Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Trueblood, James R May 5, 2020
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat. July 18, 2020

TRUEBLOOD
James R. Trueblood, age 96, of Ionia passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. he was 
born on June 30th, 1923 in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of William and Bessie 
Trueblood.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith; brother, Orville, 
sister Mildred; and son, Bill.

Surviving are his son, James Robert (Susie) Trueblood, daughter-in-law, Nancy 
Beirlein three grandchildren, Bill Trueblood Jr. of Ionia, Lisa Trueblood of 
North Carolina and Jason Trueblood of Grand Rapids; and five great-
grandchildren, Madison, Amelia, Marie, Grace and Peter.

Jim served in the Army Air Force during WWII and belonged to the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. Jim rebuilt and flew a Piper Tri-Pacer with his sons Bob and 
Bill and he belonged to the Michigan Chapter of the short Wind Piper Club.

Jim photographed area football games, was a news stringer for stations in 
Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo, was a projectionist at the Ionia drive- 
In and filmed publicity for the Ionia Free Fair, even riding in the Goodyear 
Blimp over the Ionia Free Fairgrounds.

Besides being a mechanic, parts manager, and garage supervisor, Jim restored 
several antique cars. He attended the NASCAR tuning school and worked on his 
son, Bill's racing cars, which won a few season championships.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday July 24, at North 
Plains Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Memorial 
contributions may be made in James name to Ionia Commission on Aging. Online 
condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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