James L. Lapham

Jim passed away from complications following surgery on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Bronson Hospital.

He was born September 7, 1935 in Martin Township the son of Dean and Martha (Pike) Lapham. On May 14, 1955 he married Joyce Fuss at Sacred Heart Church in Watson Township. In 1962 Jim started Lapham Heating and Plumbing and continued working until his retirement in 2000. Jim enjoyed coaching his son’s sports team when he was growing up and had been a member of the Martin School Board. He was also a member of the Otsego Moose Lodge, Otsego Elks and Martin Lions Club. In his spare time Jim enjoyed watching old westerns, following the Detroit Red Wings and Uof M Wolverines, bowling on area leagues and travel with his wife.

Surviving are their children, Ronda (Tim) Beeke of Kalamazoo and Ryan (Michelle Bausch) Lapham of Dorr; son-in-law, Bob Boersma; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Darlene, Sylvia, Jerry and Paul along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce; daughter, Renee Boersma and brothers, Don and Duane.

Friends may visit with Jim’s family starting at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 P.M. with Celebrant, Bill Rose officiating.

A private family burial will take place at Hicks Cemetery in Watson Township.

Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to his favorite charity,

Wings of Hope Hospice

.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

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Michael Chase

September 18, 2016 at 4:57 pm

I remember Mr. Lapham, he was the plumber my parents depended on. If my parents needed help on plumbing Mr. Lapham was there. I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

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Villas,Joyce mohrland

September 18, 2016 at 8:57 pm

Our thoughts are prayers are with your family. My heart is at a loss we loved Jim so much. We love his contagious laugh and he always had such great stories. He will be missed greatly.

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Dick and Sylvia Davis

September 18, 2016 at 9:42 pm

Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our prayers go out to the family.

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mick fryer

September 18, 2016 at 10:23 pm

jim helped me many times over many years a true gent and honest man . I feel for all family and friends ,god bless you jim a great loss to us all .xx

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Jackie (Knobloch)Sturmoski

September 19, 2016 at 12:10 am

Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing! I went to school with Jerry, my thoughts go out to Jerry and the family

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Sue Taylor Cowels

September 19, 2016 at 6:10 am

Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Prayers to the family.

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Greg & Susan Mangione

September 19, 2016 at 7:18 am

Our sympathies are with all of the family. Loss is always painful, and even more so when it isn’t expected. Please know that you are being held up in prayer.

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Gloria and Rocky Landman

September 19, 2016 at 12:54 pm

We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We knew him for many years. He will be missed. You are in our prayers.

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jodie gilson

September 20, 2016 at 2:29 pm

I am very sorry to about Jims passing , i will miss him very much , i have known Jim for years , he also was a good customer , i will miss him.

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Lynn Washburn

September 20, 2016 at 4:28 pm

Dale sr,Georgia ,Lynn Washburn we are so sorry to here your loss

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Lynn Washburn

September 20, 2016 at 4:30 pm

We are so sorry to here about your loss Dale,Georgia, Lynn Washburn

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Jim and Joyce Boss

September 20, 2016 at 6:17 pm

So sorry for your family. Dad will be remembered for that smile

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Steve and Mary Schuiteboer

September 20, 2016 at 7:03 pm

Sympathy to the family.

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Bob, Alice and Tom Kelsey

September 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.

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Dalene Murphy

September 21, 2016 at 7:15 am

So sorry about your loss. Your dad was one of the most experienced, reasonable furnace person around. He would always go out of his way to save you money. He used to get a big kick out of my potty mouthed parrot. I will miss him.

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Irvin and Eleanor McCullough

September 22, 2016 at 4:12 pm

What a loss! Please accept our condolences. We have been faithful customers for many years. We always enjoyed seeing Jim’s smiling face and happy demeanor.

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Jerry and Judy Shumaker

September 26, 2016 at 3:26 pm

Our thoughts and sympathy are with you. Jim was a great guy and will be missed by so many. Please take care and cherish your special memories.

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ronda

May 6, 2018 at 2:42 pm

Sure missing you a lot love you

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Ronda

October 18, 2019 at 5:15 am

We sure miss you we have learned so much from Dad time is so precious in this fast paced life Dad was a great man and loved miss you always

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