James Edward Eye (April 15, 1933 - January 29, 2011) James Edward Eye was born April 15, 1933, in Sandnes Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Clarence and Clara (Gustafson) Eye. He was baptized and confirmed at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church. Jim graduated from Hanley Falls School in 1951. He entered the Marine Corps in 1953 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton near San Diego, California. Jim was honorably discharged as a corporal in 1955. On October 8, 1955, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Darlene Timgren, in Hanley Falls, Minnesota. They farmed his family farm near Hanley Falls for 40 years until retirement in 1995. In 2003, Jim and Darlene moved to Granite Falls, Minnesota. Jim was active in the Anderson-Bestland American Legion Post #127. He was a board member of the Farmer's Co-op Elevator and an active member of Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Minnesota Twins and spending time with his children, grandchildren and other family members and friends. He is survived by one son Kevin (and Cindy) Eye of Hanley Falls; two daughters: Carla (and Al) Vanderberg of Spencer, Iowa, and Kerri (and Brian) Hoernemann of Waconia, Minnesota, seven grandchildren: Tony, Danny, Brady, Casey, Brendan, Kayla and Jenna; and one brother, Everett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Clara; wife Darlene of 52 years; and brother Ervin. Jim passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 77 years. Blessed be his memory. In Loving Memory of James E. Eye Visitation Wednesday, February 2, 2011 ~ 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church Hanley Falls, Minnesota Funeral Service Thursday, February 3, 2011 ~ 10:30 a.m. Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church, Hanley Falls, Minnesota Officiating Pastor Allan E. Johnson Pastor Steve Weston Organist, ZeeAnne Reishus Congregational Hymns "Amazing Grace" "Beautiful Savior" "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" Special Music, David Gustafson "How Great Thou Art!" Remembrances by Lynn Timgren Scripture Readers, Jane Kjos and Kristen Breyfogle Honorary Casket Bearers (Grandchildren) Brendan, Kayla and Jenna Casket Bearers Al Vanderberg ~ Brian Hoernemann Tony Eye ~ Danny Eye Brady Vanderberg ~ Casey Vanderberg Final Resting Place East Yellow Medicine Lutheran Cemetery Hanley Falls, Minnesota Military Rites Hanley Falls American Legion Anderson-Bestland Post 127 Hanley Falls, Minnesota (Taps by Tony and Danny Eye) Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota