James Lewis Minard Obituary
James Lewis Minard of Ishpeming, Michigan passed away on August 16, 2026. James, born on August 5, 1952 in Traverse City, Michigan, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Lewis Minard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Murray Minard and Ila Bernice Minard (O'Dell); and his sister Susan. He is survived by: his wife Amy Schaefer of Ishpeming; his grandson Jim Minard (Erin); his great grandchildren, Audrey, Eliza, Samuel, Oliver and Everett of Kalamazoo; his grandchild Matena Coron (Mathew); his great grandchildren, Liam, Levi and Luna of Ishpeming; his granddaughter Alisa Moore; his great grandchildren, Ava, Elijah, Linnea, Josiah and Ainsley of Ishpeming; his granddaughter Maria Crofoot (Bradley); his great grandchildren, Miles, Jack, Nora and Jane of Skandia; and his sister Judith Petersen (Scott). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
