Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Pacific, Missouri
Sep 15, 1917 – Oct 30, 2012
Green, James R. Sr., baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Beloved husband of Betty J. Green (nee Covert-Gustafson) and the late Jeannatta Green (nee Powers). Dear father of Laura Schreiner, Barbara (Bud) Avooske, Pat Cardillo, Mary (Jim) O'Brien, Ida "Pinky" Cox, James (Marcia) Green Jr., Damian (Julie) Green and the late Michael (Barbara) and Stephen (Judy) Green; grandfather of 24; great-grandfather of 42; great-great-grandfather of 3; brother of Audrey Sims; step-father and friend of 11, step-grandfather of 22; step-great-grandfather of 12.
Jim served in the U.S. Army during WWII and fought in The Battle of the Bulge. He remained active in the Veterans organization and was involved in school presentations on educating children about The Battle of the Bulge. Jim was an avid golfer, charter member of Forest Hills Country Club and life time member of Franklin County Country Club.
Services: Funeral Mass at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1587 Hwy. AM, Villa Ridge, MO 63089, Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Marys Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday 3-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Dear Aunt Betty & Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Jims passing. The two of you brought each other so many loving blessings. Loves never passes. Gods Peace to you all.
Love, Stewart & Sally & Family
Sally & Stewart Free
November 13, 2012 | Brighton, MI
Dear Aunt Betty,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim -- I am sure you will treasure the days you had together. Keep strong in your faith. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Patti, Josh and Lauren Wylie
November 13, 2012
My the Lord bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow.
Charles H. Schumacher
November 10, 2012 | Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
Betty, Ann and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Even though I only met Jim once, I know he meant a lot to you. Sending condolences during this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Patricia Lee
Patricia Lee
November 10, 2012 | St. Louis, MO
We will miss Jim very much although we only knew him for a short time. Six years was not nearly long enough.
We did not want him to go.
He will be dearly missed and always in our hearts.
Love, Ann, Jeff, Hannah,
Alex, Michelle,
Nicholas, Kimberly and Zachary.
November 07, 2012
Der Aunt Betty,
we are so sorry you must go through these trying days. We know Jim was a blessing in your life,and the times you shared were very special. Bob and I are sad we never had the chance to get to know him.
We think about you often and remember your wonderful visit.
You are a special lady, and we love you. Mary and Bob
November 04, 2012
Dearest Aunt Betty and Family,
Although we never had the privilege of meeting Jim, we are so happy that you were blessed to have him in your lives. He brought joy, happiness and love to you, and for that we are grateful.
You are very special to us and our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Love,
Paul and Susan
November 04, 2012
Jimmy and Marcia, hvae been thinking of you. My sympathies. He was a classy guy. I've been occupied tracking my famiy in NJ who are well and working on recovery. Talk to you soon.
Fr. Tom
Fr. Tom Wyrsch
November 02, 2012 | Florissant-St. Louis, MO
dear betty and ann i know this is very hard right now but you both do know that it will get better we all know this . he is in a much better place now maybe he and grayson can talk together now and watch over all of us love to you and the family. pat
November 02, 2012