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2650 Niles Rd
St. Joseph,
MI
49085
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“Jay - Mom and I miss you so much. Spring is almost here and I will miss
sharing the joy of the new green grass, the colorful Spring flowers and the...Read More »
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1 of 16 | Posted by: Gerry Stevensville MI
“Ger - I just heard. I'm very sorry for your loss. Jay was a kind man - I know from experience. You're in my prayers.
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Martha
“Ger - I just heard. I'm very sorry for your loss. Jay was a kind man - I know from experience. You're in my prayers.
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Martha
“Jay, Grandma's house is so quiet without you, Babe misses you alot, and it's just not the same without you. I'm sorry you had a long and painful...Read More »
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4 of 16 | Posted by: Alex Zimmerman MI
“Gerry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was one of a kind: erasable, cantankerous, argumentative and blunt but most often he was right. He...Read More »
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5 of 16 | Posted by: Pete Jenkinson Anderson SC
“Dad,
You will be sadly missed by your family and you will continue to be in our hearts as you have always been. I wish that I was able to say...Read More »
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Alisha Wagner - Daughter
“Jay, life was a difficult journey for you. I know that you always did the very best you could. You loved me and that is all that matters.
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7 of 16 | Posted by: Gerry - Wife
“He was my best friend. He will be sorely missed.
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Allen Fisher Niles, MI
“Dear Gerry, Mike and I did not know Jay all that well, but he was so kind to help me price out some old coins last year. We will miss seeing you two...Read More »
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9 of 16 | Posted by: Mike and Lori Brown MI
“Do hope you are in a much better place now.
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Bret Zimmerman
“Gerry, thinking of you during this difficult time. From the Finishing crew at IPC, please accept our most sincere condolences.
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Jeff Culby Benton Harbor MI
“I was just speaking of Jay at our last ASQ Meeting, wondering how he was doing. His struggles are now over. He was truly a wonderful man and never...Read More »
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12 of 16 | Posted by: Michelle Flaherty ST. JOSEPH MI
“Our sincerist condolences to the family!! So sorry for your loss. Jay always brought a smile to my face. He will be missed. Jessica, Niels and...Read More »
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13 of 16 | Posted by: Jessica Aiken - friend
“A candle for you my friend
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Vincent g. Smith - Friend
“I am so sorry for your loss. I didnt know Jay for Long but the short time i knew him, i came to love him for his patriotism, and dedication to this...Read More »
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Vincent g. Smith FL
“Jay, we have alot of mutual friends and alot of fun memories and serious talks. So sorry for your struggle here-We know where you are now and your...Read More »
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16 of 16 | Posted by: Carol McLarty St. Joseph MI
Stevensville, MI – John Albert Sturgeon, 66, of Stevensville, MI, passed away on Monday, February 15, 30, 2010 following an illness he battled for many years. A visitation celebrating his life and a time of sharing will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2009 at Starks and Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Burial will be later at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Jay was born on December 12, 1943 in Springfield, OH. Jay served his country as a United States Marine rifleman during the Vietnam era. He was extremely proud of his military service and valued being a citizen of this great country. He was a member of the Stevensville American Legion. Jay spent years as a quality manager in various manufacturing facilities in the area and was a long time member of the ASQC organization. Jay loved living in Southwest Michigan and enjoyed many activities including golf, woodworking and computer gaming.
Jay will be greatly missed by his wife, Gerry (Rand) Sturgeon, three stepchildren, Bret Zimmerman, Wade Zimmerman and Lindsay Hunsberger, one grandchild, Alex Zimmerman, and his family in Springfield, OH.
We were blessed with all those angels who helped Jay through his final days. Semper Fi, Jay!
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Jay - Mom and I miss you so much. Spring is almost here and I will miss
sharing the joy of the new green grass, the colorful Spring flowers and the warm sunshine with you.
Posted by: Gerry Stevensville, MI - Wife Mar 21, 2010
Ger - I just heard. I'm very sorry for your loss. Jay was a kind man - I know from experience. You're in my prayers.
Posted by: Martha Feb 23, 2010
Ger - I just heard. I'm very sorry for your loss. Jay was a kind man - I know from experience. You're in my prayers.
Posted by: Martha Feb 23, 2010
Jay, Grandma's house is so quiet without you, Babe misses you alot, and it's just not the same without you. I'm sorry you had a long and painful death also.
Posted by: Alex Zimmerman Grosse Pointe Farms, MI - Step Granddaughter Feb 21, 2010
Gerry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was one of a kind: erasable, cantankerous, argumentative and blunt but most often he was right. He was a strong man in character; he did not waste words or time on fools; did not handle false hood lightly.
What a refreshing world it would be with more people like Jay. I worked with him at Great Lakes and saw his struggles. He was a good man, a good friend, and a man of the highest standards in what he believed and did.
I had hoped that when I moved to South Carolina I would get a visit from Jay for golf and relaxation, sadly that now will not happen. Attending a gun auction on the 15th I thought how much Jay would enjoy it. I had no idea he had bigger plans.
I hope St Peter has the gate in good order; it had better not squeak or Jay will write him up! At ease my friend you are greatly missed. Semper Fi.
Posted by: Pete Jenkinson Anderson , SC - Friend Feb 20, 2010
Dad,
You will be sadly missed by your family and you will continue to be in our hearts as you have always been. I wish that I was able to say goodbye to you. You will be in our hearts as you have always been. Mark, Bob, Jayson and I love you.
Alisha
Posted by: Alisha Wagner - Daughter Feb 20, 2010
Jay, life was a difficult journey for you. I know that you always did the very best you could. You loved me and that is all that matters.
Posted by: Gerry - Wife Feb 19, 2010
He was my best friend. He will be sorely missed.
Posted by: Allen Fisher Niles, MI - Best Friend Feb 18, 2010
Dear Gerry, Mike and I did not know Jay all that well, but he was so kind to help me price out some old coins last year. We will miss seeing you two walking and riding your cute little dog around the neighborhood, always waving hello. We are thinking of you.
Posted by: Mike and Lori Brown Stevensville, MI - neighbors Feb 18, 2010
Do hope you are in a much better place now.
Posted by: Bret Zimmerman Feb 17, 2010
Visitation:
Thursday February 18
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
