1945
James
2009
James A. Nelson
October 22, 1945 — July 18, 2009
James A. Nelson, age 63, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2009 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.\r
He was born October 22, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana to Arthur J. and Doris L. (Mauger) Nelson. \r
Jim was a graduate of Rock Creek High School in Indiana class of 1964. Moving to Northern Michigan in 1966, he met and married Linda Lynn in 1968. They raised their two children on their farm in Wilson Township, where Jim worked for East Jordan Iron Works for many years in East Jordan Michigan. He was also employed for the last 19 years at EJIW Sunfield Distribution and Assembly Center as Inventory Manager in Sunfield, Michigan.\r
Jim was an avid outdoors man, 4-H leader for Emmet-Charlevoix Counties: he also sat on the Wilson Township Board. Jim was also a member of a stock car racing team. Other interests were woodworking, Nascar fan, avid Red Wing fan and Michigan State fan. He loved spending time in the Upper Peninsula hunting and fishing. Most of all he was a loving and compassionate husband and awesome dad to his children and a great friend to many.\r
Jim is survived lovingly by his wife Linda (Lynn) Nelson of 41 years, his son Rick J. (Mary) Nelson of PA., his daughter Jamie L. Nelson of NY., brothers, Dr. Darl D. (Tina) Nelson of WA., Larry D. (Dot) Nelson of SC., sister Ruby Thunderbird of IN., and his best friend, buddy and brother of over 40 years Tom McGeorge and sister Sandy McGeorge of Boyne City, MI., grandson Joshua James Nelson of NC., sister-in-law Lorna L. Lynn of HI., many nieces, nephews , great-nieces and nephews and cousins whom he loved very much.\r
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother William E. Nelson, nephew little Larry Nelson and brother Keith L. Nelson.\r
Respecting Jim's wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday August 1, 2009 at 11:30am at the United Brethren Church in Sunfield, MI. with a luncheon served immediately following the service.\r
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice 1005 W. Green St. Hastings,MI. 49058. Envelopes available at the church or the Funeral Home.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).
He was born October 22, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana to Arthur J. and Doris L. (Mauger) Nelson. \r
Jim was a graduate of Rock Creek High School in Indiana class of 1964. Moving to Northern Michigan in 1966, he met and married Linda Lynn in 1968. They raised their two children on their farm in Wilson Township, where Jim worked for East Jordan Iron Works for many years in East Jordan Michigan. He was also employed for the last 19 years at EJIW Sunfield Distribution and Assembly Center as Inventory Manager in Sunfield, Michigan.\r
Jim was an avid outdoors man, 4-H leader for Emmet-Charlevoix Counties: he also sat on the Wilson Township Board. Jim was also a member of a stock car racing team. Other interests were woodworking, Nascar fan, avid Red Wing fan and Michigan State fan. He loved spending time in the Upper Peninsula hunting and fishing. Most of all he was a loving and compassionate husband and awesome dad to his children and a great friend to many.\r
Jim is survived lovingly by his wife Linda (Lynn) Nelson of 41 years, his son Rick J. (Mary) Nelson of PA., his daughter Jamie L. Nelson of NY., brothers, Dr. Darl D. (Tina) Nelson of WA., Larry D. (Dot) Nelson of SC., sister Ruby Thunderbird of IN., and his best friend, buddy and brother of over 40 years Tom McGeorge and sister Sandy McGeorge of Boyne City, MI., grandson Joshua James Nelson of NC., sister-in-law Lorna L. Lynn of HI., many nieces, nephews , great-nieces and nephews and cousins whom he loved very much.\r
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother William E. Nelson, nephew little Larry Nelson and brother Keith L. Nelson.\r
Respecting Jim's wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday August 1, 2009 at 11:30am at the United Brethren Church in Sunfield, MI. with a luncheon served immediately following the service.\r
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice 1005 W. Green St. Hastings,MI. 49058. Envelopes available at the church or the Funeral Home.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).
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