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Iva James Obituary

Iva Jean James Holt Born March 25, 1929, in Lansing; died October 6, 2009, at the age of 80. Iva was a loving and caring woman who was a special friend to many and was known for sending cards of all kinds to family and friends for special occasions. She loved playing Bingo, going to the Casino and bowling on the Holiday Nite Owls League for the past 43 years. Iva was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joe, daughter, Roxy, and sister, Nancy. She will be dearly missed by the many family and friends who knew and loved her. Surviving are her daughters, Brenda (Terry) Grant, Sandy (Mike) Johnson and Jody (Terry) Udell; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Ryder; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Special Olympics Area 8, 2901 Wabash Rd., Lansing, MI, 48910; Heartwood School, 625 Hagadorn Rd., Mason, MI, 48854; or to Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar St., Mason, MI, 48854, in memory of Iva James. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 7, 2009.

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Judy Milett

October 10, 2009

I worked with Iva off and on for several years at Heartwood. Heartwood was Iva's love along with all her fellow workers and students. She was a fun, but serious worker. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

October 9, 2009

Iva continues to be a remarkable woman in my memory and will always be. There for everyone, at all times. I don't think there is a Heartwood year that does not include a 'picture' in my head without a picture of Iva in the building! Life is never the way we want it to be, but no one knows what is in store for us where. Roxy and Joe have waited for her, they can share some wonderful time now. Linda Guy

October 8, 2009

we are so very sorry to hear of Iva"s passing. We have known Iva for many years as we have worked at Holiday Lanes where she bowled. She is the most caring,thoughtfull, and kind lady and boy did she love to talk about her children and grandchildren. She was so proud of each and every one of them. Iva, we love you and will miss you deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Carl and Evelyn White

October 8, 2009

So sorry for your loss .She will be greatly missed Jody, Brenda,Sandy
Think of the good times you all have had and know that she is in no
more pain. Love to all of her family. Aunt Sue Eaton Rapids MI

October 8, 2009

So sorry for your loss .She will be greatly missed Jody, Brenda,Sandy
Think of the good times you all have had and know that she is in no
more pain. Love to all of her family. Aunt Sue Eaton Rapids MI

October 8, 2009

Brenda,

I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I know Nancy is giving her what for as only Nancy could. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sympathy is with all your family and you.

Pat Smith

Kathy McQueen

October 8, 2009

My prayers are with your family. Aunt Iva will be miss so much.

Pat McQueen

October 7, 2009

Brenda, Sandy, Jody
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your mom. Iva will be greatly missed.

Pat McQueen and Dorie

Lori LeFever

October 7, 2009

I will miss Iva's smiling face, but I know that she is no longer in pain. She and Nancy are probably picking on each other as I write this. My deepest sympathies.

October 7, 2009

I will miss Iva's smiling face, but I know that she is no longer in pain. She and Nancy are probably picking on each other as I write this. My deepest sympathies. Lori LeFever(Dr. Marilyn Viera's Office)

Michael McQueen

October 7, 2009

I am very saddend of the loss of such a wonderful person, please except condolences from my entire family. aunt Iva will be greatly missed just as uncle Joe and Roxy before her.

Shelley Talsma-Jacobs

October 7, 2009

So sorry to hear of Iva's passing; I'd bowled with her in the Nite Owls league for many year. My thoughts & prayers to Brenda, Sandy & Jody and your families.

Sheryl McQueen

October 7, 2009

Aunt Iva will be missed, but we have our memories. I know its hard losing a mother but she is no longer suffering and is where she wants to be with Uncle Joe. If you need anything just let me know.

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