Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thompson, James John September 19, 2011
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Shopper's Guide - Sunday, Sept. 2011

James (Jim) John Thompson, age 77, of Saranac, passed away September 19, 2011 at his

home surrounded by his family.

Jim served in the United States Navy 1951 to 1955. He owned and operated Thompson 
Oil from 1972 to 1982, Germaine's Restaurant from 1982 to 1995, and then worked for

CDS in Saranac in his retirement years. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic 
Church, member of TPA where he was past Post 1 president, member of American Legion,

Ionia Moose, VFW, and Ionia Hunting and Fishing Club. He was an original member of 
Saranac Community Club and the MC of the Community Club fun raising dinner for 24 
years. He was voted Citizen of the year in 2011 for the Saranac Bridge Festival.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Germaine; children Michael (Debra) 
Thompson of Saranac, Randy (Jill) Thompson of Saranac, Doug (Connie) Thompson of 
Saranac, Kay (Steve) Metternick of Saranac, and Beth (Dave) Pierce of Lyons; 8 
grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 7 step great 
grandchildren.

Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by Lake  Funeral Home. In lieu of 
flowers anyone wishing may make memorial contributions in Jim's name to Ionia 
Hospice or St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at 
www.lakefuneralhomes.com. 

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