Ann Arbor, Michigan
1931 - 2020
Craven, James William 10/17/1931 - 9/17/2020 Ann Arbor James William Craven ("Jim") was born October 17, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and passed away there at his home on September 17, 2020. Jim was the younger son of George and Elsie Craven, who had emigrated from Yorkshire, England, in 1920....
Read MoreAdele, Claire, Irene, and Marianne, and all of your extended families - we're so sorry to learn about Jim's passing. Your family has always been so close, and so kind, to our Clark family - we grew up together in a wonderful place and time. Blessings and much love to you all.
Fred Clark
October 15, 2020 | Neighbor
This obituary is a beautiful tribute. Thank you for writing it and sharing the story of his life with so many. My condolences to Jim's family.
Sarah McNitt
October 14, 2020 | Coworker
my dear pam and jane. you had an amazing dad. I"m thinking of you.
vicki honeyman
October 13, 2020
I was a good friend of Jim from youth to post Korean War and we shared many adventures as teens. He will always be in my memories.
Ron Hoppe
October 06, 2020 | Friend
Dianna, Jim & Ann
While I only met him once, I feel like I've known him forever through the stories shared by coworkers and friends. I will forever be grateful for his kindness, generosity and humor which I can still feel every day working in the conservation lab that he designed. His many "Jimisms" will awlays be remembered, and when someone asks me how did I manage to complete a complex project I'll say: “With charm, personality, good looks, and manual dexterity.” Just like Jim used to... Rest in peace, Jim.
Corinne Robertson
October 06, 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | Coworker
A wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. I always enjoyed coming down from the Archives of Michigan with some map, and once the 1835 Michigan Constitution for restoration. He was graciousness itself. My condolences to the family and all the many who admired this great man.
Helen V. Taylor
October 05, 2020 | Coworker
