James S. "Buzz" Liska, age 69, of Doyon, ND, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Sanford Kindred Care in Fargo, ND.

James was born February 14, 1944 in Lakota, ND, the son of James J. and Selma (Halvorson) Liska. He grew up and attended school in Warwick, ND. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 ? 1964 on the USS Ft. Snelling. After his military service, James moved back to North Dakota where he graduated from Mayville State University. James married Jane Tronson on June 8, 1973 in Doyon, ND. He operated James Liska Masonry in Doyon for 40 years. He was a member of the Doyon Lutheran Church.

Buzz was very interested in all sporting events. He enjoyed hours fishing with family and friends. After retirement Buzz became an avid gardener. The joy of his life was his granddaughter Maya. He was always willing to lend a hand helping out neighbors and friends.

James is survived by his wife Jane; daughter Ann Liska; son Brian (Ashley) Liska and granddaughter Maya; brother Jerome (Isabel) Liska; and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

A memorial service for James will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakota Lutheran Church, Lakota, ND. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013 beginning at 5 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the Aaker Funeral Home, Lakota, ND. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Doyon, ND.