1934
John
2015
John "Jim" S. Erbes
April 23, 1934 — February 5, 2015
John "Jim" Erbes, 80, born April 23, 1934 in Muskegon, MI to Leonard and Julia (Karel) Erbes (both deceased) died unexpectedly February 5, 2015.
Jim lived in Spring Lake, Michigan until 1950, then moved to Sparta, Michigan where he graduated high school in 1952. He retired from the United States military after serving 21 years. Jim married Greta Ann Chapman. They have lived in Hastings since 1975.
Jim was an active member of OES Hastings Chapter #7 and Mulliken Chapter #161. He served as Worthy Grand Patron Grand Chapter of Michigan, 2003; and 2013 through 2015, General Grand Chapter for Committee on Youth. Jim was the Past Master and active member of Hastings Masonic Lodge #52, currently serving as Chaplain. He received his 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite, and for many years drove local children to and from Shriner hospitals in the Midwest.
Jim was active in Rainbow Girls and was awarded the Grand Cross of Color. He also served as Trustee of the Hastings First United Methodist Church.
Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Greta (Chapman) Erbes; daughters, Dawn (Harry) Dempsey of Canadian Lakes, MI and Diana (Monty) Norwood of East Lansing, MI; five grandchildren, Emmett (Gail) Dempsey, Robin Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, John Norwood and Joseph Norwood; one great grandchild, Henry Dempsey; siblings; Barbara Chumney, Leonard (Adah) Erbes, Carolyn (Mike) Morse, and Gail (Pat) Erbes.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI. A Masonic service will begin at 7:00 pm, followed by an Eastern Star Service.
Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. at the First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church. Paster Mark Payne and Reverand Michael Morse will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions may be made to the following; Alzheimers Association, the First United Methodist Church or the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund, 13464 Preston Dr., Suite 250, Marshall, MI 49068.
Jim lived in Spring Lake, Michigan until 1950, then moved to Sparta, Michigan where he graduated high school in 1952. He retired from the United States military after serving 21 years. Jim married Greta Ann Chapman. They have lived in Hastings since 1975.
Jim was an active member of OES Hastings Chapter #7 and Mulliken Chapter #161. He served as Worthy Grand Patron Grand Chapter of Michigan, 2003; and 2013 through 2015, General Grand Chapter for Committee on Youth. Jim was the Past Master and active member of Hastings Masonic Lodge #52, currently serving as Chaplain. He received his 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite, and for many years drove local children to and from Shriner hospitals in the Midwest.
Jim was active in Rainbow Girls and was awarded the Grand Cross of Color. He also served as Trustee of the Hastings First United Methodist Church.
Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Greta (Chapman) Erbes; daughters, Dawn (Harry) Dempsey of Canadian Lakes, MI and Diana (Monty) Norwood of East Lansing, MI; five grandchildren, Emmett (Gail) Dempsey, Robin Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, John Norwood and Joseph Norwood; one great grandchild, Henry Dempsey; siblings; Barbara Chumney, Leonard (Adah) Erbes, Carolyn (Mike) Morse, and Gail (Pat) Erbes.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI. A Masonic service will begin at 7:00 pm, followed by an Eastern Star Service.
Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. at the First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church. Paster Mark Payne and Reverand Michael Morse will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions may be made to the following; Alzheimers Association, the First United Methodist Church or the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund, 13464 Preston Dr., Suite 250, Marshall, MI 49068.
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