James Lee Fenstemaker

James Lee Fenstemaker, age 66 of Hastings, passed away on August 11, 2019.

James was born on August 6, 1953, the son of James and Betty (McKelvey) Fenstemaker and attended Hastings High School.  On December 27, 1978, he married his wife of 40 years, Brenda (Ashdon) Fenstemaker.

James worked in construction and enjoyed mushrooming, kayaking, squirrel and bird hunting, ice fishing, 4-wheeling, horseback riding, camping, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

James is preceded in death by his mother Betty (McKelvey) Fenstemaker, niece Amber Fenstemaker, brother-in-law Dwight Hewitt, and father-in-law Bob Ashdon.

He is survived by his father James R. Fenstemaker, mother-in-law Jean Ashdon, wife Brenda (Ashdon) Fenstemaker, sons John (Tami) Norris, James (Jill) Fenstemaker, Brad (Kaylee) Fenstemaker, grandchildren Jacob (Lexi), Tanner, Skylar, Allie, Tucker, Sophia, great-grandchildren Montana and Isabella, sisters Luanne Fenstemaker, Vickie Hewitt, brothers Floyd (Robin) Fenstemaker, Don Fenstemaker, and George Fenstemaker, sister-in-law Bobbi Ashdon, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Luncheon will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Thornapple Valley Church 2750 M-43, Hastings, MI 49058.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lymphoma Society https://lymphomahelp.org/ or the Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 Industrial Park Dr, Hastings, MI 49058.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.