James "Jim" McCormick

James Harold McCormick, 74, passed away at Sanford Hospital on September 23, 2026.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 29, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Bismarck. Visitation will be held Monday, September 28, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Menoken Cemetery.  To view the livestream, go to https://www.youtube.com/live/r4eWp82nds8

James was born to Harold Charles and Margaret Lucille McCormick on April 29, 1952, at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck. He was raised on the family farm north of Menoken with his four siblings. He attended grade school in Menoken and graduated from Wing High School.

Jim always loved the farm, and cattle and horses were his passion. After high school, he continued helping on the family farm. He was a trucker, a cowboy, and a man who was always kind and compassionate. He loved his family and his horses dearly.

Jim worked for Baker Construction and Igo Construction. He later drove truck for Border States before purchasing his own trucking outfit, McCormick Trucking.

Jim married Morleyne (Mori) Parker on August 4, 1978. Jim and Mori made their home in Mandan and raised two daughters, Jami Weinzirl and Jessi McCormick. Jim enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, and horseback riding. He especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren, Dillon, Ella, and Sawyer.

Jim is survived by his life partner, Mori McCormick; daughters, Jami Weinzirl and Jessi McCormick; grandchildren, Dillon, Ella, and Sawyer Weinzirl; mother, Margaret McCormick; sisters, Judy (Bob) Hertz, Janice McCormick, and Charlene (Dennis) Deckert; brother, Donald (Ronda) McCormick; nieces and nephews, Becky Sorch, Gene Eide, Lori Agnew, Jody Oswald, Tonya Deckert, Tana Deckert, Tina Deckert, Kimberly Hruby, and Matt McCormick.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harold McCormick; aunt, Delia Madland; and niece, Heather Ryberg.

Jim was a kind, caring, and courageous man. He always went the extra mile for everyone. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.