Jim McCalla's Obituary
Jim McCalla, age 78, of Casco Twp., passed away May 11, 2022. Jim was born September 5, 1943 to the late Albert and Barbara McCalla.
Jim’s favorite hobby was working. He enjoyed being a farmer, truck driver and nurseryman. As family foreman he would create checklists for family to complete. His family will remember him as a persistent negotiator that was blessed with a great memory for local history and family names. He was a real people person and made friends with everyone he met.
Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diane McCalla; family, Bill (Nicole) Westrick, Randy Westrick, Mike (Jamey) Westrick and Brian McCalla; grandchildren, Mikey, Elisabeth, Grant and Billy Westrick; sisters, Marilyn (Dennis) Browning, Carolyn (Ben) Hosford, Jane (Don) Davenport and Joyce (Charlie) Frank and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by his brother, Don McCalla.
Funeral mass will be held Saturday May 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, OLR Parish Marine City. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, St. Clair. Visiting hours are Friday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. and Saturday at church one hour prior to mass.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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