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2010
James Sevier Obituary
Former Ventura resident James O. Sevier, age 80, of Eugene, Ore., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield while visiting his family.
Mr. Sevier was born Oct. 6, 1930 in Boonville, Cooper County, Mo. Prior to moving to Oregon 10 years ago, he spent the majority of his life in Ventura. James was an operating engineer for 50 years and an active life member of Internation Union of Operating Engineers, local 12, Ventura. James enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elvira "Boots" Sevier; sons, James Sevier and his wife Mickey of Lake Isabella, John Sevier and his wife Jane of Bakersfield, Steve Sevier of Iowa, Adam Sevier of Bakersfield, Charles Sevier and his wife Karen of Colorado; brother, John Sevier of Missouri; sisters, Mary Dow and her husband Walter of Michigan, Jean Reynolds and her husband Ted of San Leandro, Ruby Armstrong of Arizona; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at the Reardon Funeral Home, Ventura, with Pastor Dan Hull officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Mr. Sevier was entrusted to the care of the family owned Reardon Funeral Home, 757 East Main Street, Ventura; 643-8623. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday starting at 9 a.m.
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Kurt Bybee
November 29, 2010
Grandpa i miss you so much. We all do. I am so glad that you were a part of our lives. Rest in peace grandpa
Mickey Sevier
November 28, 2010
Dad Sevier, how you will be missed. Thank you for being a part of my life and letting me call you "Dad" for the past 37 years. No more pain, no more hurt for you ever again. How we will remember all the good times and smile. May you Rest in Peace
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your daughter-in-law
Stephanie Bybee
November 28, 2010
To my grandpa. May you rest in peace. You will be missed very much. You were loved very much by me and my family.
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