James R. Vanderport

I just found out of Jims passing. I have great memories of Shirl and Jim, Joe Mallette , Pam and myself hanging out on a weekend up north in the summer...And his vet!!! We were so impressed with it...many many memories and so sorry for your loss Shirl and family...I'm hoping you find comfort in all the memories...Thinking of your family....Julie Pappas Brown

Shirl, Jake, & Victoria
Lynn and I are so saddened by Jim's passing. Jim was such a kind soul and so fun on vacations to Belize, we will not forget him or you guys. Time will heal the sadness and pain, but the memories will live forever. Sorry we could not be there with you.

Love
Mike & lynn

I went out for the wrestling team as a freshman at Warren Woods. After getting pinned about five times in a row I wanted to quit. Jim encouraged me to hang with it just a couple more weeks. Well, I kept getting pinned but something about the way he encouraged me to stick with it and I did. The result was years of competitive wrestling even after Warren Woods and into my professional life. Memories memories memories of titanic battles, some won and some lost. I love them all.

I shall...

Jim and my husband, John Novak, were room- mates when we were all teaching in Warren Woods. Jim stood up in our wedding and while we haven't seen him in years (since a WW golf outing) we are so sad to learn of his passing. He was one of the "good" guys! We send our prayers to his wife and family.

John and Marybeth Novak
Traverse City, MI 49686

Very sorry for the loss. Jim was a great person who I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. He will be greatly missed. Prayers go out to his family.

No remember Jim from Southgate High School class of 1966. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers for his family and friends. May he Rest IN peace.
Barbara Rumfelt-Daniel

Jim, Although I have not seen or talked to you in years, I have very fond memories of you. I remember going to all the wrestling matches cause of my brother Randy who was great friends with you. I know that you are in a better place and you have some mighty fine company up there too I might add. R.I.P. my friend. You will be greatly missed. My prayers are now for your family. Praying that they heal soon, remembering only the fun and good times.

I remember Jim from Southgate High School. He was a very nice guy and an asset to our class of '66. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. R.I.P. Jim

I remember Jim walking the halls of SHS. My sincerest sympathy to the family. RIP Jim.