James Namminga, 95 of Springfield

James died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland. His funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the Emanuel Cemetery in rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 1 pm to 7 pm Tuesday, followed by a 7 pm prayer service.

James Namminga, son of Nammen and Elizabeth (Struiving) Namminga, was born on a farm near Springfield on January 29, 1915. He went to be with Our Lord and Savior on December 4, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland, SD. Jim attained the age of 95 years, ten months and six days.

Jim was the youngest of seven children born to his family. He received his grade school education at various country schools in the area. His first grade teacher was his sister Ann.

Jim made his profession of faith in his very early years, always wanting to serve the Lord. He was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, serving as a deacon, elder and Sunday School teacher.

Jim married Susan E. Heusinkveld on March 9, 1939 at the Garret and Edith Heusinkveld home. Three sons were blessed to their union. Together they farmed west of Springfield, retiring in 1984 and moving into Springfield. Jim and Suzie moved into the Springfield Assisted Living Center in February of 2005. Jim became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland on August 4, 2010.

Jim always had a devotion to reading the Bible every day and was something he instilled in his children. He will be remembered for his loving heart, always willing to help everybody. In his final day, Jim wanted to help the nurses at the Good Samaritan Center.

Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Susan of Springfield; his sons: Dennis and wife Maxine of Springfield; Harold and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, NM; and Willard and wife Kristen of Colorado Springs, CO; four grandchildren: Mark Namminga and wife Kelly of Springfield; Julie Mott and husband Derin of Oklahoma City, OK; Johanna Namminga of Denver, Co; and Grace Namminga of Colorado Springs, CO; three great grandchildren: Riley and Kristen Namminga and Harrison Mott; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Sam, Hezekiah, John and Andrew; and two sisters: Ann Biesma and Edith Heusinkveld.