In Memoriam: James Tieben

James B. “Jimmy” Tieben, 78, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Center, Dodge City.

He was born May 1, 1933, at Windthorst to Bernard J. “Ben” and May Larson Tieben. On May 3, 1954, he married Pat Ring at St. Andrew Church in Wright.

In 1961, Tieben started My-D Han-D Manufacturing, Inc. in Dodge City and was a well-known inventor and held numerous patents. He developed and manufactured a hydraulic pumping unit that is used in many countries throughout the world.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or the Sacred Heart School Endowment in care of Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801. Condolences may be sent through burkhart-ziegler.com.

My-D Hand-D Manufacturing, Inc. has been a member of this Associaton since 1975. For more information go to mydhandsales.com.