"Some time ago, I really needed to buy a good car for my organization but I didn't earn enough cash and couldn't buy anything. Thank heaven my friend adviced to get the credit loans at trustworthy creditors. Hence, I did so and was satisfied with my student loan. "
In loving memory of
Jimmy L. Bendixen
August 5, 1936 - June 13, 2009
Jimmy Lee Bendixen was born August 5, 1936 on the family farm north of Rolfe, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Amelia (Shaw) Bendixen. He was a graduate of Mallard High School. Following his education, Jimmy enlisted in the United States Navy.
Jimmy returned to the area and worked for several local filling stations. He spent most of his working years as an employee of the telephone company and Durnell Engineering. Following retirement, Jimmy liked to stay busy working several odd jobs. He enjoyed gardening, working on puzzles, playing cards and having coffee at Food Pride. Most of all, he loved to spend time with friends and family.
Jimmy was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post #2295.
On Saturday, June 13, 2009, Jimmy Bendixen passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.
Left to cherish is memory are his daughters: Janelle Tonderum and Jennifer Buettner (Chad) all of Ayrshire; two sisters: Lois Reinders of Milford and Janice Brown (Roger) of Mallard; brother, Larry Bendixen of Mallard; eight grandchildren: Justine, Jake, Jared, Jackie and Joseph Tonderum and Jordan, Cami and Justin Buettner; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jeanette Darling.
Tributes
"Uncle Jimmy----- you're not only special to me because I was named after you, and not because you are the twin of my Mother, but because you have been at every family event that I know of and therefore I was blessed to have gotten all them opportunities to get to know you...... You have that special love of friends and especially of family.... I will cherish every memory made with you. My Prayers and my Love go out to all that have known you especially to my cousins Janelle and Jennifer. I'll love you forever."
"I already miss Jim's smiling face at Food Pride. He greeted me every morning when I came to work, while he was outside enjoying his coffee and a smoke. He was a pleasure to have around the store. He will truly be missed by all here at the store! "