KLEMMEDSON, James O.

Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery, Tucson, Arizona ~ August 19th 2010 James O. Klemmedson, born August 20, 1927 in Fort Collins, Colorado and died August 16, 2010; Tucson, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his mother Katie Ruth (Danielson) Klemmedson; father Gunnar S. Klemmedson; sister Mary (Klemmedson) Martin; brother Richard Klemmedson. Survived by his wife of 58 years Lois (Blehm) Klemmedson; sister Ruth (Klemmedson) Nylen, Grants Pass, Oregon; sons, Daniel (Adaline) Klemmedson of Tucson, Mark Klemmedson and John Klemmedson both of Redmond, WA; daughter Lauri (Klemmedson) Dalton of Tucson; grandchildren Angela Klemmedson, Dana Klemmedson; and best friend Peter Blaser and his wife Tina. He was raised in Ft. Collins, Colorado and Fort Worth, Texas. He attended the University of Texas, Colorado State University and the University of California (Berkeley) and received Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees. He met and married Lois in 1952 while a student. He moved to Tucson in 1966 from Boise, ID to join the faculty at the University of Arizona where he was a Professor in the School of Renewable Natural Resources. He conducted research and taught both undergraduate and graduate students. It was while on an educational sabbatical in Switzerland that he met Peter Blaser, a fellow researcher, who became a life-long friend. He was an ardent University of Arizona sports fan and loved to travel. Most summers after retirement were spent exploring cooler climes. He was a member of Dove of Peace Lutheran Church for 44 years and lived his faith. He will be missed dearly by all who crossed his path. A memorial service is scheduled at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd. In lieu of flowers he and his family would want you to celebrate his life with those you love. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.