December 4, 1944 ~ September 25, 2024
James “Jim” Robert Grieve Sr., 79, of Montague, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Grand Haven, the son of Forest and Esther (Ferris) Grieve. He was raised in Montague.
On December 13, 1968, Jim married Merry Jager, and they spent 55 years together. They settled in Montague to raise their family.
Jim enlisted in the United States Army in 1964 and served for two years in Germany as a mechanic. After returning home, he completed his GED through Montague High School. Jim worked as a lineman through the IBEW and as a welder for Fleet Engineering, White Lake Foundry and TechCast. Jim also had a pawn shop, G & G Pawn and Outlet, in Muskegon, for three years. Jim retired from work in 2000.
Jim enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working on old cars, driving his 1960 Chevy truck in Cruz’n, riding his Harley Davidson, hunting and playing cribbage. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. James was a faithful member of White Lake Baptist Church where he greeted everyone as they entered the church.
Jim is survived by: his wife, Merry Grieve; children, Jimme (Brandy) Grieve and Ann (Randy) Kiesgen; Fred (Michelle) Russell; Misty (Jason) Jaekel; and Tatum Grieve. James had 16 grandchildren: Aaliyah, Markell, Zach, Reese, Corbin, Katelyn, Zane, Knox, Avery, Joslynn, Elijah, Isaac, Titus, Xavier, Jerry and Temperance; along with many nieces and nephews on both sides of his family.
James was preceded in death by: his parents, Forest and Esther Grieve; sister, Jill Bosch; and cousin, L.D. Grieve.
In accordance with James’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will be Celebrating the Life of James privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be sent to White Lake Baptist Church in James’s memory.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
