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James Michael Monroe
1955 - 2012
James Michael Monroe
1955 - 2012
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James Monroe Obituary
Lansing, MI
Born December 22, 1955 in Lansing, MI, the son of Arnold and Phyllis Monroe, passed away June 12, 2012 at the age of 56. Jim was valedictorian of his 1974 graduating class at Everett High School. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan in 1977. Jim retired from SET/SEG of Lansing where he was employed as an underwriting risk manager in 2004 after many years of service. Jim was preceded in death by his father in 1997. Surviving to cherish his memory are his mother, Phyllis Monroe; daughters, Shannon (Luke Winter) Monroe and Caitlin (Joel) Goike of Lansing; sister, Cheryl of Farmington Hills; brothers, Timothy (Barbara of Eaton Rapids and Steve (Lynn) of Grand Ledge; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday June 15, 2012 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI with the Rev. Richard Preston as celebrant. Interment will take place at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1020 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48911 or to the Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 in memory of James. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com
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Bonnie
June 18, 2012
I worked with Jim at SET for 10 years plus. Hilarious and irreverant, he's a hard person to forget and who would want to? My sympathies to his family and dear ones.
June 15, 2012
Rest in peace J
Luke Winter
June 15, 2012
Jim was a great man and getting to know him over the last ten years has been interesting to say the least. From the beggining he made me feel welcomed as part of the family There was never a dull moment when around Jim. His off-beat sense of humor would bring a smile to your face even though it was likely to make you feel uncomfortable at times. Jim was a unique one of a kind person that will be deeply missed and remembered by many.
John and Sally Ankney Hughes
June 14, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jay was a good friend to our brother Richard.
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Gayla Doolittle
June 14, 2012
I worked with Jim for several years. And yes he did keep things interesting! He made me laugh so much. He was a real joy to work with and very good at what he did. We miss him. My prayers go out to you all.
Shannon Monroe
June 13, 2012
Dad I'm thinking of you on Fathers Day & I really wish you were here with me. I love you with all my heart & I miss you terribly right now. I know Grampa Arnie & Aunt Kathleen among others are taking care of you up in Heaven right now & that you will continue to watch over me & Cait. I keep trying to remember that & remember all our great memories with you because this is so hard losing you. Again we all love you & miss you Dad. Love, Your Eldest Baby Girl
Marcia Osborne
June 13, 2012
Lifting you up, Jim, on your Eternal Journey. Love, Cousin Mart & Joe
Cheryl Monroe
June 13, 2012
My brother Jim was one of kind who always made our family get togethers interesting and colorful to say the least. While his passing changes our family our memories of him will live on forever. Be at peace Jim. I'll love you always. Your sister Cheryl
June 13, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jay was a special man and will be missed. Jane and Kevin Bauer (Richard's sister and brother-in-law).
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