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James William Tedrow

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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American Cancer Society

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TEDROW, James William Of Hickory Corners

"You become a survivor the moment you learn your diagnosis and make up your mind to fight". For nineteen months, after a three to six month prognosis, Jim fought valiantly as a warrior in the battle against cancer. On February 24, 2009, at...

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I am so sorry to read of Jim's passing, I knew him while working at Asgrow and he was a happy- go-lucky guy, nothing seemed to upset him, he and Tom Rickey worked together and had a busy, but great time. He will be missed by all who knew him at Asgrow.
My thoughts and prayers to Carol and Mike. May God see you through this sad time.

Dear Carol, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May warm memories bring you comfort.
Love always,
Joel and Sharon Kloosterman

I had the highest professional regard for Jim when we worked together, but had the rare privilege to personally witness how much he LOVED and cherished Carol and Mike. It's as a husband and Father that I will remember him best. It was a blessing to know him as a friend... Carol and Mike, you are in my thoughts and prayers, may the 'peace that passes all understanding' bring you through this time of grief. Love you,

Carol - My prayers are with you and know that I'm thinking of you and your family. Janna

Thoughts and prayers from an old neighbor and classmate.

Carol,

I will always remember Jim as one who did the right thing even when
it was unpopular. He was a good
friend and an inspiration to all who knew him. God bless you!

I haven't seen Jim and Carol for many years but we were great friends at the farms and built houses together at the same time. Jim at Gull Lake and our home at Eagle lake.
We had a wonderful time at the farms and I now all will miss Jim's humor, guidance and Love of Life. My sympathy to Carol and the Tedrow family.

Carol, my heart goes out to you and your family. Mike is lucky to have you in his life as I am lucky to have had Jim as a good friend. If you ever need anything or just need to talk, I am here now and always. Peace be with you. Love Sue

Growing up with the Tedrow's as neighbors was one of the greatest things. I'll never forget the willingness of Mike's Dad to take us waterskiing at 6AM, almost everyday of each summer and to teach me how to be a better slalom skiier. Seeing Jim keep going so strongly with such a difficult situation and prognosis helps me truly understand that the power of our human spirit can truly keep us alive when our bodies are slowly failing us. I will forever miss seeing him when I visit the lake,...