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James W. Rust • 1930 - 2011 James Wray “Jim” “Bud” “Rusty” Rust was born May 1, 1930, a son of William Conrad Rust, Sr. and Bessie Irene (Gabbott) Rust, in Denver, Colorado. James enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1948. He proudly served his country for 20 years with his last rank being Senior Chief Gunners Mate (E-8). He served on several Navy Ships, including the USS Oriskany, USS Dale, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Bainbridge, and the USS Canberra. He also served as a naval recruiter in Miles City, and in Great Falls, MT, as an Ammunition Storage Supervisor in Kodiak, AK, and with the Armed Service Police in San Francisco, CA. Jim was united in marriage to Maxine C. Gunderson May 24, 1959, in Miles City, MT. To this union, three children were born: Mark, Jon, and Marla. The Navy led Jim and his family to live in various locations including: Norfolk, VA, Camden, NJ, and White Sands Missile Range in Las Cruces, NM. He was honorably discharged in 1968. In 1997, Jim and Maxine moved their house from Columbus to Minot. Jim went to work for Tru Value Hardware, and then began his employment at Superpumper North Hill. He was employed there for the last 13 years, until shortly before his death. Jim was an excellent marksman, having shot with the U.S. Navy National Pistol Team. He attended and excelled at many pistol competitions. He enjoyed hunting and target shooting with his children and grandchildren. Jim loved to read, bowl, listen to country music, and watch the History Channel and his Minnesota Twins. He loved to dance. He and Maxine kicked up their heels many Saturday nights in Larson, ND. Most of all, he loved his family. Jim was a life-time member of the National Rifle Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a member of the Lions Club in Columbus, ND. His loving family includes: wife of 52 years, Maxine, Minot; daughter, Marla Triplett, Minot, and grandchildren, Marissa and Nathan Triplett, Minot; son, Jon (Tammie) Rust, Grand Forks, and granddaughter, Cassie, Wahpeton, ND, and step-grandchildren, Jenna and Brandon Flatebo, Grand Forks; son, Mark “Z” (Mary Ann) Rust, Missoula, MT. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Terry (Dard) Price, Ken (Joanne) Parsons, Linda (Grims) Gislason, Sharon Coshow, and Bobby’s girls, Pam and Dawn. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings, Roberta “Bobby”, Betty, Helen and Bill. His immediate family in Minot are currently evacuated due to the flood. Mail, however, can still be sent to 1908 7th Ave. SW, Minot, ND 58701. Memorials to the family are preferred. Officiant: Pastor Phyllis Scroggins Music: Congregational Hymns Honorary Bearers: Nathan Triplett, Marissa Triplett, Cassie Rust, Jenna Flatebo, and all of Active Bearers: Mark Rust, Jon Rust, Scott Bakke, Brad Haugenoe, Brandon Flatebo Military honors accorded by the the North Dakota National Honor Guard. Immediately following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. The graveside service will commence at approximately 1:00 pm. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Jim. To sign the online guest
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James W. Rust, 81, Minot, ND, formerly a longtime resident of Columbus, ND, died Monday, June 20, 2011, in a Minot hospital, after a courageous six-month battle with cancer.