Flint, Michigan
BEAUDOIN, James Arthur - Of Flint, MI, age 80, went home to Heaven to join his loving wife on Friday, April 15, 2011. James passed away peacefully at home in Palm Springs, California after a short fight with cancer. Funeral service will be held 9a.m. Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Chaplain Hank Messing officiating. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery with military graveside service under the auspices of VFW Post #822 Honor Guard. Contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Visitation 2-8p.m. Thursday and 8:30a.m. Friday until the time of service at the funeral home. James a.k.a. Jimmy LeBeau was born and raised in Flint and retired from General Motors. He was an accomplished musician and spent his entire life entertaining. James served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Surviving are sister, Norma Flore (Robert); his eight children, Debbie Yvonne Caton (Jack), Donna Lisa Schmidt (Dwayne), David Arthur Beaudoin Sr., Daniel Joseph Beaudoin, Dawn Renee Beaudoin, Deanna Michelle Beaudoin, Daphne Jane Ludke and Dean Matthew Beaudoin. 19 grandchildren, Stephanie, Melissa, Lindsey, Tommy, Andy, Mike, Dave Jr., Angela, Joey, James, Brittney, Tisha, Amy, Anthony, Kevyn, Deanna, Will, Ashley, Alysa; 20 great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his wife Cecilia Consuelo Avina Beaudoin and his parents Arthur Joseph and Yvonne Marie Beaudoin. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of Jim. Old piano favorites on radio, songs I sang with him, or pictures on Facebook. He was a man you don't forget easily. R.IP. my friend. Many others that enjoyed your presence have now joined you in your new home. I hope you are all happy and free from pain. Miss you.
Wanda Brace
April 10, 2019 | Anaheim, CA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeanne (Sny) Nunnemaker
April 28, 2011 | Edgewater, FL
Sorry to read about Jimmy's passing today, we enjoyed his piano playing and sing alongs on many occasions and most especially at Christmas time. So from all his friends and fans here at Sunrise Country Club who will miss him and his music, we extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Peace...Barry, SCC, Rancho Mirage Ca.
April 27, 2011
I met Jimmy through his daughter DeeDee and her family became my family. He & Cecelia celebrated an anniversay at my home where he & my husband serenaded us with their music. I spent many hours listening to Jimmy play his piano at various piano bars and loved to sing along with him. He was a loving man and gave of himself to so many through his music. He will be truly missed, but created memories that will live on with all of us blessed to have known him.
Wanda Smith-Brace
April 25, 2011 | Anaheim, CA
As a kid I always remember Mr.Beaudoin as a quiet,gentle man, that worked all day, and on the weekends went off to play gigs.
The Beaudoin family was like my 2nd family, as a kid. I was always over there. There was always something goin on !
Mr & Mrs. Beaudoin had a houseful,of kids but didn't seem to mind having some strays around.They were very generous that way.
My deepest condolences to the Beaudoin family in this time of sorrow.
But now Jimmy can play with his...
cameron taljonick
April 22, 2011 | Montrose, MI
One memory of Jimmy that stuck with me was the time Dave and I went to see him at one of his regular gigs. Jimmy was kind enough to let us sit in with him on a couple songs and we all had a great time.
Condolences to the Beaudoin Family.
Rest in Peace, Jimmy.
Greg Grimes
April 21, 2011 | Hilliard, OH
So thankful to reconnect with your dad on his 80th birthday last year. He was a wonderful friend to my dad, Tom Thompson and Louise. We all loved him and his music. He was a special guy and you can all be proud to call him dad!! God Bless you all!!
Debbie Olsey
April 21, 2011 | Clio, MI
I DIDN'T KNOW JIM REAL WELL BUT WORKED WITH HIM AT GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE PARTS. FIRST CLASS GUY AND GREAT ENTERTAINER ENJOYED HIM MANY TIMES AT THE SPEAKEASY IN FLUSHING,MICHIGAN MAY HE REST IN PEACE GARY GOODENOUGH FLUSHING MICHIGAN
April 21, 2011
Jimmie was a great entaintainer and a much loved cousin,loved by many, he will be missed. Mary and Don LaCross
April 21, 2011