James Whittaker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Whittaker of Norton Shores, Michigan, born in Jackson, Michigan, who passed away on June 23, 2020, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ralph Whittaker and Catherine Whittaker; his wife Dee (Zarimba); his brother John (Jung) of Lawrenceville, GA; his siblings-in-law, Sherry, Arlene, Paul Garton of Muskegon, Frank and Marilyn Zarimba of Atlanta, GA.; his sibling's children, Dawn Zarimba of Atlanta, Staci Rei (Tim) of Ipswich, MA, Gina Garton-Sciba (Matt) of Muskegon, MI, Paul Garton (Jasmine) of Mountain Home, ID and Michael Whittaker (Gabby) of Jackson, MI; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Gillian, Zachary, Joey, Ellery, Alex, Tyler, Maddison, Aidin, Luna, Christian, Brooklyn, Mackenzie and Cayleigh.

For a more lasting memory, donations in Jim's name can be made to either Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (235 Wealthy St. S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503) or Faith Hospice (210 Raybrook St. S.E. – Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49546).