Jim Stonecipher (age 75)
December 6, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Mr. James “Jim” Lindsay Stonecipher announces the passing of Jim on December 6, 2020. Born the son of Ivan and Lina Stonecipher, on August 3, 1945 in Huntsville, Tennessee, Jim was a selfless man who always had a smile on his face. Those who knew him loved him, and he welcomed everyone with open arms.
Residing in Trenton, Michigan, Jim was a respected businessman and worked as a master electrician. Jim had many loves in his life. Being a championship bowler was high up on his list of achievements, but most importantly his most cherished achievement was being a father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Denis Stonecipher and Linda Kuhn.
Jim is survived by his partner, Debbie Nadeau. His siblings: Janet (Bliss) Smith, Jack (Jan) Stonecipher. His children: Barry (Melissa) Stonecipher, Lynette (Gary) Gavlinski, Earl (Paula) Stonecipher, Ryan Stonecipher, and Lynsi (David) Clinger. His step-children: James (Samantha) Nadeau and Thomas (Jessica) Nadeau. His grandchildren: Matthew Stonecipher, Jerad Van Over, Derek (Marissa) Gavlinski, Jacklyn (Nathan) Burton, Covington Stonecipher, Dailyn and Conrad Clinger, and James, Addy, and Andrew Nadeau. His great grandchildren: Aiden, Kylie, Atlas, Avery, and Garett. And many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Barbara Czarnecki (age 78)
First,let me express my sincere condolences to my dear friend Deb Nadeau and coworker,on the loss of her Partner of Love of 18years.Secondly,my condolences to MrJiim’s family,his children and ALL his longtime Forever Friends who are mourning their personal loss of their dear friend,Jim.For someone,as myself who has never personally met MrJim, I feel as if we we’re longtime friends thru Deb’s conversations and on the phone.Truly a Mench(Yiddish term)for a true and honest man.He’s left a legacy behind him of All Good Deeds and Memories for you all to hang onto FOREVER. Be Kind To Each Other, Rest Peacefully MrJim,You are now one of God’s Angels.
Some of my favorite childhood memories involved “Stoney.” I loved going on the annual bowling trips with him and my father, (Jeff Sordyl, one of Jim’s closest friends ). I looked forward to getting out of school on Thur and Fri knowing I was gonna get to go watch them bowl in the leagues they participated in for over 30 years . Jim was an unbelievable bowling talent , who taught me a lot about the game , and was always very supportive of my own endeavors. Whether it was bowling together , working with his son Ryan on construction projects he in part ran , or a number of other memorable life moments . He was one of the most selfless and caring people I’ve ever met . If anybody knows how to get in touch with Ryan stonecipher please have him reach out to me , I would appreciate being able to extend my condolences.
Thank you Adam! I will be sure to have Ryan contact you!
Thanks Lynsi , again , very sorry for your loss.
That man gave me my start, as well as Many others, in the union electrical trades. He was forgiving, and a great teacher. I’ll always be grateful as how he made us young bucks learn the whole aspect of being a professional electrician.
Stoney was a great friend and a bowler I loved competing with him at belmar. I remeber bowling against his team for the first time came in with a 140 avg and shot 664 he wasn’t to happy and after that we became friends gonna miss him greatly and the belmar family will miss him also . R.I.H. stoney save me a lane
Jim was a good man and I was lucky enough to get to know him and work for his company Amtek electric .May he Rest In Peace and my confidence to his entire family.
Well loved man. Met him from bowling. I never met a man who loved the game like he did and always willing to give a helping hand. Gonna miss our stories! What a lost for all.
Jim was my friend. Oh the good times we had. Jim was instrumental in me getting my foot in the door with Barton Malow. The guys always said the best jobs were the jobs Stoney and I got. How true that was. The words “no” and “I can’t” were not in his vocabulary. Always there no matter what. The world is better off because of him. I know I am. Jim will be truly missed.