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Jolyn "John"
Kassebaum • 1938 - 2003 Jolyon "John" Kassebaum, 65, 202 5th Ave. SE, Minot, died Monday, November 3, 2003, in his home. He was born on April 20, 1938, in Richfield Village, MN, to Franklyn and Lauris (Le Fevre) Kassebaum. He attended school in Minnesota for a time, and then moved with his family to California where he completed his education. He entered the United States Air Force on July 17, 1956, and served in the Philippines, Korea, Hawaii, and various points in the United States, including Minot Air Force Base. He was honorably discharged after 26 years in the Air Force on July 31, 1982. He was once married to Bonnie Chandler, and they raised six children together. He continued to live in Minot until the time of his death. He was a member and very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Minot, and served as Minot 2nd Ward usher, family historical director, and audio/visual coordinator. He was also the Minot 2nd Ward financial clerk for many years. He was extremely interested in genealogy and enjoyed attending veteran's functions in the area. Survivors: six children, Cheryl (Dan) Firth, Karlsruhe, ND, Lana (Richard) Martin, Eugene, OR, Michael Kassebaum, Minot, Karla (James) Jenkins, Minot, Aaron Kassebaum, Minot, and Christopher Kassebaum, Minot; six grandchildren, Jennifer Kruckenberg, Michelle Tebbetts, Allisa Martin, Chandra Atkins, and Brandi and Alex Jenkins; one great-granddaughter, Katie Burckhard; brothers and sisters, Laurie Fickes, Seattle, WA, Nick Adams, Tacoma, WA, Arthur Kassebaum, San Diego, CA, and Louise Steuben, Sonora, CA. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, and one brother, James Kassebaum, preceded him in death. Funeral Service: Friday, November 7, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Minot. There will be no visitation, but friends may sign the register one hour prior to service time at the church on Friday. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND. Presiding: President Michael Kelly Conducting: Bishop Neil Nordquist Chorister: GeNeil Cheney Organist: Renee Nordquist Opening Hymn #292 "Oh My Father" Opening Prayer: Stephen Ricks Welcome and Comments: Bishop Neil Nordquist Speaker: Lowell Cheney Music solo "Amazing Grace" by Elder Monson Speaker: President Michael Kelly Closing Hymn #136 "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Closing Prayer: Bryce Veazey Active Pallbearers: James Jamison, Aaron Kassebaum, Christopher Kassebaum, Dan Firth Clayton Tebbetts and James Jenkins Honor Guard, Flag Presentation and Taps: Minot Air Force Base Military Honor Guard, Minot Dedication of the Grave: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND, by Dan Firth
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