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James L Seewald
1963 - 2016
James L Seewald
1963 - 2016
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BORN
1963
DIED
2016
James Seewald Obituary
James "Jimmy" Lavern Seewald died January 13th, 2016 at the age of 53, but his unique sense of humor and larger-than-life persona will always be remembered. "Jimmy," as his friends called him (and everyone was his friend), was born on January 11th, 1963 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was the oldest child of Joy Wilson & the late James Anton Seewald. He would spend the greater part of his life in Muskegon, where he attended Oakridge Public Schools and later graduated from Central Christian Academy. As a popular figure in the community, he thrived in school as a member of band and track before graduating in 1981. It was here that he met his then wife Anita. Together they founded Fa-Ho-Lo Family Homes, a point of pride for Jimmy. By the age of 44, however, Muskegon couldn't hold him anymore, and Jimmy moved to Las Vegas, where he lived his life amongst friends and his beloved partner Jo-Ann Ellah. For all who knew Jimmy, he was innately their dearest friend the type of friend who somehow starred as "the instigator" for every good story and provided a jovial disposition for otherwise mundane events. Jimmy brought light to every situation, turning sad moments into hopeful ones or lightening awkward situations with a wisecrack at his own expense (and others if needed). When he wasn't busy being the life at every party, Jimmy poured his boundless creativity and focus into making his numerous homes beautiful. Be it a lakeside brick verandah or an underwater themed fireplace mantle, Jimmy ensured that every one of his houses was his home through diligent work, unparalleled craftsmanship, and, at times, borrowed hard labor (to the behest of his sons). Jimmy leaves behind his two sons James "Nate" Seewald (Kalyn Ann) and Heith Seewald (Amber Paige), as well as his grandchildren Soley, Haley, Sofia, Liam, Ariah, Logan, and Linus; his mother Joy Wilson (Ken); his sister Janet Williams (Terry), his niece Joy Jewett, and nephew TJ Williams (whom Jimmy considered a third son); his sister Carrie Seewald and many other foster siblings; his cherished Jo-Ann Ellah; and his many, many friends. It is true that everyone who knew Jimmy loved him. Nothing better shows the intensity of that love than the fact both of his sons named their own sons after him. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at 12:00 pm at Palm Mortuary Downtown. Though he is no longer with us, Jimmy's wit, humor, and creativity will continue to live on through the future generations Jimmy has forever influenced.
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JoAnn Ellah
August 13, 2021
Hello, my love. August 13, 2021. I wonder how many friends you have met during the past years and especially this past year where so many people here have been lost to the covid virus. I hope all of them are in heaven along side you. You will be taking are of the, I know. This is Karen's birthday "month" (26th) so celebrate with her and let her know that Greg is trying to heal. The key word for all of us is trying. No matter how hard I try, I cannot move past our time together. I love you, baby and always will. As I say to you everyday, be joyful, be comforted and be at peace. Always & forever, Jojo xxxooo
JoAnn Ellah
July 13, 2021
Hello, my love. How can it be that today marks 5 1/2 years since you have been gone? It isn't possible. I talk to you every day and it is as if you have been gone only a short while. Memories are so clear they are hardly worth calling memories, but more like the events of the day. I know that you are happy in heaven surrounded by those you love and I know you hear me pray for all of you. Be content, be at peace, my love. Always & forever, Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
June 14, 2021
Hello, my love. June 13, 2021 - missing you. I am sure you heard Kristi and me talking about you all last week while we were on vacation. We have so many stories to share. I don't know if you understand how often you are thought about every day, baby. When I got home, I found an announcement of Soley's graduation. When you look down on all of us, check out your granddaughter - beautiful young woman. Getting though the COVID-19 trauma which is, hopefully, nearing the end. Don't worry about any of us here. I love you, JIm.
Always and forever, Jojo xxxooo
JoAnn Ellah
January 13, 2021
Hello, my love. I can' t believe that today marks 5 years since you entered your new home. I know it is beautiful and you are fixing it up to meet your standards. Miss you so much. Wait for me. xxoo Jojo
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JoAnn Ellah
January 11, 2021
Hello, my love. Happy Birthday! We all know that you are celebrating with family & friends that are there with you. Nate & Heith will be celebrating via the internet as well. Love you, baby! xxoo Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
December 13, 2020
Hello, my love. Christmas time, 12-13-20, today. Next month will be 5 years since you have gone to heaven.
I miss you baby. Talked so much about you with friends lately. Everyone loves you as always. I hope it is glorious in heaven for you now and always. Forever yours, Jojo xxxxoooo
JoAnn Ellah
October 13, 2020
Hello, my love. It seems like only yesterday that I wrote to you. Today is October 13, 2020; 4 years and 9 months ago you left all of us behind. Today I was feeling particularly alone and in one of those nobody cares moods. I picked up my phone to see if I had any messages. What popped up but a message from you from years ago to let me know that somebody does care. I remember us, baby, always and forever. Yours, Jojo xxoo
JoAnn Ellah
August 13, 2020
Hello, again, my love. Last month I messed up the time since you have been gone. I am sure that was confusing to you when you read it! This month, not last month, is 4 years and 7 months, August 2020. I can't go back to any of the places we visited due to the crazy virus all over the world. But, if I ever get a chance to travel again, I will head to our favorite places. I am glad that you are safe in heaven. Be happy, my love. Yours, always and forever. Jojo xxxxxooooo
JoAnn Ellah
July 13, 2020
Hello, my love. 4 years and seven months. I wonder how long that seems in heaven. Hope I get to find out with you. I wonder if you can look down here and see how the world is doing. Crazy times. You would not approve! The new saying is Be Safe, Be Well. I know that you are both where you reside. I love and miss you, baby. Always and Forever, Jojo xxoo
JoAnn Ellah
June 13, 2020
Hello, my love. Four years and 5 months since you have left and gone on to brighter things. I miss you and hope to see you again soon. Always and forever, Jojo xxxxoooo
JoAnn Ellah
May 13, 2020
Hello, my love. May 13, 2020. 4 years and 4 months today. Can you understand that it seems like yesterday, yet forever, since I have seen you, talked to you. I miss you so much, baby. I hope that I will see you soon. I love you always and forever. xxoo Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
April 13, 2020
Hello, my love. I know you are shining brightly in heaven, but Earth is not doing so well. There is a terrible virus driving the world to ruin. I am glad you do not have to see this mess. You would not be happy. It is April 13, 2020 - 4 years and 3 months since you have gone to a better place. I truly believe that it is a miraculous place fit for you. I love you, baby. Be content. Always and forever, Jojo.
JoAnn Ellah
March 13, 2020
Hello, my love. Today is the 50th month anniversary of you ascending from this earth. I see your face so clearly every day, as though you had left yesterday. I miss our time together. It seemed like, though very different people, we were one person. Only you would understand the meaning in that comment. As each month passes, it is easier for me to go on. Not because time has passed, but because I know that I am one month closer to seeing you again. Always & forever, Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
February 13, 2020
Hello, again, my love. 4 years and 1 month ago you have been away. When are you coming for me, baby? Don't forget me. Love of my life, I miss you. Always and forever, Jojo xxoo
JoAnn Ellah
December 13, 2019
Hello, my love. It is December 13, 2019, almost 4 years that you have been gone. Gone, but never forgotten. I dream of how you are happy in heaven with family and friends you love. I dream of the day you will come for me. My love for you is always and forever. Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
August 13, 2019
Hello, my love. It is August 13, 2019. This would have been our anniversary had we had the opportunity to be married in 2016. Regardless, you will be my forever love. Miss you dearly. Love always, Jojo xxoo
JoAnn Ellah
July 15, 2019
Sorry, my love. I am behind the times in writing. I know that you are having a party in heaven and the fire works must have been amazing from there. I miss you so, Jim. But, you know that already. Be happy, my love. xxoo Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
June 3, 2019
Hello, love. I am early in writing you a note this month as I will be traveling and not have access to a computer. I so wish you were here to go with me on the journey. I know you will be there in spirit and be watching over me. I love you, baby. Always and forever. Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
January 14, 2019
Hello, my love. Today is 3 years since you have gone to heaven. I know you are happy with all those you have loved and lost. You are loved, my baby, and terribly missed by everyone. I hope it will not be long before we are together again. I love you always and forever. xxoo Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
December 13, 2018
Hello, love. today is December 13, 2018, just one month before the anniversary of your leaving us on January 13, 2016. We miss you so much and think about you every day. You are so loved always and forever. Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
November 13, 2018
Hello, my love. Missing you on this 13th of November 2018. Sounds like a long time ago since you have been in a better place, but everything is so vivid in my mind that it seems like yesterday that you were here making everyone laugh. I love you baby and always will. Forever, Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
July 13, 2018
Today is July 13, 2018. Miss you as much as the first day you left us for a better place. I hope you can hear me talk to you every day. You are in my heart always, Jim. You will always be my love. Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
June 13, 2018
Hello, my love! It is June 13, 2018. Another month gone by. I miss you every day; but you know that already as I know you hear me talk to you. I know I will see you again one day soon. Love, Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
May 13, 2018
My love, it's me again. Today is Mother's Day and 28 months since you have been gone from us. Talked to your mom. She misses you. Texted with Soley who went to her first prom. She is amazing & beautiful. I hope you can see her. We all miss you and love you, my baby. You know you are in my thoughts every day. I love you, Jim, always & forever. Jojo
Jojo
April 13, 2018
Hello, again, my love. Another month has passed. 2 years and 3 months have gone by without you, but not a moment goes by without thinking of you. Be happy in heaven, Jim, waiting... Forever my love, Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
March 13, 2018
Hello, my love. It is March 13, 2018. Nothing has changed here. Everyone talks about you all the time as you are so missed. Know that you are in my heart always. I will love you forever. xxoo Jojo
Jojo
February 12, 2018
My love, you have been gone over 2 years now. I wish that you were here every day and you know that as you hear me talking to you all the time. Today, our Karen has joined you. I know you will keep her company and make her laugh. I love you forever. Jojo
December 14, 2017
23 months today, my love. I miss you as much as if it was 23 minutes ago since you left our world. I hope you are at peace in heaven and will be able to come for me when it is time, I will love you always and forever, Jim. xxoo Jojo
Jojo
November 13, 2017
Another month has passed my love adding up to 22 months in all. Miss you as much as if you left yesterday. I have a favor to ask of you. As you are closer to God than any of us, please put in a special prayer for our Karen who is not up to her sunny self. She needs our prayers. Pass it on my love.
Jojo
October 13, 2017
Hi, my love. 21 months have gone by since you were here. Each day is the same as the last...empty without you. Miss you so much. Always and forever.
September 13, 2017
Hello, love. Another month has gone by without you. I pretend that every day is bearable, but, in fact, is not bearable at all. I wait for the day to be with you.
All my love, Jojo
Jojo
August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017. I am watching the E&B wedding my love as this was also to be our wedding day. Know wherever you are we share the same vow. "No measure of time with you will be enough, but let's start with forever." I will keep that promise and one day be with you again my love.
July 13, 2017
Hello, my love. It has been a year and a half since you have been in heaven. But, you have been with me every day since and that will never change. Last month, Nate, Kalyn, Soley, Haley and Logan drove across country and came to Vegas. It was great to see them. Until next month, you have my love as always. Jojo
June 13, 2017
Today marks 17 months since you have been gone my love. If you hear me, please know that I miss you so much, more every day. Baby, I can't wait to be with you again. All my love forever, Jojo
May 14, 2017
My love, I miss you more each day. Today makes 16 months since you have been away. The candles are lit for you each day and will be for as long as I am here. Remember I will love you always and forever. Jojo
Jojo Ellah
April 13, 2017
Hello, my love. Today marks 15 months since you have gone to heaven. Soon it will be Easter. I wish I could be with you to celebrate. I am sure Easter is glorious where you are. I miss you so much, baby. Know that I love you always and forever. Jojo
JoAnn Ellah
March 13, 2017
Hello, my love. After the dream last year, I continue to write to you in hopes that you will somehow hear me. I went to the lagoon and was heartbroken to find our picnic table had been removed. I couldn't visit with you in our place. I watch our saga and read our story every day as hearing the words we spoke to each other repeated in a movie somehow brings me closer to you. Was it coincidence? Or was it fate? E., I will love you forever. B.
February 14, 2017
It is Valentine's Day, Jim. I miss you terribly.and so wish I was with you right now. In a few days, I will be visiting our favorite spot and sitting at our picnic table by the water. Forever and always you will be my only valentine.
I love you, baby. Jojo
"Have you ever tried the baby corn?" <3 Missing you, always....
Tracy Elliott
January 13, 2017
January 11, 2017
Happy Birthday, my love. I wish I could be where you are to celebrate with you. Everyone is hoisting a glass to your memory. Forever yours, Jojo
January 4, 2017
My love, last year on this day you went to the emergency room and slowly began your journey to heaven. 9 days later you completed your trip. I miss you so much baby. I pray that it will be soon that God will have mercy and take me to you. Wait for me my love. Forever and always yours, Jojo
January 1, 2017
My love, it is New Year's Eve. I wish I was with you to welcome in the new year and put the horrific 2016 behind us. I will love you forever and always my baby boy. xxxxoooo Jojo
December 24, 2016
My love,
Today is Christmas Eve. Last year, at this time, we were out Christmas shopping. It was so special that we bought each other the exact same present. I wish I was with you now.
My love forever and always, Jojo
December 13, 2016
My Love,
Today is 11 months that you have been gone. It seems like 11 minutes ago, baby. I love you sweetie. Can't wait to see you again. Jojo
Jojo
November 13, 2016
My love, today is 10 months since you have been gone. Baby, I miss you more than I would miss breathing. I talk to you every day and hope that you can hear me. I hope that God will allow us to be together again soon. I miss you my love. Mine all mine.
April 25, 2016
My love,
Thinking about you every minute. Love you so much my baby.
Jojo
Dave and Debbie Starr
February 15, 2016
JoAnn,
I don't know exactly what to say except I am so very sorry for your loss; there is no way that I can even begin to know what you are going through right now and the pain in your heart. Please know that you are loved and I hope that you can feel a big hug just for you coming from this email. Jim's passing was a tragic loss for all who knew him; his big smile that extended from ear to ear; his kind heart; his wit; and his love and loyalty to his lovely, JoAnn. I hope and pray that the memories, experiences, and all the loving moments that you shared as a beautiful loving couple will help ease your pain in the loss of your wonderful beloved Jim.
Jim was always like a breath of fresh air. When you came in contact with Jim, you were always greeted with an infectious grin, happy go lucky, funny, really nice genuine guy. When we first met Jim it was when he was here to monitor the street sealing; he slept in his car and spent the night on guard to help his beloved JoAnn. And what a great guard he was!!!!! We went down to his vehicle several times and offered our help just in case he needed a restroom, drink of water, and even coffee in the morning. At that first encounter, we thought what a nice guy. We kept checking on him and he thanked us, but didn't want to burden us. During that time and many other experiences over the years, we ended up spending a great deal of time with Jim and grew to really love this man with the big smile, named Jim. Little did we know that he was your other half. When we learned that you were a couple WOW that was GREAT news. What a beautiful union of two wonderful people; a celebration of love. Jim was such a great man, he was a kind hearted gentleman (in the best example of a gentle man) with a great sense of humor to top it off.
We enjoyed meeting you for lunch and the time we got to spend with you both as a couple. God must have big plans for this great man who was taken way too early.
Our hearts go out to you and we're always here for you. We mean that, and I believe you already know that.
All our love to you today and always,
Dave and Debbie
Jonny D Diamond
February 10, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family I never met James but knew and worked with Anita who spoke highly of him Rest in peace
Some of Jim's Vegas friends, Karen,Todd, Joann & Greg with Jim & JoAnn
Karen Wittig
February 10, 2016
My husband Greg & I met Jim on our vacation in Jamaica 26 years ago. After an afternoon of Greg playing water volleyball with Jim, Greg comes to our hotel room and says, "I met the most fun guy this afternoon, you will like him & you have got to meet him!" I did get to meet him. Greg & I went on an excursion in the jungle the next day & Jim was on this excursion. He was a great person to be with under the conditions.We walked through a stream filled with mucky moss covered stones and Jim was so helpful in getting "me" (Greg was doing just fine)on the other side of the stream. A true gentleman! His humor made the whole adventure so much fun!! That was the beginning of our many years of fun adventures. Jim was the kind of guy that would go on vacation and gather friends not souvenirs. I am so glad he gathered us! I truly will miss not getting to have more adventures with him. He has left us both with wonderful memories and will be dearly missed. Love Ya Jimmy, Greg & Karen
Susan Gross
February 3, 2016
Jim, u will be missed, your friendly smile, and kindness, rip ......
Love Susan
Tessa Hasenstab
February 3, 2016
Jim, miss you, I miss your smile and humor,rest in peace my friend,
Love Tessa
Machala Danieri
February 2, 2016
I can't believe I'm saying goodbye to Jim. I had the pleasure of working with him for several months at Elite. He could bring a smile and laughter to any situation. Get ready to laugh all you lucky ones up there in heaven...a truly great man is on his way. Thanks for the Pop Tarts my friend.
JoAnn Ellah
January 25, 2016
Jim, my love, I will miss you until the day we meet again. Yours forever.
Sue Musk
January 24, 2016
I was so shocked to hear Jimmy of your passing. I know we will meet in Heaven. Now God as taken two James Seewald's up to Heaven. So he must have other plans for you two. I will never forget all of the fun you and you mom as well as I had getting the new home ready on Wolf Lake Road, A well as taking our classes. You maybe gone but never forgotten. Hugs and Prayers to the family. Sue Musk( Hurlbert)
Carrie Seewald
January 24, 2016
Brother, you meant and will always mean the world to me. I didn't think I'd know how to exist in a world that you don't. But I understand now that you are in better hands. Celebrating with our Father and our Dad. You will forever be in my heart. I love you.
Suzie Woodward
January 19, 2016
Sending my prayers for the family and friends of Jimmy. His sense of humor and his sweet spirit will be remembered. So very saddened. Gone too soon.
Ruthie Christian
January 17, 2016
My memories of Jimmy are nothing but amazing. I was shocked to hear of his passing but am pleased to know he is in Heaven.I will always hold him in high regards and love. You know how I felt Jimmy. It seems funny to me that you were one of the only one that could chill my crankiness with a smile.I am glad I could make you laugh all those times. I consider myself blessed and honored to have know you.
Mary Christian-Hurst
January 16, 2016
I was very shocked to hear of Jimmys passing. I was in Vegas the end of December-I would have loved to see him. I had heard he was in CA. I cared for him a lot and Joy, Janet and big Jim! I will keep you in my prayers! Im so sorry for your loss! The one awesome thing is that he is with Big Jim and his Heavenly Father!
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