James Alan Bartimus

James Alan Bartimus, age 57 of Hastings, died on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Jim was born May 19, 1950 in Martins Ferry , Ohio , the son of John Alan and Maxine Belle (Busby) Bartimus. Jim was a truck driver for more than 20 years and for the past 5 years worked at Hastings Bowl. Jim married Deborah Kaye Walker May 3, 1975. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing the guitar and singing, he was also an avid toy collector. Jim was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, US Bowling Congress and the Minneapolis Molin Tractor Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Shawn Bartimus. Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deb Bartimus of Hastings, one son, John (Valerie) Bartimus of Hastings, 3 daughters, Debbie Bartimus (Chris Shepard)of Hastings, Angela Bartimus (Shawn Frye)of Missouri, Amanda Bartimus of Hastings, 7 grandchildren, Mara, Randi, Berretta, Caitlan, Toby, Anthony and Morgan, 3 brothers , 2 sisters, several nieces and nephews. Jim will be remembered as a caring, kind, humorus man, also a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. No visitation will be held. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday May 23, 2007 at 6:30pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to your choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).