Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....James, Lester W. November 20, 2023
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         JAMES

Lester W.James of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away, Monday,November 20, 2023, in 
Ionia. he was born Aril 24, 1943 in kalamazoo the son ofMarion and Ella 
(Swainston)James.For 30 years Lester worked for General Motors until his 
retirement in the late 90's. As a young man he enjoyed square dancing and was a 
4-H leader for his children. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and 
woodworking. On October 12, 1963 he married Hazel Jean Parker who passed away in 
2013. 

Surviving are his children, Kathy (Kevin) Sparks, Bill (Sally) James, Russ 
(Sheri) James and Dennis (Jennifer) James; grandchildren, Jackie and Faith 
Sparks, Christopher and Kaylee James,Eric (Katie),Kyle and Luke James, Aaron 
Radcliffe, Samantha James and Brendan Horn; great-grandchildren, Violet and 
Olive James and Lincoln and Raegan Knight; siblings, Normas VanderPloeg, 
Carol(Dick) Schiedel and Roy (Janet)James; many nieces and nephews and special 
friend Betty. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Sam VanderPloeg.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place.Friends may visit with 
Lester's family starting at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Winkel 
Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the memorial service at 11:30 A.M. with 
Pastor Jason Zimmer officiating. Burial of ashes will take place at West Cooper 
Cemetery at a later time.Contributions in memory of Lester may be made to 
Allegan County 4-H. Messages of condolences may be posted at 
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com


Additional Comments:
West Cooper Cem.,
Allegan, Mich.

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