James's Memory Wall
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Evelyn and family; Thoughts and prayers to all. It's been many years go when we were friends and remember the times we had together. I'm now living in Georgia but seen Jim's obituary and thought of you.
Carol Adent
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CAROL ADENT
July 20th, 2018 at 12:00am
Our condolences to Evelyn and Jim's family. While I was a member of the Church Trustees, I experienced Jim's dedication and hard work in maintaining the church. His resilience was remarkable. His long bout with cancer has ended, but he kept on to the end. We are so glad that we got to have a short visit with him one more time when we were back to St Joseph for Jimmy Butt's funeral and Jim was there working during the luncheon. He will be missed by the church and all that knew him.
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Lynn and June Rayle
July 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
Aunt Evie,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love,
John and Cathy (Sohasky) Vanderlaan
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John and Cathy (Sohasky) Vanderlaan
July 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
Jim was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
He was always willing to help and even came into the church to help on his days off!
So sorry for your loss to the family and his church family.
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Kathleen
July 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO EVIE AND HER FAMILY. JIM WAS A GREAT GUY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. PAT B.'S GRANDMOTHER ANNETTE FROM BINGO...
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ANNETTE OTT
July 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
Jim was such a kind man. He would clean up after BSF met at the Methodist church. He was patient and living to the children
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Anita M Schultz
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
Dear Family, I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to all of you. Jim, was a very special and Dear friend to me. I will miss him terribly.. When I come to pick up Soup K. food he was always right there to help & I'D leave a few cookies for him. He went above and beyond in every thing he done. The church will never look as good again as the way he left it. Well done Good and Faithful Servant!!! My visits to church will never be the same. BLESSINGS TO ALL.
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Shirley Johnson
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
Sorry to learn that Jim passed away. Unable to attend the services but our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Joseph & Kathryn Oliver
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
So sorry to hear about Jim. He was great to the Bridgman Legion all these years and a true veteran. He will be missed. Unfortunately, we will be out of town for his funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Tate & Kathy McLaughlin
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
My heartfelt condolences to Jim's family. I enjoyed and valued my conversations with Jim every Saturday morning while preparing for the weekly Men's breakfast and Bible study at the Saint Joe First UMC. I will miss him very much.
Scott Wagner
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Scott Wagner
July 5th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Jim, Tom and Jennifer Woodley lit a candle.
Evelyn and family I’m so very sorry for your loss Jim was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will be missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything please let us know.
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Tom and Jennifer Woodley
July 5th, 2018 at 12:00am
Our love and prayers are extended to Jim’s entire family at this time of grief and sorrow. Jim and I were on staff together for many years at the First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph. It was a pleasure to work with such a conscientious and hard working man. Jim was always diligent, thorough and professional in his work. Jim was a man of faith and approached his work as a service to God. Jim was courageous in his battle with cancer and now enjoys the perfect victory
over the disease that persisted for many years. Blessings
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Wade and Patti Panse
July 5th, 2018 at 12:00am
