Wesley "Jim" James Alderson

Wesley "Jim" James Alderson

Age 87, of Hastings, died on July 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Charles, Michigan on September 27, 1930, the son of Ernest George and Ina Mae (Thorton) Alderson. He married Geraldine Myrtle Hammond on February 29, 1952. He honorably served in the US Navy. He was foreman at Kellogg's for almost 30 years. He loved to square and round dance and play golf.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald, Duane, and "Bud" Ernest Alderson. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Geraldine, daughter Lynn (Thomas) Hartman, son Tom (Kimberly) Alderson, grandchildren Tobi (James) Anderson, Anthony Hartman, Joshua Alderson, Molly (Andy) Keller, great grandchildren Aubrey and Cole Keller.

There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on July 20, 2018 at The Legacy at Hastings formally (Hastings Country Club) 1550 N. Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or American Cancer Society 129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Special thanks to the staff at Woodlawn Meadows and Great Lakes Hospice for their care, comfort and compassion. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.