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James Kindrew Obituary
10/29/2019
James D. Kindrew, 79, of Palmerton, formerly of East Stroudsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 29 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Ruth Ann (Bollinger) Kindrew. They were married 13 years last February.
Shortly after graduating East Stroudsburg High School in 1959, where "Spider" excelled in basketball, Jim served honorably in the Army from 62-1965, including three tours of duty in Vietnam.
He worked at Patterson Kelley Manufacturing for 41 years until retiring in 2006. He also worked for Ehrlich's Meat Market, and for Harley D. Fish Jr. Custom Woodworking.
Jim attended Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Trachsville. He was an avid bowler and a lifelong New York Yankees fan. He loved driving his 1980 Monte Carlo, and belonged to the Monroe County Cruisers and the Trolley Shops Cruisers car clubs. Jim was elected into the East Stroudsburg Athletic Hall of Fame for basketball in 2009 and Pennsylvania USBC Bowling Hall of Fame in 2014.
Born in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Edward and Lillian (Repsher) Kindrew, and was known to his family as "Pappy," "Poppy," "Pappy Jim" and "Happy Jim."
Survivors: Wife; daughters Millette Berger and companion Michael Wallingford, Pamela, wife of Jesse Shores, Michele Fredericks, Melissa, wife of Troy Bryfogle, Megan Fredericks; sons Timothy Kindrew and companion Joyce Conroy, Michael Fredericks and wife Jen; 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; niece Judy Bowers and nephew Jeff Kindrew. Jim was predeceased by brothers Robert, Ralph and Charles, sisters Dorothy Gorgy and Elizabeth Bittinger.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, November 2 at T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave, Palmerton. Call 6-8 p.m. Friday and 2-3 p.m. Saturday. www.tk-thomas-fh.com
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January 27, 2020
he was my best grandpa ever. love you
Eileen Makovsky
November 8, 2019
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My memory of him will be of the trip out west and getting "bugged by Pauly" constantly... he sure was a good egg! My thoughts and prayers for you at this time for comfort and strength. Take care.
Eileen...Donna Derrick's sister.
November 3, 2019
TO THE FAMILY OF JAMES KINDREW; SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF JIM. SENDING OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES. COUSINS, CHARLES AND ELIZABETH SNYDER.
BARRY & MARIANNE REPSHER
November 1, 2019
Remembering your great love story today and always.
David Clark
November 1, 2019
I worked with Jim at Ehrlich's Market in the early 1970's. They were good times.
Terry and Karen Heiney
October 31, 2019
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Cherish the many memories. May those memories provide some comfort during this difficult time.
Art and Judy Good
October 31, 2019
To the entire family if Jim. Only familiar with him from the car show at The Trolley and know he was a very nice person and very friendly. We will just know that being it is the Halloween time again they won't be anyone to take his place in that blond wig, sweater, and full skirt. Our prayers and condolences to all of you and hope he is entertaining in heaven. Cherish those memories and God will see you through.
Wendy Borger
October 31, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family. Jim was a great guy. He will be missed dearly. Hugs and prayers to all. Talk about the great memories to help in the coming days, weeks, months and on. Much love...
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