James Archibald MacLeish III
James Archibald MacLeish III
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Surviving Jim are his children Joan MacLeish, James (Cindi) MacLeish IV and (Tadd) Jill Lewis. Grandchildren Erin MacLeish, Rachel MacLeish, James MacLeish V, Tyler MacLeish and Alexi Lewis; and his brother Dan (Joyce) MacLeish. James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Val MacLeish; daughter Janis MacLeish, and granddaughter Tara Lewis.
A celebration of life to be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at 3447 Mayberry lane in Howell, Mi. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Michawana, 6475 Wilkins Road, Hastings MI, 49058 or online at https://michawanacamp.org/donate/.
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Joanne Roe
May 17, 2025
Condolences to the MacLeish family. Sending healing prayers.
Rochelle Visser
May 13, 2025
I loved hearing Jim's testimony of being saved while at camp! He is an inspiration! Praise God for giants of the faith like Jim!
- Rochelle Visser, Camp Michawana
Steve and Darlene Mills
May 13, 2025
Steve and I remember meeting Jim one of our first weeks at Camp Michawana. He was a warm and caring guy and made our time there very rewarding. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Steve and Darlene Mills
The Staff of MacDonald's Funeral Home
May 13, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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