Jim was preceded by his father, Stewart; mother, Nellie; and granddaughter, Stephanie. Jim is survived by his wife, Lois; brother, Gerry; son, Steve (Jenny); and daughters, Lindsey and Sally; two step sisters, Jan and Darlene; and two Step children, Wade(Stelie) and Amy (Ron); grandchildren, Stephen, Norman, Brandon, Brittany, Lietta and Colin; step grandchildren, Olivia, Nate, Kayla, Kaylee, Wade, Jr.; sixteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Jim joined the Navy right after high school and served in the Korean War. He retired from Wyeth Laboratories, Mason, Michigan. Through the years, Jim enjoyed spending time with family, reading and drawing as well as building birdhouses.
A celebration of his life will be November 19, 2022 starting at 1:00 PM at the Alaiedon Township Hall, 2021 Holt Rd.
In his memory, donations can be made to the MSU, Division of Human Anatomy (Willed Body Program), 939 Wilson Rd, E206, East Lansing, MI 48824.
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