BOOK - Mr. James Roy Book aged 81 of Rockford, formerly of Grove City, PA., passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leslie and Alice Book; brothers, Bill and Jesse Book; sisters, Betty Dennison and Mary Ann Book; daughter, Debbie Essenberg; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Thelma Neeley. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth; children, Connie (Joseph) Szczepanek, Laurel Book, Joseph (Lori) Book, Ann (Clay) Dehen; grandchildren, Zachary (Theresa), Alyssa and Peter Szczepanek, Karen Essenberg, Amy (Greg) Broersma, Angela and Kellie Book; great grandchildren, Masyn, Dylan, Bethany, Rachel, Kimberly and AJ; brothers, Dale Book, John (Sharon) Book; sisters, Edie (Bunk) Spence, Wanda Patterson, Evie Book, Eleanor Christy; sisters-in-law, JoEllen Snyder, Rebecca Hilliard; many nieces and nephews. James worked for many years as a Pattern Maker. He began his career at P. Wall and Cooper Bessemer, both in Grove City, PA., he continued his career in Michigan at Michigan Pattern, Model Pattern and later became manager at JB Pattern in Muskegon where he later retired. James moved his family to Grand Rapids where he attended Grand Rapids Bible College. Following his graduation James served as Pastor with Baldwin Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be held 12:00 Noon, Wednesday June 14, 2017 at the Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont, 1601 Post Dr. NE., Belmont, MI and at Stoneboro Methodist Church, 32 Lake St., Stoneboro, PA. His family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday from 6 to 8PM at Stegenga Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment Washington Park Memorial Gardens. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Roy Book please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Visitation
JUN 13. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
Visitation
JUN 14. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]funeralchapel.com
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
Celebration of Life
JUN 14. 12:00 PM (EDT)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
Celebration of Life
JUN 14. 12:00 PM (EDT)
Stoneboro Methodist Church
32 Lake Street
Stoneboro, PA
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We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Dave and Deb Hartger
- Deb Hartger
So sorry for your loss, and praying for your comfort and encouragement in a very trying time!Lloyd Welton
- Lloyd
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of James Roy Book.
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Deepest sympathy to you Connie and your family at this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, Shari Munson RN
- Shari
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of James Roy Book.
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Irene Balowski purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of James Roy Book.
- Irene Balowski
A sad day for the family, but he is rejoicing at being called to his heavenly home free from pain and suffering. I will miss his smile, twinkling eyes and his huge inventory of jokes.I will treasure the bird houses he made for me. His many inventive projects seen all over his home were evidence of not only his talent but his creative mind. I hope you all find solace in your memories of him.
- Donna Kahny
Sending prayers for comfort, peace and help. Glenn & Elaine Hepler
- Elaine Hepler
To my sweet Princess Elizabeth, and family, I'm sorry for the loss of your Knight in Shining Armor. The world was and is a better place because of Jim! He was a true man of God and what more can you be. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know him the past several years. I will miss him and looking over my shoulder to make sure he isn't running me over. I will miss his advice and most of all his laughter! Love you! 💔🙏❤️
- Lynda Norton
Connie, praying for healthy grieving for you and your family as you walk through this time of loss. How comforting to know your earthly father is now with your Heavenly Father. Shirley (Kleinheksel) Montgomery RN (Butterworth School of Nursing)
- Shirley Montgomery
Handsome dude! We will miss him!
- Lynda Norton
Jim you were a wise and funny guy. You made the world a better place!
- Lynda Norton
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- Ann
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- Clay Dehen
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