James "Jim" Halvorson

James "Jim" Halvorson

July 23, 1943 - August 12, 2016

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STOUGHTON/OREGON-James "Jim" Halvorson, age 73, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1943, to Ervin and Agnes Halvorson. Jim grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1961. He worked for the State of Wisconsin for 35 years. Jim was a member of the Zor Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters, Escort Patrol, Stoughton Masonic Lodge and Lakeland Shrine. He enjoyed spending time at the Maple Tree in McFarland and traveling to Las Vegas. Jim is survived by his sister, Gail (LaVerne) Wichelt; nieces, Nicole Stephenson (Mark Meives), Shawna March (David VanDerHaegen); great-nieces and great-nephews, Joshua Stephenson, Emma Stephenson, Zachary Simmonson, Spencer March and Riley March; step-granddaughter, Manami Deenen; and close friends, Gary Shealy and Bob and Barb Larson. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Masonic Rites will follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Jim's name to Zor Shrine, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, 53719. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson (608)873-4590

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Thu Aug 18, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Thu Aug 18, 2016 @ 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Jane DeRosia
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Jim, not only were you a great boss, you were a great friend. Thank you for all the laughs over the years! Such great memories. Rest in Peace friend
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Patti Meisel
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Here's to you Jim! Loads of memories of the "Tree"-you always were so fun to talk to and may you rest in peace my old friend <3
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Bob & Bonnie Newton
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Jim, We will surely miss you and your knowledge and your insight of the sports world at the "TREE" Rest in Peace.
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Jerry J. De Kruif
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I've known Jim for over 45 years and was one of his Pinochle Playing buddies for nearly that whole time. He was a great friend and generously shared his place in Las Vegas with me several times. I will miss him! Jerry De Kruif

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