Richard James “Jim” Dukart, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at his home East of Fallon.
Jim was born on July 25, 1942 to Anton and Eva (Bullinger) Dukart in Killdeer, North Dakota at a homestead and was delivered by a mid-wife. Jim visited the Fallon area during the summers working for his uncle Manual Dukart. Jim and his family moved to Fallon in 1955 after his parents purchased Duke’s Tavern. Jim attended schools in Fallon and Terry until his sophomore year.
Following school, Jim worked as a ranch-hand and joined the Army National Guard. He attended boot camp at Fort Ord in California and was then stationed in Barstow, California. Following his discharge in 1964, Jim returned to Fallon.
Jim married Darlene Diegel on June 10, 1964. Jim and Darlene lived in Fallon where he worked as a lineman for the power company stringing power-lines. They then moved to Great Falls where he worked a as ranch-hand near Geyser. Jim then went to work for the Anaconda Company in Great Falls.
Jim and Darlene returned to Fallon in the early 1970’s when they purchased the F & R Bar & Café. When they sold the bar, he went to work for Standard Chemical and Norm Jimison drilling water wells until he purchased his own rig and started RJ Dukart Drilling. Jim and Darlene divorced in 1984.
Jim married Sue Vowel in 1988. Jim and Sue owned and operated the Lazy JD Bar & Café in Fallon for a number of years. Jim and Sue later divorced.
Along with occasional well drilling (keeping his license current and maintaining a membership with the Montana Water Well Drillers Association), he continued running his cattle, cutting and baling straw/hay and helping his brother, Bob, and anyone else who just needed a hand. He also enjoyed watching boxing and discussing upcoming matches and critiquing those that he watched.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Dulcy (Kelly) Hubbert of Fallon and Deena (Skip) Verworn of East Helena. He is survived by four grandchildren, Shawna (Nathan) Christofferson of Terry, Lyndsey (Casey) Harris of East Helena, Dale James “DJ” Hubbert of Fallon and Mykaylee Verworn of East Helena and one great-granddaughter, Kenadee Christofferson. Jim is also survived by brothers, Bob Dukart of Fallon, Anton Jr (Charla) Dukart of Fallon, and Dan (Shirley) Dukart of Fallon, and by sisters Betsy (Gerald) Hoffer of Glendive and Irene (Merle) DeTienne of Fallon.
Jim was predeceased by his parents and his sister Katherine.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 1-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow at the Prairie County Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences for the family may be left at www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City are in charge of arrangements.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
3:30 p.m.
Saturday October 26, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday October 26, 2013
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
3:30 p.m.
Saturday October 26, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday October 26, 2013
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
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jamie hess says
Trent and I are very saddened to hear of the loss of Jim. He was always there when we were down and had many things going on. I know he will be missed in the community of Fallon/Terry
Valerie Dekker says
Deena & Dulcy & Families
I am sorry for your loss. This is a very hard time so keep those memories close to your heart. I bet my Mom is enjoying seeing him again and I am sure they are sharing a beer or two. Take care of yourselves. Val & Family
Delite Dukart says
Jim was an original and there’s just no way around it. He was always ribbing his friends and tried to stir up “fun” trouble when he could. He had a great sense of humor, but willing to help whenever and whomever needed it. He was blessed like “Ket” in passing easily.
Dave and Kathleen Corbin says
Sorry to hear the passing of Jim. He was a well liked man and he will be deeply missed. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family.
cheryl stevenson says
Deena and Dulc
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how much you both loved him. He was a great Dad to me also. He called me satch and botch ass who else could do that and mean it with his heart. Love always Cheryl Stevenson
cyndim thornton and terry followell says
terry and I will miss him so much. He was a good friend and neighbor and made Terry feel welcome to have moved to Fallon. As a friend and neighbor, he would help anyone that needed help and give them the shirt off his back even if he needed it more.
Our prayers and thoughts,
Cyndi Thornton and Terry Followell
Connie Young says
Deena and Dulcy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved visiting with Jim when I was home, he kept me up to date on your families, we always had a good visit. He was a kind man and a true cowboy. I understand how hard it is lose a parent, and I hope you find comfort in knowing he lives on in you….and he is smiling down on you from Heaven. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all, Connie
Sherry & Arvid Corneliusen says
Jim’s family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was thinking like Val in that he and Ket are having a good visit right about now. Take care.
Sherry & Arvid Corneliusen
J Johnson says
Dear family of Richard James Dukart – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through his sure promises to end pain, mourning and the prospectdeath (Revelation 21:4.) Almighty God also promises to fulfill our future desires, not just our needs (Psalms 145:16). Cherish all the happy memories of Mr. Dukart and be further comforted by the Bible (John 17:3).
Chris Neumann says
Today, you all will be in our thoughts. We are sad not to be able to be there w/you all. I looked forward to seeing Jim when we would come to Fallon. Genuine and kind as the day was long. We had many good laughs together. He was very good to my wife, his niece, and for that, I had the up most respect for him as a person. She has a special bond w/him. I am sorry for you loss, he was a good man.