James “Jim” Steven Brodal was born June 25, 1957 to Sigurd and Carol Brodal at St. Lukes hospital in Crosby, ND. He was raised on his family’s farm near Columbus, ND. Jim grew up with spending time with many cousins and neighbors who were like family. He graduated from Columbus High school in 1975.
On December 6th, 1975, he married Kathy Ann Burau and together they had three children, Stephanie Danielle, Jeremiah Steven, and Cody James. Jim and Kathy lived in Columbus for a few years before purchasing the land his Grandpa Dick homesteaded and moving a new home onto the property. Jim shared his families love of farming and began farming with his father and brother Lynn when he graduated high school. He also worked at the gas plant in Lignite for 14 years before choosing to farm full-time.
On Valentines Day in 2003, Jim married Jen Dunseth and together they had Riley May. Jim and Jen enjoyed traveling and going to concerts together. Jim loved the outdoors. He spent his free time hunting, fishing, or using his metal detector to find treasures. Jim had a love for skiing and scuba diving and keeping up on current issues, enjoying a bit of political banter. Jim was known for his kindness, love of family, and mischievous spirit.
He went to live with Christ unexpectedly on December 30th, 2018. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Sigurd and Carol Brodal and numerous aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his loving wife Jen; children, Stephanie (Ryan) Reistad, Jeremiah (Chelsea) Brodal, Cody (Amber) Brodal, and Riley Brodal; siblings, Charlotte Coleman, Lenore (Larry) Tooke and Lynn (Anne) Brodal; grandchildren, Victoria Erickson and Jacob Reistad and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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