He was born March 30, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan, to Thomas and Goldie Esch. He was known as “Jim or Jimmy” to many who knew him.” Jim married the love of his life, Helen Yvonne Pardee on April 3, 1965. She passed in September of 2012. Survived by seven children; Kathy, Jeff, Tom, Ronny, Cindy, Cleo, and Teddy. Jim was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Family, friends, caregivers, and others whose lives have been forever touched by Jim and Helen are invited to join with us to celebrate the loving, eternal reunion of Jim and Helen. On November 2, 2019, at 10:30, a.m., Services are being held at the Historical Church Of Marco Island, 489 West Elkcam Circle, located in the Marco Island Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow.
