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Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel

9191 Red Arrow Hwy

Bridgman, Michigan

James Wold Obituary

James Wold

Sept. 25, 1959 - Sept. 17, 2016

BERRIEN SPRINGS - James J. Wold, 56, of Berrien Springs passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at South Haven Health System.

A funeral service will be held 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with Pastor Maynard Schoen officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 5 - 6:30 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences accepted and a live stream of the service at www.PikeFH.com.

Jim was born September 25, 1959 in Michigan City, Indiana the son of Harold and Carol (Sips) Wold. On August 21, 1993 Jim married the former Janis Dowell. He was a State Farm Insurance agent in Mishawaka. Jim always put family first and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed boating and in his younger years worked at Oselka Marina in New Buffalo.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Janis; a daughter, Jillian (fiancé, Michael Starbuck) Wold of Wyoming, Michigan; a son, Jacob Wold of Berrien Spings; his mother, Carol Wold of New Buffalo; a brother, John Wold and a sister, Kathleen Wold both of New Buffalo; and father- and mother-in-law, John and Marian “Buddy” Grooten of Berrien Springs.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harold A. Wold in 2011.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Wold

37 Entries

Carol Piotrowski

October 7, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. He was my insurance agent for 21 years and was always kind and helpful to me. I am so sad and I will miss him. My deepest compassion to his family.

October 4, 2016

Just heard of Jim's passing. So very sorry for your loss. We were clients of his for the past 22 years. His kindness and sense of humor will be missed.

Dan Garing

September 30, 2016

Jim will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Dan & Sue Garing (28 year client)

September 27, 2016

Janis- I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for your family during this difficult time. Peggy Van Laere

Rich & Carmen Fleischauer

September 24, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Praying that God would lift you up in the days ahead.

Erin S

September 22, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was my parent's agent, my agent, and most recently my daughter's agent. He was there for me through many firsts. My first car, my first apartment, my first child, my first house. He was a truly genuine person and he will be missed. Praying for the family ❤

Barbara Jordan

September 22, 2016

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We met him 30 years ago at Oselca Marina and kept in touch after he joined State Farm Insurance. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Abbie Sheline

September 21, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Mr Wold was an incredible father who raised wonderful and kind children. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.

Deb Childs

September 21, 2016

Jim was an honest and hard working person who loved his family. My prayers go out to his loved ones during your time of immense sorrow...

Jerry and June Scoma

September 21, 2016

Very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wold family. Jim will certainly be missed.

Natalie Siebenmark

September 20, 2016

One of my fondest memories as a kid was Jr. high. Jim was the girls basketball coach and he was so much fun! I had the pleasure of reconnecting with him through his daughter Jillian at Berrien Springs in Volleyball program. My heart love and prayers go out to his wife daughter and son. Jim will be missed so so much... Taken to soon

Calvin Johnson

September 20, 2016

We can't begin to imagine what you are feeling, but let us share our heart-felt condolence.

Dean & Diane Brown

September 20, 2016

We were saddened at hearing of Jim's untimely passing. May God be with Janis during this difficult time. I enjoyed working with him during my time as a State Farm Manager as well as an Agent. He will be greatly missed.

Ron Wieczorek

September 20, 2016

Jim was my agent since he came to State Farm over 25 years ago, We had so many conversations about our families, cars and whatever we needed to talk about. A great, loving, caring man who will deeply missed by anyone who ever knew him. My heart goes out to family and Becky at his office.

Ron Wieczorek

September 20, 2016

Jim Sommer

September 20, 2016

Jim was my insurance agent for many years, but visiting the office was like visiting an old friend. Always a smile, always a pleasant conversation, always helpful advise. Jim was a great guy, and I will surely miss him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Chuck Ruth

September 19, 2016

Jim will be missed by the hundreds of families he helped in his work, by his friends and especially his wife and children. My mother lost her father at 18 years of age and she was very saddened to hear the news at 93, knowing the same pain in 1941. God has called Jim home - May God Bless

Dennis Sharp

September 19, 2016

Jim was my insurance agent and he was always very helpful and thoughtful. I also know he was a good Christian man. He will be greatly missed.

Keith Carlson

September 19, 2016

Deepest condolences to the Wold family.
Jim and I were in school together K -12
Many great memories, especially basketball champs in 78. Sail on sail on sailor.
Go Bison 44.
Keith C Carlson.

Mark and Lynda Wurzel

September 19, 2016

Our hearts and prayers go out to Janice, Jillian, and Jake. May the Lord comfort you with a peace that passes understanding.You are loved by us and our Creator, who gives earthly and then heavenly life through the hope of Jesus Christ.

Tom Holdren

September 19, 2016

jim was my insurance agent for years. He will be greatly missed and ill never forget his helpfulness. My prays and thoughts are with his family tonight.

Teresa Susong

September 19, 2016

Difficult news to hear. Jim inspired laughter and wisdom among the first of his State Farm family where I knew him in our 1992 trainee agent class. Lifting up prayers for him and family.

Chris Neal

September 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Wold family...

Jim&Carol Nilles

September 19, 2016

May God pour his comfort& peace upon Jim's family as go throught this difficult time.

September 19, 2016

May God wrap His loving arms around Jim's family giving them comfort and peace during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Lori Nilles-Blunier,south bend,in

Tony & Grace Gilmore

September 19, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Wold family.

Mr & Mrs Kevin Toth

September 19, 2016

So sorry to hear this. Jim was always so kind and helpful to his clients. May he rest in peace.

Andrew Stone

September 19, 2016

We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was a kind man and a good neighbor. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in what is certainly a trying time for your family.
-the staff of Jeff's on Lincolnway

Ben Baier

September 19, 2016

So sorry to get this news. May God keep your hearts and minds in perfect peace and give you strength as you move through this deep valley.

Jim was a good man who always spoke his mind, and always was there to offer a kind word of encouragement.

Kim Clarke

September 19, 2016

Jim was one of the few who even when you hadn't seen or spoke to them in a way you always held close in you heart and memory. My life is so much richer for having know him. Heart felt condolences to all who loved him.

Robert L Miller

September 19, 2016

Our Prayers and Condolences to the entire Wold Family. Jim was a Great Man! Very kind, considerate and friendly - - All of the time! He always had a friendly "Hello" when and wherever we crossed paths. May God Continue to Bless Your Family in this difficult time.

Joy (Langel) Dwight

September 19, 2016

We are deeply saddened by the news of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful person and so full of life! He will be greatly missed. We are praying for your family.

Ot Schroeder

September 19, 2016

I didn't know Jim well but what I did know about him was that he was very passionate about doing the right thing for his clients and he always had high standards. Please accept my sympathy.
Ot Schroeder, Agent in Warsaw

Christy Kutzli

September 19, 2016

Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. We are praying for healing thru this difficult time.

Richard Gates

September 19, 2016

I only worked with Jim for a short while as his Agency Field Executive. Jim was very respectful and always put his clients first.

Vince Norton

September 19, 2016

On behalf of the South Haven Yacht Club sailors, I wanted to reach out and let you know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Although we are competitors on the race course, we are a close knit family and share your loss.

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