James Eugene Burkhart
James Eugene Burkhart
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On November 30, 2025, Jim passed away peacefully at his family farm, welcomed home to break bread with the Lord.
He is survived by his partner Shirley Priest, niece Kathern Bowles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goldie and Hugh J. Burkhart; brother Hugh E.; nephew Gordon Burkhart.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, 511 S. Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. A luncheon will be held at the funeral home following interment.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
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