This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ECCLES, ENGELHARDT, CAIN, ONDERLINDE, ELLIS, GRUPENHOFF, REIF, HARMA, KEELER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27009/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ECCLES, James N. Age 78 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on Sept. 5, 2010. Born on April 15, 1932 to Norman and Lillian (Engelhardt) Eccles and raised in Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. He joined the R.O.T.C. while at Western Michigan University and graduated cum laude from The College of Education in 1954. James served in the Army during the Korean War. He returned to Kalamazoo and worked at J.C. Penny, IBM and retired from James River as Manager of Data Systems. Jim became involved with the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) in 1978. Along with two other members, Jim started The Pine Lake Fund and was treasurer and elected President for more than 20 years. James enjoyed watching the stock market on TV and following politics. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry; daughter-in-law, Amy Eccles and two nephews. Jim is survived by his wife, SueAnne (Cain) Eccles, whom he married on December 30, 1980. Also surviving are sons, Jim Eccles, Jr. of Kalamazoo, David J. O! nderlinde of Dorr, MI and Michael (Ericka) Onderlinde of Kalamazoo and daughters, Evelyn (Tom) Ellis of Chelsea, MI, Eloise Eccles of both of Portland, OR, Barbara (David) Grupenhoff of Rochester Hills, MI, Trish (David) Reif of Lunenburg, MA and Brenda (Matt) Harma of Richland; 16 grandchildren; a brother, Patrick (Pat) Eccles; a sister, Linda (Ron) Keeler of Tuscon, AZ; a sister-in-law, Diane Eccles and several nieces and nephews. Respecting Jim's wishes, his body has been donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. A celebration of his life will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Louie's Trophy House Grill, 440 E. North Street, Kalamazoo. Tax deductable memorial contributions may be directed to Pine Lake Fund, P.O. 232, Plainwell, MI 49080. Arrangements by PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave 349-7735 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 8, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.