James "Jim" Moriarty

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood at the age of 74

James Earl Moriarty, better known as Jim to his family and friends, was born December 6, 1941 in New Underwood, South Dakota, the son of Eugene and Elizabeth (Reimers) Moriarty.

He grew up on his parent’s ranch fifteen miles N.W. of Philip, SD, which was homesteaded by his great uncle. He attended Enterprise Rural School in that community prior to graduating from Philip High School in 1960. He then attended Springfield College at Springfield, SD.

Jim returned to the Philip area where he ranched with his father and also worked for various ranchers in that area.
In 1975, Jim moved into Philip where he worked at Scotchman Industries and later at the Philip Livestock Auction. He always enjoyed helping various ranchers move cattle and especially at branding time.

Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Bad River Senior Citizen’s Center all of Philip.
Grateful for having shared his life are his sister-in-law and her husband, Marianne and Lloyd Frein of Philip; nephews, nieces, and their children, Tadd Moriarty of Chicago, Illinois, Laura Potter and her husband Bruce and their children Eliza and Wyatt of Garretson, Vance and his wife Anissa Moriarty and their sons Finley, Donovan, and Sullivan of Overton, Nebraska, Jacob Frein and his wife Melissa and their sons Colt and Carson of Rapid City, Pat Moriarty and his wife, Amanda and their son Brodi of Rapid City, Mikal Rasmussen and her husband Rian and their sons Graham and Tate of Waukee, Iowa, and Ian Moriarty of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Thomas “Tom” Moriarty on February 6, 1991.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Interment will be held at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Service Details

VISITATION
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 5-7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, July 2, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Gary Oreshoski
assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein

MUSIC
Maureen Palecek - Organist
Shelby Schofield - Vocalist
“I Am The Bread of Life”
“Prayer of St. Francis”
“Taste and See”
“O Loving God”
“When Irish Eyes are Smiling”

LECTORS
Tadd Moriarty - Joe Gittings

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Kay Ainslie - Kathy Gittings

ALTAR SERVER
Sammi Schofield

USHERS
Tom Radway - Terry Pinney

PALLBEARERS
Tadd Moriarty - Bruce Potter - Vance Moriarty
Jacob Frein - Pat Moriarty - Rian Rasmussen
Ian Moriarty - Brodi Moriarty

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Guest Book

Just know that Jim is finally at peace and out of pain and can do the things he wanted to do.
   ~ Janice Rae Crowser philip sd (7/2/2016)
So sorry to learn of Jim's passing. He was a great class mate. He will be missed by all his many friends and family members.
   ~ Lloyd & Rosi Royer Waukee Iowa (7/3/2016)
Losing a loved one is never easy. However, the God of comfort, Jehovah, assures us that there will be a time when we can see our dead loved ones again. In the Bible at Acts 24:15 it us assures that there will be a resurrection and 1 Corinthians 15:26 tells us that the enemy, death, will be brought to nothing. My sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time.
   ~ T. Kelly MD (7/28/2016)
Thinking of all you folks during this difficult time, Jim was a special guy, always so friendly. Hold onto all the great memories.
   ~ Les and Joann Pearson Philip, SD (7/1/2016)
Sorry to let you go, Cousin, but I know you are now at peace. Now there are just two of us left. We will miss you and your great attitude towards life. You were one of a kind. May God welcome you to his fold and take away all the things you've faced head-on in your lifetime. We will all miss you very much. RIP Bev
   ~ Beverly Jahner Kerrville, Texas (6/30/2016)
Thoughts and prayers to Jim's family. So remember having him and Tom come into the pool hall. So many great people/memories.
   ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City, SD (7/1/2016)
I am so sorry to hear this. I have lots and lots of fun memories of Jim. He was a good family friend! There was always a joke and smile with him around. Hold the fond memories close to your heart and may he RIP.
   ~ Stacy Dole Black Hawk (7/1/2016)
So sorry to hear of Jim passing. he was a very special guy, with time to visit and a smile. Our deepest sympathy.
   ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (7/1/2016)
So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was a part of my childhood memories and we shared many meals together at my Mom's kitchen table. He was a gentle soul who smiled and laughed easily. God has a new hand to ride herd in heaven. Blessings, Mary & David Burnett
   ~ Mary Burnett Philip (7/1/2016)
To the Morarity Families: May the love of family and friends help comfort you at this time.
   ~ Dave & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (7/1/2016)