Shumate, James "Jim" D.
Dec. 31, 1930 – Oct. 1, 2017
Age: 86 years 9 months 1 day
Father: James Shumate
Mother: Anne Shumate nee Lambert
Spouse: Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell
Mr. James D. Shumate, of Traverse City passed away at the venerable age of 86 years 9 months 1 day on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James, son of James and Anne (Lambert) Shumate, was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930, in Jackson, Ohio.
Better known as Jim, he attended Jackson High School where he was active in both athletics and band. He developed a deep appreciation for jazz music, later playing in a band and maintaining an extensive audio library.
A veteran, Jim served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, with duty that included combat during the Korean War. While stationed in Empire, he met his future wife, Betty Lee Hartsell, in Traverse City.
On August 8, 1952, Jim was united in marriage with Miss Betty Lee and they settled in Ohio.
He went to work for General Telephone eventually transferring to Rogers City, Michigan, until retiring in 1986.
Jim and Betty moved one last time in 1990, to spend their retirement years near their children and grandchildren in the Traverse City Area where they first met.
Jim will be remembered by friends and family as a quietly strong, kind and generous man who would do anything for them. He was a good father and cultivated a strong family support system that provided comfort to his family.
He was a devoted friend and maintained lifelong contact with childhood friends. As a high school student, he was honored to play taps at military funeral services for men and women in Jackson, Ohio. In their early years of marriage, Jim played both the drums and trumpet in a band that kept both him and Betty busy.
Jim enjoyed woodworking and created many treasured decorative and furniture pieces. His lifelong love of music and reading kept him current on technology, as he enjoyed collections on his iPad and Kindle.
Mr. Shumate is survived by:
…his daughter,
……Jennifer Allen;
…son,
……Jim (Laura) Shumate;
…grandchildren,
……Jason (Carmen) Allen,
……Brian (Sarah) Shumate, Matthew Shumate,
……Allison Shumate and Christopher Shumate;
…great-grandchild,
……Jaxon Allen; and
…niece,
……Cheri (Dale) Grigsby.
He was preceded in death by:
…his beloved wife of just days short of 57 years,
……Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell;
…his dear parents,
……James Shumate and
……Anne Shumate nee Lambert; and
…a sister,
……Margaret Eva; and
…a grandson,
……Jeremy Allen.
Per James' wish, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date
Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
305 Sixth St
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
http://www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com/obituaries/
and published in the "Presque Isle County Advance", (Rogers City, Michigan), Vol 139, #40, Thursday, October 5, 2017, p. 7
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Dec. 31, 1930 – Oct. 1, 2017
Age: 86 years 9 months 1 day
Father: James Shumate
Mother: Anne Shumate nee Lambert
Spouse: Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell
Mr. James D. Shumate, of Traverse City passed away at the venerable age of 86 years 9 months 1 day on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James, son of James and Anne (Lambert) Shumate, was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930, in Jackson, Ohio.
Better known as Jim, he attended Jackson High School where he was active in both athletics and band. He developed a deep appreciation for jazz music, later playing in a band and maintaining an extensive audio library.
A veteran, Jim served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, with duty that included combat during the Korean War. While stationed in Empire, he met his future wife, Betty Lee Hartsell, in Traverse City.
On August 8, 1952, Jim was united in marriage with Miss Betty Lee and they settled in Ohio.
He went to work for General Telephone eventually transferring to Rogers City, Michigan, until retiring in 1986.
Jim and Betty moved one last time in 1990, to spend their retirement years near their children and grandchildren in the Traverse City Area where they first met.
Jim will be remembered by friends and family as a quietly strong, kind and generous man who would do anything for them. He was a good father and cultivated a strong family support system that provided comfort to his family.
He was a devoted friend and maintained lifelong contact with childhood friends. As a high school student, he was honored to play taps at military funeral services for men and women in Jackson, Ohio. In their early years of marriage, Jim played both the drums and trumpet in a band that kept both him and Betty busy.
Jim enjoyed woodworking and created many treasured decorative and furniture pieces. His lifelong love of music and reading kept him current on technology, as he enjoyed collections on his iPad and Kindle.
Mr. Shumate is survived by:
…his daughter,
……Jennifer Allen;
…son,
……Jim (Laura) Shumate;
…grandchildren,
……Jason (Carmen) Allen,
……Brian (Sarah) Shumate, Matthew Shumate,
……Allison Shumate and Christopher Shumate;
…great-grandchild,
……Jaxon Allen; and
…niece,
……Cheri (Dale) Grigsby.
He was preceded in death by:
…his beloved wife of just days short of 57 years,
……Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell;
…his dear parents,
……James Shumate and
……Anne Shumate nee Lambert; and
…a sister,
……Margaret Eva; and
…a grandson,
……Jeremy Allen.
Per James' wish, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date
Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
305 Sixth St
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
http://www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com/obituaries/
and published in the "Presque Isle County Advance", (Rogers City, Michigan), Vol 139, #40, Thursday, October 5, 2017, p. 7
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Shumate, James "Jim" D.
Dec. 31, 1930 – Oct. 1, 2017
Age: 86 years 9 months 1 day
Father: James Shumate
Mother: Anne Shumate nee Lambert
Spouse: Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell
Mr. James D. Shumate, of Traverse City passed away at the venerable age of 86 years 9 months 1 day on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James, son of James and Anne (Lambert) Shumate, was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930, in Jackson, Ohio.
Better known as Jim, he attended Jackson High School where he was active in both athletics and band. He developed a deep appreciation for jazz music, later playing in a band and maintaining an extensive audio library.
A veteran, Jim served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, with duty that included combat during the Korean War. While stationed in Empire, he met his future wife, Betty Lee Hartsell, in Traverse City.
On August 8, 1952, Jim was united in marriage with Miss Betty Lee and they settled in Ohio.
He went to work for General Telephone eventually transferring to Rogers City, Michigan, until retiring in 1986.
Jim and Betty moved one last time in 1990, to spend their retirement years near their children and grandchildren in the Traverse City Area where they first met.
Jim will be remembered by friends and family as a quietly strong, kind and generous man who would do anything for them. He was a good father and cultivated a strong family support system that provided comfort to his family.
He was a devoted friend and maintained lifelong contact with childhood friends. As a high school student, he was honored to play taps at military funeral services for men and women in Jackson, Ohio. In their early years of marriage, Jim played both the drums and trumpet in a band that kept both him and Betty busy.
Jim enjoyed woodworking and created many treasured decorative and furniture pieces. His lifelong love of music and reading kept him current on technology, as he enjoyed collections on his iPad and Kindle.
Mr. Shumate is survived by:
…his daughter,
……Jennifer Allen;
…son,
……Jim (Laura) Shumate;
…grandchildren,
……Jason (Carmen) Allen,
……Brian (Sarah) Shumate, Matthew Shumate,
……Allison Shumate and Christopher Shumate;
…great-grandchild,
……Jaxon Allen; and
…niece,
……Cheri (Dale) Grigsby.
He was preceded in death by:
…his beloved wife of just days short of 57 years,
……Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell;
…his dear parents,
……James Shumate and
……Anne Shumate nee Lambert; and
…a sister,
……Margaret Eva; and
…a grandson,
……Jeremy Allen.
Per James' wish, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date
Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
305 Sixth St
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
http://www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com/obituaries/
and published in the "Presque Isle County Advance", (Rogers City, Michigan), Vol 139, #40, Thursday, October 5, 2017, p. 7
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Dec. 31, 1930 – Oct. 1, 2017
Age: 86 years 9 months 1 day
Father: James Shumate
Mother: Anne Shumate nee Lambert
Spouse: Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell
Mr. James D. Shumate, of Traverse City passed away at the venerable age of 86 years 9 months 1 day on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James, son of James and Anne (Lambert) Shumate, was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930, in Jackson, Ohio.
Better known as Jim, he attended Jackson High School where he was active in both athletics and band. He developed a deep appreciation for jazz music, later playing in a band and maintaining an extensive audio library.
A veteran, Jim served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, with duty that included combat during the Korean War. While stationed in Empire, he met his future wife, Betty Lee Hartsell, in Traverse City.
On August 8, 1952, Jim was united in marriage with Miss Betty Lee and they settled in Ohio.
He went to work for General Telephone eventually transferring to Rogers City, Michigan, until retiring in 1986.
Jim and Betty moved one last time in 1990, to spend their retirement years near their children and grandchildren in the Traverse City Area where they first met.
Jim will be remembered by friends and family as a quietly strong, kind and generous man who would do anything for them. He was a good father and cultivated a strong family support system that provided comfort to his family.
He was a devoted friend and maintained lifelong contact with childhood friends. As a high school student, he was honored to play taps at military funeral services for men and women in Jackson, Ohio. In their early years of marriage, Jim played both the drums and trumpet in a band that kept both him and Betty busy.
Jim enjoyed woodworking and created many treasured decorative and furniture pieces. His lifelong love of music and reading kept him current on technology, as he enjoyed collections on his iPad and Kindle.
Mr. Shumate is survived by:
…his daughter,
……Jennifer Allen;
…son,
……Jim (Laura) Shumate;
…grandchildren,
……Jason (Carmen) Allen,
……Brian (Sarah) Shumate, Matthew Shumate,
……Allison Shumate and Christopher Shumate;
…great-grandchild,
……Jaxon Allen; and
…niece,
……Cheri (Dale) Grigsby.
He was preceded in death by:
…his beloved wife of just days short of 57 years,
……Betty Lee Shumate nee Hartsell;
…his dear parents,
……James Shumate and
……Anne Shumate nee Lambert; and
…a sister,
……Margaret Eva; and
…a grandson,
……Jeremy Allen.
Per James' wish, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date
Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
305 Sixth St
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
http://www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com/obituaries/
and published in the "Presque Isle County Advance", (Rogers City, Michigan), Vol 139, #40, Thursday, October 5, 2017, p. 7
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