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STANDARD, James G. 76 of Springfield, went home to Glory on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1937 in Springfield, the son of Raymond D. and Elizabeth (Stewart) Standard. Jim retired from Kelsey Hayes in 1995 after forty years of service and immediately went into real estate working with Link-Hellmuth for fifteen years. He was a member of the North Hampton Lions Club, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (serving as President), the Board of Realtors, and many other community organizations. Jim was a very active member of the Maiden Lane Church of God where he faithfully served and chaired the Building Committee, Sunday School teacher, visitation ministry, and several other roles. He loved his Lord and the Church. Jim is survived and will be missed by his wife of 32 years, Joyce (Sayers) Standard, four daughters and sons-in-law: Dea and Jim Mihaly of Springfield, Kimberly and Wayne Bryant of Florida, Vicki and Keith Ratliff of North Carolina, and Pam Shafer of Indiana; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Kim Shafer of Springfield, seven grandchildren: Heather (Jeremy) Leifheit, Tyler Ratliff, Michael (Nicole) Eichhorn, Ryan (Liz) Shafer, Jacob Gullett, Drew Ratliff, and Paul Shafer; three great grandchildren: Gracie, J.D., and Natalie; one sister, Vera Jean Brewer of Springfield, several nieces and nephews, and his dog, "Lucy". He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl "Sonny" Standard. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 from 12-2:00 p.m. in the Maiden Lane Church of God, 1201 Maiden Lane, Springfield. A celebration of his life and ministry will begin at 2:00 p.m. following the visitation with Pastor Mark Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Ferncliff Cemetery. Jim was a man of integrity, compassion and kindness to all he interacted with. He was loved and will be missed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maiden Lane Church of God building fund. You may express condolences at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James STANDARD
December 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family during this difficult time.
Dr. Singh and staff
Charles and Nancy Chapman
December 23, 2013
Sorry to learn of Jim's passing.Old time friends and neighbors
Arlean Donohue
December 22, 2013
Will remember you always.
Alan Hube
December 22, 2013
I was surprised and saddened to read of Jim's passing. He was good, kind person.
I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
December 22, 2013
Joyce,
Our sympathy to you and your family.
The Sniders - Robert, Bob, MaryEllen and Richard
December 22, 2013
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. PTL! Jim has experienced that truth!
Jim Gilbert,
SHS '55 Classmate of Jim's
thomas wunderly
December 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim passing,I worked with him at speco. He was a good person. Please accept my sympathy.
December 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. Rick & Sena May
Angi Edwards
December 20, 2013
Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of Jim when I was at Maiden Lane.
paul conklin
December 20, 2013
We worked together at speco for 40 years and He was a very dear friend. our prayers are with you
Paul Cornez
December 20, 2013
Joyce:
So sad for your loss. Fond memories of both you and Jim.
Paul & Natalie Cornez
December 20, 2013
Dea, I'm so sorry for you loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Hayslett-Wilson
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