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Jim was born October 29, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Gustave and Adah (Harr) Ebert. Born in Detroit but grew up on Higgins Lake where his parents owned a resort. While stationed in San Diego in the Navy Jim met and married the love of his life Judith Lanham of Evansville, IN. They were married for over 50 years and raised five children many of those years in Fenton MI. Jim was a retiree of GM where he worked at Fisher Body 1 and later Buick City. After retiring, Jim and Judy moved back to Roscommon to live out their retirement.
Jim had a love for sports, playing many in highschool. When his children were young he coached and umpired little league and was a boy scout leader. One of his greatest honors was being a leader to, then future astronaut, Michael Bloomfield. After retirement Jim managed, played, and umpired for the church softball team up until he was 80. Jim loved fishing, bird hunting and his dogs. He also had a passion for woodworking and spent many hours carving duck decoys for hunting and display. Jim had a love for God and spent many years serving at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Roscommon.
Jim will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by
daughters; Jerri (Ed) Hudson of Owosso,MI; Dori (Kevin) Mignault of Swartz Creek, MI;
sons; Greg (Peggy) of Bloomington, MN, Jeff (Ann-Louise) of Petoskey MI
grandchildren; Chris Ward of New Bern NC, Andrew (Nicole) Ludowici, GA, Jessica Ward of Durand MI, Courtney (Joe) Martinez of Mt. Clemens MI, Aaron (Rachel) Hudson of Plainwell MI, Katie Hudson of Ann Arbor MI, Mathew (Cheyenne) Mignault of Swartz Creek MI, Timothy Mignault of Swartz Creek MI, Daniel Mignault of Swartz Creek MI, Jayden Galloup of Bay City MI, Jorey Galloup of Swartz Creek MI
great grandchildren; Jacob, Jayden, Chace, Bentley, Carter, Kaitlyn, Jack, Archie, Oliver and Raegan.
as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Daughter Patricia Ward, brother Richard Ebert, sister Harriett Lenhart.
Jim's family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. A Graveside Service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in the Spring. Donations may be made to Roscommon Humane Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
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Laurette Frampton
February 18, 2025
To Jim´s family
I´m so sorry to hear of his passing. My family knew Jim from Good Shepherd church. He was such a good friend and was always there when we needed help and we were there when he needed our help. We use to talk about his childhood, stories that took place in the neighborhood I lived ( half mile up the road Higgins lake ) , stories of his teenage time driving in the bog and getting stuck. Working the family business ( lake cottages). Also, I´m from linden, mi so we would talk about the flint area and his family and his jobs.
Jim and Judy crossed our paths in faith and love and will never forget their kindness. Prayers for strength and comfort for the Ebert family. We will miss him greatly.
Laurette frampton
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