Jefferson "Jeff" Bynum
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Jefferson "Jeff" Bynum, age 84, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at his residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with Reverend Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton with military honors by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, on Monday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a rosary at 7:00 PM followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 PM. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Pallbearers are Guy Bakker, Ken Guenther, Ken Wiedenfeld, Jerry Wiedenfeld, Jerry Sperry and Phillip Lorenson.
Jeff was born December 9, 1926 in Purcell, Oklahoma to Edward and Bettie (Howeth) Bynum. His mother died while giving birth to him, so he was raised by his aunt and uncle in Oklahoma. When he was 15 years old, he moved to California where he lived with one of his brothers. He would attend school for two hours in the morning and then go to work at the shipyards. In 1945, Jeff joined the United States Army and was stationed in Panama during World War II. In the early 1950's, he moved to the Hudson and Canton area where he drove truck for several different companies. In 1968, Jeff moved to Yankton and starting working for Morgen Manufacturing. On January 17, 1970, he married Elaine Wiedenfeld in Vermillion, South Dakota. Jeff retired from Morgen's in January of 1989 and then drove the Yankton Senior Citizens bus for the next 12 years. Jeff was a member of the Yankton VFW and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a great dancer and also enjoyed pheasant hunting, fishing, camping and bowling. Jeff was an avid sports fan and loved the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Oklahoma Sooners. He also coached little league baseball when his kids were young. Jeff just enjoyed life. He loved being around his friends and loved his family.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Elaine Bynum of Yankton; four children: Peggy Warden of Chugiak, AK, Sheila (Steve) Lambert of Alto, NM, Eric (Jennifer) Bynum of Canistota, SD and Jason Bynum of Yankton; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a half sister, Mary Ellen Nottnagel of Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews.
Jeff was preceded his death by his parents; grandson, Todd Warden; seven brothers: Guy, Charlie, Oscar, Louis, Clifford, Herbert and Cleo Bynum; three sisters: Ellie Brown, Jesse Hicks and Annabelle McBride; half brother, E.J. Bynum; a half sister, Evelyn Bynum; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Jackie Wiedenfeld; and a nephew, William "Bill" Wiedenfeld.
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it isvery sad to hear a specialfriend has passed on jeff was a true friend of mine and i will surely miss him. i will always remember the great times we together asa friend and co-worker.he hasa hear of gold andwould always havea smile on his face. he loved his family and friend. my heart goes out to his family he will always be a person i will never forget he was truly a get guy and i wish there where more like him
tom anderson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Patty Vavra and Jim Vavra
Elaine and family. We were sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich and Diane Mangelsen
Even though I won't be there Tuesday in person, I will be there in spirit.
Love to all, Sheila
Please acccept my condolences in the lost of your husband and father. Prayers are with you .
Sherry Darrington
Sorry I am unable to be there tomorrow. I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend however.
Love eternal,
Peggy warden
So sorry the hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He is an angel above and will always be in your heart.
Jacke, Lily, Cora and Kami Lammers
Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.
John Hausman
I'm sorry for your loss Elaine. You are in our thoughts and prayers and I'm sorry we am unable to be there for you during this time. Much love from us to you.
Becky, Ali & Aidan Burke
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Kerry( Keiser) Lowther
To Jason and Eric,
I was sorry to read about the loss of your dad. Please know that I'm thinking of you guys.
Derrick Martin
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