James Bigelow's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

James Bigelow

September 7, 1929 - May 29, 2025 (95 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

James Bigelow's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Life Story Funeral Home

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James Bigelow

September 7, 1929 - May 29, 2025 (95 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

James Bigelow Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Bigelow (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 95, on May 29, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Bigelow to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Bigelow and Ruth Bigelow (Cooley); his wife Mary Patricia Robertson (Pat); his son Douglas; and his sisters, Mary Ruddiman and Barbara Jordan.

He is survived by: his daughters, Dee Reilly and Charlotte Andrist; his daughter-in-law Becky Bigelow; his grandchildren, Elyse Warncke (Patrick), Alex Bigelow (Lauren) and Nicholas Andrist (McKayla); his great grandchildren, Jack and Emma; and his brother John Bigelow. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church (2010 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004).

Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Village for the Employee Appreciation Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Life Story Funeral Home



Sat

June 21

Funeral service

11:00 AM

St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church
2010 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004

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