 2010
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