Lifelong Newberry resident, James Dale Foley, 88, died Friday morning June 11, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side and the care of North Woods Hospice.
Born March 20, 1933 in Newberry, son of the late Thomas and Ursula (Thompson) Foley, Jim was a 1951 graduate of Newberry High School.
On March 26, 1952, Jim enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on March 25, 1955 attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Jim was employed as a systems technician for Michigan Bell for over 35 years until his retirement in 1993.
Jim was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis, the American Legion Post #74 and B.P.O.E. #1705 both of Newberry. His hobbies included reading, bird watching, church choir and summer visits to Stanley Lake.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his first wife Aileen Foley and siblings Sr. Nadine Foley, Thomas Foley and Robert Foley.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Jean Taylor, whom he married in December of 1995; children Thomas (Corrine) Foley of Wrightwood, CA, Molly (Larry) Healy of Arvada, CO and Kate (Ken) Nelson of Appleton, WI; grandchildren Patrick, Ryan, Tanner and Victoria; great-grandsons Abel and Elias; siblings Yvonne (John) Lelli of Shelby Township, Tim (Jean) Foley of Cheboygan, Patricia (John Wiznerowicz) Foley of Midland and Michael (Ann Routt) Foley of Ypsilanti; several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Tuesday June 15, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn and Fr. Phil Witkowski concelebrating.
Rite of Committal with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #74 and the United States Army Honor Guard will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.
Memorials may be directed to St. Timothy's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Born March 20, 1933 in Newberry, son of the late Thomas and Ursula (Thompson) Foley, Jim was a 1951 graduate of Newberry High School.
On March 26, 1952, Jim enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on March 25, 1955 attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Jim was employed as a systems technician for Michigan Bell for over 35 years until his retirement in 1993.
Jim was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis, the American Legion Post #74 and B.P.O.E. #1705 both of Newberry. His hobbies included reading, bird watching, church choir and summer visits to Stanley Lake.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his first wife Aileen Foley and siblings Sr. Nadine Foley, Thomas Foley and Robert Foley.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Jean Taylor, whom he married in December of 1995; children Thomas (Corrine) Foley of Wrightwood, CA, Molly (Larry) Healy of Arvada, CO and Kate (Ken) Nelson of Appleton, WI; grandchildren Patrick, Ryan, Tanner and Victoria; great-grandsons Abel and Elias; siblings Yvonne (John) Lelli of Shelby Township, Tim (Jean) Foley of Cheboygan, Patricia (John Wiznerowicz) Foley of Midland and Michael (Ann Routt) Foley of Ypsilanti; several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Tuesday June 15, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn and Fr. Phil Witkowski concelebrating.
Rite of Committal with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #74 and the United States Army Honor Guard will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.
Memorials may be directed to St. Timothy's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Lifelong Newberry resident, James Dale Foley, 88, died Friday morning June 11, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side and the care of North Woods Hospice.
Born March 20, 1933 in Newberry, son of the late Thomas and Ursula (Thompson) Foley, Jim was a 1951 graduate of Newberry High School.
On March 26, 1952, Jim enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on March 25, 1955 attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Jim was employed as a systems technician for Michigan Bell for over 35 years until his retirement in 1993.
Jim was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis, the American Legion Post #74 and B.P.O.E. #1705 both of Newberry. His hobbies included reading, bird watching, church choir and summer visits to Stanley Lake.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his first wife Aileen Foley and siblings Sr. Nadine Foley, Thomas Foley and Robert Foley.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Jean Taylor, whom he married in December of 1995; children Thomas (Corrine) Foley of Wrightwood, CA, Molly (Larry) Healy of Arvada, CO and Kate (Ken) Nelson of Appleton, WI; grandchildren Patrick, Ryan, Tanner and Victoria; great-grandsons Abel and Elias; siblings Yvonne (John) Lelli of Shelby Township, Tim (Jean) Foley of Cheboygan, Patricia (John Wiznerowicz) Foley of Midland and Michael (Ann Routt) Foley of Ypsilanti; several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Tuesday June 15, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn and Fr. Phil Witkowski concelebrating.
Rite of Committal with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #74 and the United States Army Honor Guard will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.
Memorials may be directed to St. Timothy's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Born March 20, 1933 in Newberry, son of the late Thomas and Ursula (Thompson) Foley, Jim was a 1951 graduate of Newberry High School.
On March 26, 1952, Jim enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on March 25, 1955 attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Jim was employed as a systems technician for Michigan Bell for over 35 years until his retirement in 1993.
Jim was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis, the American Legion Post #74 and B.P.O.E. #1705 both of Newberry. His hobbies included reading, bird watching, church choir and summer visits to Stanley Lake.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his first wife Aileen Foley and siblings Sr. Nadine Foley, Thomas Foley and Robert Foley.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Jean Taylor, whom he married in December of 1995; children Thomas (Corrine) Foley of Wrightwood, CA, Molly (Larry) Healy of Arvada, CO and Kate (Ken) Nelson of Appleton, WI; grandchildren Patrick, Ryan, Tanner and Victoria; great-grandsons Abel and Elias; siblings Yvonne (John) Lelli of Shelby Township, Tim (Jean) Foley of Cheboygan, Patricia (John Wiznerowicz) Foley of Midland and Michael (Ann Routt) Foley of Ypsilanti; several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Tuesday June 15, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Curtis. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn and Fr. Phil Witkowski concelebrating.
Rite of Committal with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #74 and the United States Army Honor Guard will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.
Memorials may be directed to St. Timothy's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
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