Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Johnston, James "Jim" Ellis March 4, 2025
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Hasting's Reminder - Sat. March 15, 2025

JAMES ELLIS JOHNSTON passed away on March 4,2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He 
was born on September 30, 1957, in Hasting's, Michigan, the son of Ellis Holmes 
Johnston and Alice Lorraine(Layle) Stimback.

Jim attended Lakewood High School. His love for learning and his determination 
led him to further his education at Huntington College.Despite his developmental 
disabilities, Jim's resilience and strength of character shone brightly 
throughout his life.

In his professional journey, Jim demonstrated remarkable adaptability and a 
commendable work ethic.He found joy and purpose in various roles, from assisting 
customers at the local grocery store to bringing smiles to moviegoers at the 
theater.He also assisted at a  preschool, where his kindness and gentle manner 
mada a lasting impact on the young lives he touched.

Jim was an amazing and wonderful man who, despite his challenges left a positive 
mark on many. His kind and gentle nature was not just a personal trait but a 
gift he shared generously with the world around him Jim's ability to remain 
polite and considerate, even in the face of adversity, was a testament to his 
character.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, brother Durwood Birman, and nephew 
Patrick Strimback. 

He is survived by his siblings Beverly McClintock, Kathy Hoffman, Diane Smith, 
and Durwin "Curly" Birman, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would especially like to thank the staff at Hope Network at both 
River Valley and Breton Valley facilities.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a funeral 
service to follow at Noon at Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43, 
Hastings, MI 49058,Pastor Brian Teed officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hope network, One Hope 
Network Center,PO Box 890, Grand Rapids,MI 49546, or online at 
https;//hopenetwork.org/foundation/give. To leave an online condolence visit 
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.



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