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James M. Wilson 1954-2019

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — James “Jim” Marion Wilson, 65, passed away comfortably at his home in Grand Rapids, Mich., Saturday, April 27, 2019, with his immediate family surrounding him.

Jim was born Feb. 1, 1954, in Cincinnati, to Tom and Patty Wilson. Spending his formative years in Warren, Jim was the third of eight children.

Upon receiving his B.A. in economics at the University of Notre Dame, and Master’s at the George Washington University, Jim embarked on a fulfilling career in health care administration totaling over 40 years. His professional journey began on the Jersey Shore in L.B.I., later taking him to Philadelphia, Long Island and eventually Western Michigan.

Jim enjoyed many passions in life, among those being golf, Notre Dame football, fine Irish whiskeys, the family’s late yellow lab Molly and coaching his children in various sports throughout their lives. Above all though, Jim’s greatest passion was his family.

During his time in the Philadelphia area, Jim met his loving wife, Randi, formerly Randi Gaydos. In addition to Randi, Jim is survived by his five children, Jimmy, Erin, Ryan, Kelly and Meghan; his two sons-in-law, Chris Koontz and Capt. Michael Falvey; his grandchildren, Wilson and Nolan Koontz, and Frances Falvey; his seven siblings, Thomas, Michael, Mary Pat, Terry, Katherine, Patrick and Kevin; and his mother and father-in-law, Aggie and Don Gaydos.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at O’Brien-Egeebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Mich., with a vigil service 3:50 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, at St. Roberts of Newminster, 6477 Ada Drive SE, Ada, Mich., with the Rev. Leonard Sudlik presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Central High School, 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 or Children’s Healing Center, 1530 Fulton Street SE, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503.

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