Bradenton, Florida
James L. (J.D.) Drinan Jim Drinan, 73, was received into the arms of God on February 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 16, 1937 in Traverse City, Michigan and graduated from St. Francis High School. A few years later, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and...
Read MoreI am so sorry for your loss. Karen, I did a search for you online and came across your Dad's obituary. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Georgia Beatty Geha
March 04, 2011 | Traverse City, MI
My prayers and thoughts to Judy and family.. I 1st met Jim after renting an old apartment from him in the mid 1970's near downtown... I always enjoyed his humor and talking with him.
Walt Gebhardt
February 22, 2011 | Bradenton, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Jimmy from summers at Aunt Danny's cottage when he would give boat rides to all us kids,and as an adult partying in Vegas on my birthday.
We will miss him, Debbie and Chum Spence
February 21, 2011
Jen, Judy, Karen and family: We know how much you love and miss Jim. Our most sincere condolences to you all; we will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Bert, Jen, Thomas, Ellie & Kate Richards
Jennifer Richards
February 21, 2011 | Traverse City, MI
I first met Jim about 30 years ago when he was fishing commercially. He was always eager to share his bounty with any that showed interest or appreciation for his efforts. I grew to know him as a big friendly guy willing to give you the shirt off his back if he felt you were trying to help yourself. Yet , a strong principled man that had little use for laziness or fools. I have thought of him often in recent years. He left the world in a better place than he found it. God bless you Jim. I...
Rick Manning
February 20, 2011 | Palmetto, FL
I have so many fond and funny memories of Jen's Dad during our middle and high school years. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to Jen, Judy, and the entire Drinan family.
Lori Meldahl Toso
February 20, 2011 | Tampa, FL
Jim & I played together since the age of two(our mothers were best of friends, so when they visited each other, we would have to play together). Jim & I were classmates 1st grade through 12th grade. He was a superb athlete in all sports. He was always a very caring & giving individual. He was always ready to give help to the needy. He & his lovely wife Judy will always be amongst our favorite memories. Our family extends to his family our deepest sympathies & prayers
Love forever, Dick &...
Richard & Patsy Wakulat
February 20, 2011 | Charlevoix, MI
Our deepest condolences to Judy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill and Vickie(Wagner) Damstra
Vickie Wagner-Damstra
February 20, 2011 | Bradenton, FL
Pamela S. Steen, Neighbor and friend . I will miss Jim's friendly ways!
February 19, 2011