Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shore, James Russell September 17, 2016
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Ionia Sentinel Standard- Sept. 20, 2016

JAMES RUSSELL SHORE 1934-2016
James Russell Shore, or Jimmy, as his sister Jeanne (Kenneth) Hallam, Jenison, 
MI. used to call him, was born on April 12, 1934.

He spent his youth in the Belding area. where he began his career in the design 
of equipment and machines with the Gibson Refrigeration Company. On Feb. 18, 
1954, he entered the Army out of Detroit near the conclusion of the Korean 
Conflict. He held the position of Specialist 3rd class where he earned the 
National Defense Service medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Parachutist 
Badge. He was honorably discharged in 1956.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elwyn and Lois (June) Shore, step-
brother Robert Shore, wife Joanne Shore, granddaughter Brittany Shore Smith, 
special friend Fran Elkins, along with several-in-laws and special friends. His 
friends and loving associates over the years included a number of wonderful 
people.

He married his one and only wife, Joanne Smith, of Detroit, in 1955 in Fort 
Benning, GA. In March 1956, they bore their first child David, followed shortly 
by Lynn and Allan. Their final son, Duane Shore, would come along sometime 
later.

David Shore and his wife Melissa Treusch currently live in Riverview, FL. Lynn 
and her husband, Frank Mason, remain in Belding, MI. Allan lives with his 
partner of many years, Eric Martinez in the San Francisco area. Duane work as an 
architect in Savannah, GA. For many years Jim was the companion of Fran Elkins, 
who remained a dear and loving inspiration until her death. Jim's grandchildren 
and all who are connected continue to live and grow in the places he called 
home.

Jim worked for various companies such as the American Seating Company and Belco 
throughout his career. He eventually settled in as a vested member of the UAW, 
where he retired from Daimler Chrystler in Detroit. Florida became his final 
relaxing place, in the company of Dorothy Farabaugh. Dorothy's family is well 
grounded in the Pittsburgh, PA area where she awaits the chance to join her 
beloved angel in the future.

Son David and Debbie Grunow had two children, Brittany and Spencer Shore. Sadly, 
Brittany passed away recently leaving husband Derek and daughter Nora. Spencer, 
with former partner Nikki, have a child Emerson. Lynn and Frank have two 
children, Marty and Richard Mason. Marty and Jamie Fletcher Mason have to 
children Payton Jo and Jackson James. Richard and Trisha Slocum have (Son 
Brooks) on the way. Allan and Erick have no children but share their love with 
their pets, including their border collie Shetan. Duane remains single and 
adores the winds and ways of travel and adventures, as did his father.

To learn more about Jim's forthcoming memorial meal, please contact Lynn Mason 
at 616-204-1246 or via masonapples@gmail.com. Thoughtful stories of your 
connection to Jim are appreciated. Gifts or other contributions should be made 
to a charity or cause near and dear the souls you appreciate that reflect his 
being. The family is being assisted by Verdun Family Home and cremation Services 
in Belding.

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