James M. Grashaw

Grashaw, Mr. James M. Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the age of 80 years. James M. Grashaw was born on March 4, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Nelson M. and Emma P. (Gugel) Grashaw. Jim married Sandra H. (Alexander) Grashaw on July 28, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Sandy and their children, Todd Grashaw (Laurie Gilroy), Kurt Grashaw, Holly Blanco; seven grandchildren, Megan Grashaw, Tim Grashaw, Lauren Grashaw, Tyler Grashaw, Amanda Blanco, Jessica Blanco, Brianna Blanco, Ralph Ricciardi and Emma Ricciardi; his in-laws, Paul Alexander and his wife, Mary Anka, Jack Lobsiger and his wife, Betty Jean, several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Jim was also predeceased by his sisters, Barbara Wolters and Donna Lobsiger, and his brother, Gerald Grashaw. Prior to his retirement, Jim was employed in the banking industry; was in management with several of his positions; was Vice President of Detroit and Northern, where his start was to oversee the planning and construction of the new corporate headquarters of the Detroit and Northern building in Hancock, Michigan; also in charge of the new Marquette branch; was President of Family Savings and Loan in West Springfield, Virginia. After retiring, he wanted to open his own consulting company and did so for six years. His coworkers and friends all have sent notes saying, “Jim was a leader in his field, fair, honest, kind and had a special rapport with his employees and workers.” He had incredible work ethics. He was a good Christian man, a humble servant of his Lord and it showed. Several also commented, “No one even had a bad thing to say about Jim.” His memberships included Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Mortgage Lenders, Rotary, and was awarded the Paul Harris Honorary Award. Jim’s hobbies and past-times were bowling, coaching his children’s sports teams, reading and traveling. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express their love and sympathies are asked to consider a memorial contribution to Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E. Preston, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, in loving memory of Jim. Memories and sympathies of Jim may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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James M. Grashaw

March 4, 1940 - April 20, 2020