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2017
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James Laba Obituary
Jim was born June 27, 1942 in Colfax, Michigan to Henry and Laurene Laba.
He was a retired manager for the Chrysler Corporation. He was a former member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, the Loyal Order of the Moose and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 49 years, Pamela J. Laba of North Port;
a daughter, Nicole Schweninger and husband, Mike of Clio, Michigan; and 5 grandchildren, Michael J., Parker, Andrea, Allison and Adrian.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home Chapel, 2151 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33949. Interment will military honors by a U.S. Army Honor Guard will be held later at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS
66675-8517 www.support.woundedwarriorsproject.org
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family.
Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
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The feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable when coping with the loss of a dear loved one. May you turn to the Inspired Word at 1 Corinthians 15:26.
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