Grand Rapids, Michigan
1947 - 2009
WELCH - James C. Welch, aged 62, passed away on October 16, 2009 with his wife of 33 years by his side after a courageous nine-month battle with leukemia. Jim was born in Grand Rapids on March 6, 1947. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School before attending DePauw University, where he...
Read MoreMy sympathy to the Welch family. I got to know Jim when we were working together as part of the Steelcase Design Partnerhsip. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all who knew. Jack Cottrell
Jack Cottrell
October 29, 2009 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Jane ,
With Caty we are terribly sorry to understand that your fight against this terrible deasese was helpless .Jim's videos and Emails kept me aware of every steps you went through . We are too sad .. No word can say what we feel .He was a real friend .We share your pain ,We are with you , and we'll miss him for ever . Alain ,Caty Roussiaux
Alain Roussiaux
October 29, 2009 | Paris
Jane and family,
Jim was such a special man. I know you all miss him terribly. I pray that God is giving you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Hugs to all...
Gayle and Joel Dyer
October 28, 2009 | Woodson, TX
I offer the Welch family my sincere condolences and pray that the "God of all comfort" will be with you in this time of distress.
Deepest Sympathy,
J.Murray
October 27, 2009
Dear Welch Family,
I am terribly sorry to hear of his loss.
We can take comfort from our Heavenly Father, remembering that he is the "Hearer of prayer" and wants to comfort us during difficult situations.
My prayers are with you.
K.Salas
October 27, 2009
Dear Jane and family, I had the privelege of knowing Jim through a support group in which he actively helped others, including myself - when I had cancer. Such a kind and gentle soul who really and truly cared about people. I know he will be dearly missed. He was missed when he moved away in '99. Wishing you peace through this painful time of transition.
Amy S
October 27, 2009 | Euless, TX
Dear Jane,
On behalf of all of us at Baxter Community Center, we want to thank you. We are so grateful to God that part of the legacy Jim leaves the city of Grand Rapids is that more urban youth are catching the vision of hope. That vision is a beautiful sight. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We thank God for Jim's life on this side of heaven and for you for sharing him with so many others. With respect,
Melanie Beelen
October 26, 2009 | Grand Rapids, MI
My deepest sympathy to his family.Jim and I didn't see each other that much but when we did we always had a great laugh
over some nonsensical piece of information.Jim was a class act.I'll
miss him.
Tim Moore
October 23, 2009 | Bonita Springs, FL
Jimmy was a great guy. I always felt better when I knew he was running things. I am sorry that he has left us. He will be remembered. He was my friend many years ago. Fred Winters EGR Class of 65
Fred Winters
October 22, 2009 | Fayette, MI
