James Patrick Gill, age 77 of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Marie Gill; brothers Bill, Bob, and Don; brothers-in-law August Veenstra and Jerry London; father- and mother-in-law Don and Rita Schwartz. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Betty; their children Brian (DeShawn) Gill, Amy Gill, Lanae (Kathleen Morgan) Gill; grandchildren Braeden, Kennedy, Elliot, Quinn; siblings John (Rita) Gill, Evelyn Veenstra, Leonard (Sandy) Gill, Julia London; sisters-in-law Marijo Gill and Susie Gill; mother-in-law, Maxine Schwartz; brothers- and sisters-in-law Bob (Dawn) Schwartz, Diane (Ken) Genther, Dorothy (Bob) VanWagner, Jim (Karen) Schwartz, Mike Schwartz, David (Brenda) Schwartz; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was a huge fan of his grandchildren’s sports and activities. He loved being anywhere with his beloved Bets from the golf course to the dance floor.
The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Monsignors William Duncan and Michael Hazard, 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, with visitation Monday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th Ave., Dorr, with a Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Sebastian Church General Fund or St. Mary’s Visitation Building Fund. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookdorr.com in their online guestbook.
