Logan James Shedd was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 4, 2023.   Jim, as he was known, was born on March 8, 1925, to Clarence Shedd and Mabel Shedd Cadwallder in Deadwood, South Dakota.  Along with his two siblings, he spent his childhood in Deadwood and was raised by his Grandparents and Aunt.  Jim would often tell stories of Deadwood Pioneers, such as Potato Creek Johnny, that he knew personally and how Deadwood had changed from the time he cared for the horse that pulled the milk wagon to having modern gaming machines in its establishments.  Deadwood was always deeply loved by Jim for all of his 98 years.

Jim loved sports.  He played football and basketball in High School.  With his son, Jim attended a Cardinal World Series in St. Louis.  He refereed many high school football and basketball games into his early 70's, helped chaperone teenagers at his Grandson's state basketball tournament, bowled a 300 at age 90, and was still golfing with his grandchildren at age 95.

Jim attended South Dakota Boys State in 1942.  When drafted the day after his 18th birthday, the Supt. of Schools, begged the local draft board to let Jim graduate high school.  Jim graduated from Deadwood High School on May 24, 1943.  The next day he was on a bus to California for basic training.  Jim spent World War II in Army 563 Quartermaster Railroad Company in New Caledonia, the Philippines, and Japan as a Chief Clerk in charge of rations.

After the war, Jim attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota.  In Spearfish he met the love of his life, Marilyn Shedd.  They were married on November 12, 1949.  This marriage lasted for 73 years until Marilyn's death on September 25, 2023. They were known for their love of dancing and socializing with friends and family.   Jim re-enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1949 and spent the next two years in Wichita Falls, Texas.  In 1951 Jim and Marilyn moved back to Deadwood, South Dakota.  In 1952 they purchased Stearns and Shedd Hardware, along with Myron and Janet Stearns.  Jim also worked for the City of Deadwood in the early 70's being in charge of the city's Public Works.  In 1975 Jim and Marilyn purchased a jewelry store in Deadwood.  Shedd Jewelers operated in Deadwood until 2019.   Jim sold and repaired jewelry, fixed watches, and loved telling jokes to all the customers and friends who patronized Shedd Jewelers.

Jim was so thankful for the community of Deadwood.  He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, a founding member of Deadwood VFW, a beloved Little League Baseball coach of the "Yellowjackets.,", a founding member of Tomahawk Country Club, a member and  President of Deadwood Public Schools School Board for many years, a member of the Masonic Golden Lodge #7 for 72 years, a member of Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Elks Club, and sat on the City of Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission from 2009-2019.

Jim loved his family.  He was so proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In 2019 Jim and Marilyn moved to Billings, Montana to be close to family.   They were a part of the St John's United At-Home program and Vista Assisted Living.  These St. John's programs lovingly cared for Jim and Marilyn.  Also, over the last few years, Jim and Marilyn were devotedly cared for by Martina Manyguns.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; his son, Greg Shedd; his siblings and their spouses Barbara and Malcom Allen and Tom and Shirley Shedd; his half-brother Glen Cadwallder, his half-sister Sue Cadwallder; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws Norma and Joe Boushey, Donald and Donna Stearns, Roger Stearns, and Myron and Janet Stearns, and his parents Clarence Shedd and Mabel Shedd Cadwallder, and several nieces and nephews.

Jim is survived by his daughter Sandra Mammenga (Terry); grandchildren Jennifer Kondracki (Brian), Jeri Kelley (Chris), Jodi Waggoner (Steve), John Mammenga and Mark Mammenga (Jamie); his great-grandchildren Alexa and James Kondracki, Andrew and Bridget Kelley, and Ellie and Eli Mammenga; his sister-in-law Ruth Stearns; and wonderful nieces and nephews and their spouses.

A joint Celebration of Life Service for Jim and Marilyn Shedd will be held Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. John's Episcopal Church, Deadwood, South Dakota, Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Spearfish, South Dakota.  A lunch reception will be held at noon at the VFW in Deadwood.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church, Deadwood, SD 401 Williams St, Deadwood, SD 57732 or Shriner's Hospital for Children, https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en

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