1952
James
2015
James Fitzsimmons
May 29, 1952 — March 30, 2015
James Fitzsimmons, 62, died March 30, 2015 at his residence in Mandan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home, with a Rosary/Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Jim was born on May 29, 1952 to Patrick and Dolores (Friesz) Fitzsimmons in Mandan, ND. He was raised and educated in Mandan and Dickinson, graduating from Dickinson High School in 1970. Jim is a graduate of the University of North Dakota (1974) as well as the UND School of Law (1977).
Jim was employed by Legal Services of North Dakota for 38 years, the last several as Executive Director of the statewide program. He served on numerous legal organizations and professional associations throughout the state, including the North Dakota Bar Association. Jim was a strong advocate for Indian rights throughout his career. He was very active in the Fort Berthold community and was an instructor at Fort Berthold Community College where he received an award honoring his service to the college. He was a dedicated public servant and had a passion for helping those in need.
Jim was a devout Catholic and family was very important to him. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Cedar. Jim also enjoyed summers at his Lake Tschida cabin and watching baseball, traveling to Arizona with his family for Spring Training games yearly. He and his brother Bob continued the family’s interest in their
O–F Ranch near Huff.
Jim will be deeply missed by his daughters, Kylene of Bismarck and Carlyn of Mandan; granddaughter, Cedar (Carlyn); mother, Dolores and brother Bob, both of Billings, MT along with his beloved cat, Bubba.
Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Tim (1982) and father, Pat (1996).
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home, with a Rosary/Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Jim was born on May 29, 1952 to Patrick and Dolores (Friesz) Fitzsimmons in Mandan, ND. He was raised and educated in Mandan and Dickinson, graduating from Dickinson High School in 1970. Jim is a graduate of the University of North Dakota (1974) as well as the UND School of Law (1977).
Jim was employed by Legal Services of North Dakota for 38 years, the last several as Executive Director of the statewide program. He served on numerous legal organizations and professional associations throughout the state, including the North Dakota Bar Association. Jim was a strong advocate for Indian rights throughout his career. He was very active in the Fort Berthold community and was an instructor at Fort Berthold Community College where he received an award honoring his service to the college. He was a dedicated public servant and had a passion for helping those in need.
Jim was a devout Catholic and family was very important to him. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Cedar. Jim also enjoyed summers at his Lake Tschida cabin and watching baseball, traveling to Arizona with his family for Spring Training games yearly. He and his brother Bob continued the family’s interest in their
O–F Ranch near Huff.
Jim will be deeply missed by his daughters, Kylene of Bismarck and Carlyn of Mandan; granddaughter, Cedar (Carlyn); mother, Dolores and brother Bob, both of Billings, MT along with his beloved cat, Bubba.
Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Tim (1982) and father, Pat (1996).
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