Alvin Gums

Alvin Gums

May 19, 1927 - December 30, 2006

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Alvin Gums, 79, Jamestown, ND died early Saturday morning December 30, 2006 at the Jamestown Hospital in Jamestown, ND.

Alvin was born May 19, 1927 at Streeter, ND the son of Gottlieb Gums and Katherina (Becker) Gums. He received his elementary education in the local school and grew to manhood in the vicinity. Around 1941 he went with his father to work in the Shipyards for about a year and half. He returned to Streeter and on May 9, 1945 he enlisted in the US Navy at Milwaukee, WI. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and was discharged February 8, 1946 at Great Lakes, IL with the rank of SN1.

He and Mary Marie Swanson were married September 3, 1947. They made their home in Jamestown where he worked for the ND State Hospital until 1948 when he started working for Bridgeman Russel Creamery and continued for 23 years. He then went into partnership with Elroy Kriel and opened K & G Meat Market. After one year Alvin and Mary became sole owners of the Meat Market which they owned and operated until 1993 when they retired. Following the death his wife July 1997 he has continued to reside in Jamestown.

He was a member of the V.F.W. in Jamestown, ND.

Surviving are his children, Richard (Susan) Gums, James (Marcia) Gums, Doreen (Steven) Wagner, all of Jamestown, ND, Julie (Donald) Ressler, Sioux Falls, SD, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 sister and brother, Rebecca Beglau, Bismarck, ND, Arthur Gums, Mandan, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 daughter Maxine in 1998,
6 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday January 4, 2006 in the Haut Funeral Chapel in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran, officiating.

Interment will be made in the Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, ND.

Visitation 1-5 Tuesday and 9-8 Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

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Tina Vee
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My Grandfather will be a missed member of this family. I will always remember the fishing and hunting trips we took together, altho not very fun ,lol, they will be treasured always. I just wish I could have been there. Please do not give grandma and mother a hard time. Love you always! Tina
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Tammy J. Vee
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I am sorry I could not be there to see you off. I will never forget the memories you shared with my while growing up. I was honored to be you first granddaughter. I will miss you and remember you when ever I am near water. Love Tammy
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Janis (Paulson) Wallender
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Dear Doreen, Rick, Jim, and Julie...I remember spending a lot of time at your house when I was in elementary school. I always felt welcomed by your mom and dad. I was sorry to read about your dad's passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Janis
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Ken Voigt
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Doreen and family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was a member of the "greatest generation". Stepping up to the plate to defend his country is commendable. My thoughts are with you during this troublesome time. Ken Voigt Class of 1974 USN Retired
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Tracy Johnk (formerly Gruskowski)
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Dear friends, I was so sorry to learn of the death of your father. I know you will miss him greatly. Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I still miss seeing him and your mom at the meat market; can't get meat like that anywhere else.
ME
Marlene Hoffman Eichelberg
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We used to have a hired man by the name of Freddie Gums back in Streeter, ND , was this your uncle? Would love to hear from a family member. God Bless Marlene eichelberg

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