James Milton SAXHAUG

1921 - 2008  (86 years)

• Name	James Milton SAXHAUG
  Birth	9 Dec 1921	St. Louis County, Minnesota
  Gender	Male
  Death	11 Mar 2008	St. Louis County, Minnesota
  Notes	James Milton Saxhaug, 86, of Iron, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Jim was born to Edward and Nan Saxhaug on Dec. 9, 1921, in Forbes. He attended schools in Forbes and Eveleth. In 1942 Jim began four years of service in the U.S. Army. In 1944 he married Gael Grierson of Hibbing, his beloved wife of 51 years. Upon discharge from the serivce Jim began a 35-year career with the DMIR Railroad, working as a carpenter and supervisor in the bridge and building department. He was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Forbes and Virginia. Jim's favorite pastimes included fishing, woodworking and carving. He was noted for his beautiful wildlife wood carvings. "Papa Jim'' especially loved spending time with his great-grandchildren and always had a special place in his heart for them. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy (David) Zini of Maple Lake, Minn.; granddaughters, Julie Zini of Maple Lake and Jill (Paul) Jude of Maple Lake; great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Emily and Jacob; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gael; infant son, Gary; and brothers, Edward and George.
  Person ID	I14582	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	13 Dec 2015

  
  

  Father	Edwin/Edward Martin SAXHAUG,   b. 1 Jan 1893, Minnesota d. 23 Jul 1986, St. Louis County, Minnesota (Age 93 years)
  Mother	Nannie C HUSTED,   b. Abt 1898, Minnesota d. 4 Apr 1936, St. Louis County, Minnesota (Age 38 years)
  Marriage	1920
  Family ID	F10547	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gael Evonne GRIERSON,   b. 28 Jul 1922, St. Louis County, Minnesota d. 20 Dec 1995, St. Louis County, Minnesota (Age 73 years)
  Family ID	F10810	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart