Jean
Jean James
Hazel “Jean” James of Portage, Michigan passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Mrs. James was born March 27, 1945, in Grand Haven to Nolan and Neatice (Cowell) Parker. She was a graduate of Plainwell High School, had driven bus for Plainwell schools for 8 years and also worked in the ER Registration Dept. at Pipp Hospital. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, camping and crocheting. She especially enjoyed traveling in their motor home, even traveling to Alaska.
On October 12, 1963 in Cooper she married Lester James, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Kathy (Kevin) Sparks of Otsego, Bill (Sally) James of Surprise, AZ, Russ (Sheri) James of Gobles and Dennis (Jen) James of Saranac; 9 grandchildren and special friends Dale (Pam) Mentor, who donated his kidney to Jean.
Friends may visit with her family on Monday, October 21, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, MI
where services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday with Pastor Ted Koehl officiating. Cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Jean may be made to
Mary Free Bed
,
Rose Arbor Hospice
or
the Kidney Foundation
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Steve & Nancy Motter
October 19, 2013 at 10:13 am
Sorry for the loss of Jean she was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly by her family and friends. We just need to know now that she’s not suffering now she’s at rest . Our Love and Prayers to the family for there loss. She’s with our Heavenly Father now at rest.
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Joanne & Larry Bean
October 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Jean has gone on ahead and you can be sure this very strong, loving woman is out of pain and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior. We were blessed to know and call Jean our friend.
Jean never spoke an unkind or negative word that we remember.
It was no surprise to hear that a complete stranger offered to donate his kidney after meeting her at church. May you, her family always remember this very special woman you called wife, Mom, Grandmother was truly unique “one of a kind”. May you find strength in God’s promises at this difficult time.
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Lee and Joyce Duke
October 21, 2013 at 1:43 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Jean and you were one of the first couples we met in Florida. We had many good times together. Jean had suffered much but I know she is in a better place. We have missed looking out our back door and the motor home not there as you stopped while passing thru TN. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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BILL @ ANGIE THOMPSON
October 21, 2013 at 11:19 am
sorry for your great loss
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Barbara And Bill Adams
October 21, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Sorry for your loss. Jean was a special friend. One we haven’t seen in quite a while. Sorry we didn’t get in touch sooner. We send our love and prayers to all the family. God will keep you in his hands thru this time of sorrow.
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Bill & Sharon Knopf
October 21, 2013 at 2:10 pm
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Just remember she Is not in pain anymore.
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Giz and Shirley Giesbrecht
October 21, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Sorry for your loss. Jean and I had fun together when she work at Pipp. She was a special friend. I used to call her Hazal because it made her mad. Lester we are in FL. so we can’t be there. But our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family
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Linda & Hugh Taylor
October 21, 2013 at 4:36 pm
We were so sorry to here about Jean’s passing , Jean was a real good friend to both of us when we were in school. She & Hugh would sit & play cards for hours (as I was not and still am not a card player). I have nothing but good memories of the vacations I was privileged enough to spend with Nolan, Neatice and Jean.
Our thoughts& prayers are with you and your family.
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Delores Lowis
October 21, 2013 at 6:02 pm
I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful Jean. She will be remembered.
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Jerry and Linda DeMuth Charlotte MI
October 21, 2013 at 7:12 pm
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was so nice and lots of fun. Jerry and I enjoyed camping with you at the Kalamazoo campground. Will always remember the apple pie.
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Gail Doster-Parker
October 22, 2013 at 8:41 am
Lester and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. When the following days are not going well for you; drift down memory lane and pull up a happy, fun time or two. I know you’ll never run out!
May God’s Grace shine on you this day, as I know it is so with Jean.
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Anne Haskins
October 22, 2013 at 9:28 am
Lester and the kids and family’s ; I am so sorry to hear that Jean has passed. When we drove school bus together, she was a light in the office, while we waited to pick up the kids or take them home. So many good times.I will miss her smile.I know that she loved her family with all her heart and her friends too.
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Phyllis and Dave Fitzgerald
October 23, 2013 at 8:06 am
Les, we are so sorry to hear of JJ’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, with a great spirit and love for all. She will be missed by so many. You are fortunate to have so many wonderful memories of years passed.
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Wayne and Elaine Dragt
October 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Sorry to hear of Jeans passing, but she can now walk again in heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Les, and your family.
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Linda and Bill Hinga
October 24, 2013 at 12:52 pm
lots of good memories from school with Jean and Carol. she is resting in peace with no pain now.
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Shirley Brainard & Lucian Marks
October 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Lester & family;
Sorry for the passing of Jean, she was such a very loving lady & friend to so many of us. We know she is now at peace & free of pain, walking in arms with our heavenly father.
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Dennis
September 26, 2018 at 12:08 pm
I miss you mom…
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On October 12, 1963 in Cooper she married Lester James, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Kathy (Kevin) Sparks of Otsego, Bill (Sally) James of Surprise, AZ, Russ (Sheri) James of Gobles and Dennis (Jen) James of Saranac; 9 grandchildren and special friends Dale (Pam) Mentor, who donated his kidney to Jean.
Friends may visit with her family on Monday, October 21, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, MI
where services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday with Pastor Ted Koehl officiating. Cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Jean may be made to
Mary Free Bed
,
Rose Arbor Hospice
or
the Kidney Foundation
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Jean James
Condolence Messages
Steve & Nancy Motter
October 19, 2013 at 10:13 am
Sorry for the loss of Jean she was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly by her family and friends. We just need to know now that she’s not suffering now she’s at rest . Our Love and Prayers to the family for there loss. She’s with our Heavenly Father now at rest.
Reply
Joanne & Larry Bean
October 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Jean has gone on ahead and you can be sure this very strong, loving woman is out of pain and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior. We were blessed to know and call Jean our friend.
Jean never spoke an unkind or negative word that we remember.
It was no surprise to hear that a complete stranger offered to donate his kidney after meeting her at church. May you, her family always remember this very special woman you called wife, Mom, Grandmother was truly unique “one of a kind”. May you find strength in God’s promises at this difficult time.
Reply
Lee and Joyce Duke
October 21, 2013 at 1:43 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Jean and you were one of the first couples we met in Florida. We had many good times together. Jean had suffered much but I know she is in a better place. We have missed looking out our back door and the motor home not there as you stopped while passing thru TN. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Reply
BILL @ ANGIE THOMPSON
October 21, 2013 at 11:19 am
sorry for your great loss
Reply
Barbara And Bill Adams
October 21, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Sorry for your loss. Jean was a special friend. One we haven’t seen in quite a while. Sorry we didn’t get in touch sooner. We send our love and prayers to all the family. God will keep you in his hands thru this time of sorrow.
Reply
Bill & Sharon Knopf
October 21, 2013 at 2:10 pm
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Just remember she Is not in pain anymore.
Reply
Giz and Shirley Giesbrecht
October 21, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Sorry for your loss. Jean and I had fun together when she work at Pipp. She was a special friend. I used to call her Hazal because it made her mad. Lester we are in FL. so we can’t be there. But our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family
Reply
Linda & Hugh Taylor
October 21, 2013 at 4:36 pm
We were so sorry to here about Jean’s passing , Jean was a real good friend to both of us when we were in school. She & Hugh would sit & play cards for hours (as I was not and still am not a card player). I have nothing but good memories of the vacations I was privileged enough to spend with Nolan, Neatice and Jean.
Our thoughts& prayers are with you and your family.
Reply
Delores Lowis
October 21, 2013 at 6:02 pm
I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful Jean. She will be remembered.
Reply
Jerry and Linda DeMuth Charlotte MI
October 21, 2013 at 7:12 pm
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was so nice and lots of fun. Jerry and I enjoyed camping with you at the Kalamazoo campground. Will always remember the apple pie.
Reply
Gail Doster-Parker
October 22, 2013 at 8:41 am
Lester and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. When the following days are not going well for you; drift down memory lane and pull up a happy, fun time or two. I know you’ll never run out!
May God’s Grace shine on you this day, as I know it is so with Jean.
Reply
Anne Haskins
October 22, 2013 at 9:28 am
Lester and the kids and family’s ; I am so sorry to hear that Jean has passed. When we drove school bus together, she was a light in the office, while we waited to pick up the kids or take them home. So many good times.I will miss her smile.I know that she loved her family with all her heart and her friends too.
Reply
Phyllis and Dave Fitzgerald
October 23, 2013 at 8:06 am
Les, we are so sorry to hear of JJ’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, with a great spirit and love for all. She will be missed by so many. You are fortunate to have so many wonderful memories of years passed.
Reply
Wayne and Elaine Dragt
October 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Sorry to hear of Jeans passing, but she can now walk again in heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Les, and your family.
Reply
Linda and Bill Hinga
October 24, 2013 at 12:52 pm
lots of good memories from school with Jean and Carol. she is resting in peace with no pain now.
Reply
Shirley Brainard & Lucian Marks
October 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Lester & family;
Sorry for the passing of Jean, she was such a very loving lady & friend to so many of us. We know she is now at peace & free of pain, walking in arms with our heavenly father.
Reply
Dennis
September 26, 2018 at 12:08 pm
I miss you mom…
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