James Byron "Jim" Montney

James "Jim" Byron Montney, 91, of Mussey Township, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Blue Water Hospice Home with his family by his side.
He was born May 21, 1934, in Clawson, Michigan, the son of the late Pete and Ila (Yager) Montney.
His marriage to Mary Caroline Abend was April 22, 1963, in Deckerville. They spent 46 years together before Mary's passing December 7, 2009.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. for two years.
Jim loved his Lord Jesus Christ and his life that he built with his wife Mary and their five boys. Jim was a loving Father and Grandpa. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was very proud of them.
Jim was a truck driver for most of his career. He also raised pigs and farmed for many years. Some of Jims hobbies were reading the bible and newspapers. He took pride in growing vegetables in his many gardens and taking his harvest to the soup kitchen. Jim loved to travel with Mary, and they would go wherever the car would take them, sometimes that would lead to the casino. He loved being with his friends and family. His famous goodbye was "See you in the Spring". He was a faithful member of the Capac United Methodist Church and loved his church family.
In Jims last year of life, he loved playing cards and listening to music with his caregivers. He was always reminiscing to his family and friends about all his life stories and blessings.
Surviving are sons, Russ and Chris of Capac, Joe (Kelly) of Harrisville and Jason (Stephanie) of Capac; daughter-in-law, DeDe Montney of Capac; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Alex and Alicia Montney (Lincoln, Madilynn), Olivia and Danny Olthof (Lucas), Zachary and Katie Montney, Remington Montney, Joey Montney, Molly and Thomas Heimer, Garrett Montney, Caroline Montney, Madison Montney, Kyle, Zachary, Destiny, Jade Fern, Tiffany and Chris Blankenbaker (Alijiah, Lazarus, Vayda, Kobe; sister, Linda (Garnet), Thomas; sister in-law, Arlene Montney as well as nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Montney; brothers, Robert, Jack and Dave Montney; a sister, Lucille Montney; daughter in-law, Dawn Montney; two grandsons, Jacob Montney and Adam Fern and a longtime friend Rachel Eakes.
A sincere thank you to all of the loving caregivers that were a part of Jims last year of life.
The family honors the memory of Jim and invites you to visit and share memories Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Capac. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday with 10:00 a.m. visiting at Capac United Methodist Church. Pastor Lisa Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Capac Cemetery, Mussey Township.
Memorials are suggested to Capac's Kitchen or Capac United Methodist Church.