James Irvin Lush

James Irvin Lush, age 93, of White Lake, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home. Left to cherish his memory are his loving children: Deborah (Curt) Evans, James Brian (Amy) Lush, Janet (Mark) Frederiksen, and Donna (Michael) Rusher; his twelve grandkids: Mathew (Tracy), Kristin (Shawn), Cathi (Cory), Michelle, Julie (John), Theresa (Adam), Danny (Danielle), Shad (Haley) Adam (Nicole), Alan, Emily, and Dalton; his eighteen great-grandkids: Courtney, Spencer, Alyssa, Aiden, Tyler, Jessenia, Daniel, Alaiyah, Charlie, Everett, Caleb, Bella, Jameson, Addyson, Rowan, Chloe, Preston, Taylor, and Mikayla; and his great-great-granddaughter, Grace.

James was born July 2, 1929, in Redford, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney and Helen (Warriner) Lush. He was introduced to the love of his life, Marjorie, and it was love at first sight! James and Marjorie were married on September 23, 1950, sharing fifty wonderful years together until her passing on May 27, 2000. From 1952 until 1953, James proudly served his country in the United States Army and served in the Korean war. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery, and upon his honorable discharge, he returned home to begin his career at Detroit Edison. His career as a Forms Analyst lasted for forty-four years until his retirement in 1990. In his free time, James could always be found spending time with his family, playing a round of golf, or cheering on the Detroit Tigers. In addition, James was a very involved member of the Free Masons and was the youth leader for Michigan’s DeMolay and Jobs Daughters. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Helen; his loving wife, Marjorie; and his six siblings: Judy, Hector, Sidney, Bill, MaryAnn, and Patricia.

A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386. James’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with the Jobs Daughters' lighted cross ceremony at 6:00 pm followed by the Masonic memorial. The family will receive visitors again on Monday, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. A burial will follow at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, where James will be laid to rest with his wife, Marjorie. Those desiring may consider contributions in James's memory to the American Heart Association.