Frank B. James

Francis ""Frank"" Burks James, son of John Edward and Jewel Rachel, was born and raised on a small farm near Holton, Kansas. At his Mother's suggestion, he became a Veterinarian. He graduated from Kansas State University on June 5, 1960; he married his classmate, Jean Evelyn Swengel , on the same day. Frank and Jean moved to Michigan and ran the James Animal Clinic near Hickory Corners for 40-odd years. Frank passed away at his home on August 7, 2007, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his sister Gene Dickinson , his son Dan (Mary) James , his daughters Judy (Terry) Van Dien and Amy James (John Diggelman), his grandchildren Ellen James, Naomi Van Dien, Camille Van Dien , and Matilda Diggelman. A service will be held at the Hickory Corners Bible Church on Saturday August 11 at 1:00pm. In lieu of Flowers, donation can be made to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (2049 Airport Way, Boise,Idaho 83705) or Hospice of Barry County (450 meadow Run, Hastings,Michigan 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).