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1916 - 2009
Age: 92
IMUS, James H., II
Of Mattawan
James Henry Imus, II passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Lawton. He was born April 6, 1916 in Galesburg, the son of the late Alonzo B. and Louisa A. (Andrews) Imus. Jim was an entrepreneur in spirit, starting the Paw Paw Shopping Center in 1947 until its sale in Dec. 2007. He was active in the Paw Paw community as a member of the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge #25 F & AM, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Grand Rapids, the Van Buren County F.O.P. #136, the B.P.O.E. #365, Kalamazoo. Jim was a world traveler, enjoyed playing cards, deep sea fishing, hunting and bowling in the Paper City League. In July, 1934, Jim married the former Florence Fosdick, who precedes him in death. In 1950, he married Dorothy Mihelich with whom he enjoyed 58 years of marriage, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James (Sandy) Imus of Paw Paw and Marvin (Linda) Imus of Mattawan; two daughters, Janine (Chris) Benjamin of St. Louis, MO, and Loretta (Ed) Magnowski of Denver, CO; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dena Hunter; 3 sisters, Jane Rosebelle Morse, Margaret Emma Imus and Beatrice Louise Imus; brother, Robert Andrew Imus. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Carol Newman officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southwest Michigan. |
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There are currently 18 condolences.
Gail Simpson Latimer
cabingrl@swbell.net
Tuesday February 3, 2009 at
10:56 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I am grateful that my dad and Jim had so many wonderful years of friendship and fun. I hope that they are together in spirit, fishing the days away. We miss the "guys" lunches when we visit Michigan. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gail and Doug Latimer
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Clarke and Pat Rieck
hhcrieck@aol.com
Tuesday February 3, 2009 at
9:31 PM
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To all the family of Jim, Pat and I want to express our sincere condolendence. Jim hired me when I was in the 11th grade to bag. I barrowed $100. after High school to go to Fl. It took me some years later to paid my debt after I got married, my good friend reached in is wallet and torn up the note. I loved Jim as a friend. We often rode USAir down to Charlote together on his way to the Keys and I to Hilton Head. We had some great times just talking at the Shopping Center or on the plane. I will miss him as I know your all will. Love to all, Clarke and Pat Rieck
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Annette (Andi) Gave
andipanda2854@hotmail.com
Monday February 2, 2009 at
12:33 PM
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To the Imus family
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Imus' passing. I will always remember him as being one of the best boss's I every had I know he will be missed greatly by all of you.
Amdi Gave
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Lydia and Bill Addy
Monday February 2, 2009 at
11:34 AM
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Janine, So sorry to hear about your dad. He sounded like a really great guy who had lots of friends and fun in his life.
Just know we're thinking of you all. xoxo Lydie, Bill, and the boys
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Heather LaFrance & Jeremiah Followell
whisperingwolf2004@yahoo.com
Sunday February 1, 2009 at
9:21 AM
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Jeremiah and I worked at the Shopping Center for 3 yrs..We were there when it closed up..We are very sorry to hear the passing of Jim Sr. Because of the Shopping Center We have met great friends and have greats memories that will be with us forever. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Charles & Faith Bloomfield
Sunday February 1, 2009 at
9:19 AM
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To All the Imus Family,
Jimmy will be greatly missed by all. I have good memories of playing cards with him, seeing him every Saturaday at Shopping Center stocking his isle and helping him celebrate his 90th Birthday there at the store.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Chuck & Faith
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Tom and Linda Verburg
tomlinver51@comcast.net
Sunday February 1, 2009 at
9:19 AM
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Dear Marv and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and yours on the loss of your father. We just lost Tom's mother this week too and we know what you are going through. Please be comforted knowing our thoughts are with you. Linda & Tom Verburg
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Mike Simpson
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
8:17 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I greatly enjoyed our conversations over lunch with him, Bud Newman and, my father the late George Simpson. Perhaps he and Dad are having some fun catching those big fish in the lakes in the sky.
Mike
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Lynne Price
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
5:44 PM
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Marv, Linda & Mandy,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynne
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Jonell and Craig Williams
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
1:31 PM
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Marv, Linda and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Jon Imus and Family
littlemanimus@hotmail.com
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
10:37 AM
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We treasure the time we spent with you, you will live on forever in our memories and through the singing & dancing frog.
Jon, Teresa, Ian, & Connor
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Linda Barkalow
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
9:04 AM
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Thank you, Mr. Imus for your kindness, generosity and years of service to the community and people of Paw Paw and the surrounding area. My Dad enjoyed working for you so much and our family has many memories of happy days at the Shopping Center. As we grew up and shopped at the store ourselves it was like coming "home" because that kindness and friendliness were always present. Our deepest sympathy to all the Imus family.
Our hearts will never forget Jim Sr. Love, Linda Barkalow
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Carmen and Karen Raymond
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
8:49 AM
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So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.We met Jim through our freind and neighbor Andy. Carmen and Andy enjoyed taking Jim fishing. We also enjoyed having Jim and the gang over for dinner and listening to the stories.Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Karen & Carmen Raymond
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Tally Orange
torange49079@yahoo.com
Friday January 30, 2009 at
10:49 PM
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Jim was such a pillar in our community. What a joy it was to see him stocking his aisle every day, visiting with everyone while working. Jim Jr. and Marv carried on their dad's legacy with such honor at the Shopping Center.....and it was a great day when I could visit with all three while shopping. Paw Paw is indebted to Jim Sr. for his development of the Paw Paw Shopping Center. His spirit will live on in all of our hearts. Our love and thoughts are with the whole family. Tally and John Orange, 56267 Fairway Dr., Paw Paw
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Cloey Tucek and Fred Siegl III
cloeybelle@hotmail.com
Friday January 30, 2009 at
7:52 PM
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Fred and I both were employees of the Shopping Center until it's closing in Dec of 07. It was our honor to work for the Imus' family. Jim was a wonderful man and we will miss him always. It was because of him we were able to share so many fond memories and we are eternally thankful. Rest well Mr. Imus, we love you.
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Sue (Manning) Stansbury
Friday January 30, 2009 at
6:30 PM
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Marv, and the entire Imus family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember the good times, and be thankful for all the things that he taught you.
I know what your going through,
I miss both my parents as well.
You never know how much you'll miss them until they're gone. Sorry again for your loss.
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Charlie Broberg
charlie.pa@sbcglobal.net
Friday January 30, 2009 at
4:31 PM
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Jim
So Sorry to hear of your loss. At 92 your Father lived a full life. I'm sure that you must have many wonderful memories.
Charlie Broberg
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Vicki Beason
vjbeason@gmail.com
Friday January 30, 2009 at
4:27 PM
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The Texas relatives all send our blessings and join the Michigan relatives in condolences.
With Love from Vicki & David Beason, Scott Hunter, Steve & Lynanne Hunter, Mike and Jenilyn Hunter and great grandchildren, David Alan, Daniel, Scottie, Christie, Chase, Saralyn, Andrew, Sean, Jamie, Patrick and great great grandson, Aeric.
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