Grand Rapids, Michigan
McALLISTER (Rockford) - James Joseph McAllister, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2004 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Anita; children, Timothy and Lisa McAllister of Grand Rapids, Elizabeth McAllister of Nampa, ID, Sarah McAllister of Rockford;...
Read MoreI think of my uncle Jim every day...and somehow I am comforted by the thought that he is looking in on all that loved him. His spirit really lives on in all of us. patti
patti ferguson
October 31, 2004 | Boise, ID
Jim & Grandson William
September 03, 2004
To my best friend Sarah, and all her family,
Words could never express how great your Dad was, and will always be. He was one of the greatest guys I ever knew and I feel honored to of been one of the McAllister "kids". I always felt welcome in your home, and your Dad was such a big part of that. He could always make me laugh, and I rarely saw him without a smile.
I love you and I will always be here for you. And your Dad will always be watching over you, just...
Meredith Burrington
May 02, 2004 | Sparta, MI
My dear baby brother: I remember the day you were born. Mom walked from town to Tafel's, why I don't have a clue. At the top of the hill she knew she was in labor and Dad finally picked her up and eventually they went to the hospital. I was in nursing school and Dad called and told me I had ANOTHER litle brother. Mom wanted to call you Joey but the boys said "name him anything you want, we're calling him Jimmy", so Jimmy you were. And now, all 3 Jimmy McAllister's are gone. But you were the...
Marianne Ebert
April 30, 2004 | Nampa, ID
For the family of Jim
I worked for Jim for 2 years at Builders Square and I have never worked for a better and kinder man. He helped me get to where I am today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Wellman
April 14, 2004 | Gwinn, MI
"It is not length of life, but depth of life."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
Richard Thater
April 12, 2004 | Forest Hills, NY
To the family of James McAllister,
May your memories of James and your love for each other sustain you through this terrible sadness.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Moore
April 12, 2004 | Forest Hills, NY
Aunt Anita, Sarah, Tim, Liz, Lisa, everyone:
Uncle Jim was incredibly sweet and loving to say the least. Although his death is shocking and very saddening, we all must remember that he is in a better place now, and God has a special plan for him and all of us. Let's stay strong in our faith, keep praying, and rest assure that God is guiding us. I love you guys, and God bless Uncle Jim.
Allison Yochim
April 11, 2004 | Boston/Chicago, MA
Anita - I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Delores Moore
Delores Moore
April 08, 2004 | Grand Rapids, MI, MI
