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James Smith

May 30th, 1933 - December 9th, 2013

James's Obituary

James E. Smith, 80, of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel. Those wishing to sign Jim’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Jim was born May 30, 1933 in St. Joseph to Edward L. & Rosalie (Drews) Smith. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1951. Jim was employed as manager of the forms department at Whirlpool Financial Corporation, retiring in 1995 after fifteen years of service. In his free time he enjoyed walking along the shore of Lake Michigan between Weko Beach and Warren Dunes State Park. Jim is survived by three sons-Scot Smith of Denver, CO, Drew Smith of Phoenix, AZ, Chris (Kim) Smith of Marietta, GA; 7 Grandchildren- Zack, Zoe, Kaitlyn, Blake, Lilly, Carson, and Charlotte; and a brother L. Richard Smith of Watervliet, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy J. Lausch.

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