1960
James
2016
James Joseph "Jim" Clancy
December 29, 1960 — October 20, 2016
James Joseph "Jim" Clancy of Richland, MI
Jim, age 55, passed away Thursday evening October 20, 2016 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI with his loving family at his side.
Jim, the son of Harry K. and Patricia A. (Coghlan) Clancy, was born in Battle Creek, MI on December 29, 1960 and was a lifetime resident of the area. Jim graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo as well as the Michigan School for the Deaf. Jim had an outgoing and gregarious personality. Rarely was he without a smile on his face. He made friends easily, was a great story teller and was well liked by all who knew him. Jim had many close friends in the local deaf community and was known there for his positive attitude and his sense of humor. Jim was quite the 'Jokester'.
Jim had many passions in life. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and he loved football, especially watching his Notre Dame Fighting Irish play. Jim's greatest passion was without a doubt his commitment to the people in his life, his friends and his family. Jim was particularly dedicated to his mother. He spent countless hours with her, loved her dearly and was always concerned about her wellbeing. Jim raised his daughter Donna as a single father and there has never been a dad more committed to a child and certainly never a dad with more pride. Their relationship has been very special!
Surviving is his daughter, Donna Lynn Clancy of Battle Creek, and his mother, Patricia Clancy of Augusta, MI. His siblings are Tim and Stacey Clancy of Richland, Dennis and Kellee Clancy of Galesburg, MI, Mike and Sheila Clancy of Sturgis, MI, Mary and Mike Otto of Charlotte, MI, Kate and John Gould of Kalamazoo, Bill and Diane Clancy of Hickory Corners, Chuck and Linda Clancy of Richland and Tom and Kim Clancy of Augusta. In addition, Jim is survived by twenty two nieces and nephews and one great niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Clancy, who passed away on December 29, 1986.
The Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Jim's life will be held on Tuesday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue (M-89) with Deacon Michael A. Carl of St Ann Catholic Church, officiating. Family and friends will continue Jim's life celebration with a time of fellowship and a luncheon at St. Ann Catholic Church Social Hall, 12648 East D Avenue, Augusta, immediately following the service. Jim's family will greet friends on Monday, October 24th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Final interment will be in Yorkville Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim's honor may directed to the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, where Jim rode as a child. They are located at 8450 North 43rd Street, Augusta, MI 49012 or the West Michigan Association for the Deaf, P.O. Box 702, Lawton, MI 49065.
The family would like to thank the entire medical staff in the Borgess STICU for their loving care.
Jim, age 55, passed away Thursday evening October 20, 2016 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI with his loving family at his side.
Jim, the son of Harry K. and Patricia A. (Coghlan) Clancy, was born in Battle Creek, MI on December 29, 1960 and was a lifetime resident of the area. Jim graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo as well as the Michigan School for the Deaf. Jim had an outgoing and gregarious personality. Rarely was he without a smile on his face. He made friends easily, was a great story teller and was well liked by all who knew him. Jim had many close friends in the local deaf community and was known there for his positive attitude and his sense of humor. Jim was quite the 'Jokester'.
Jim had many passions in life. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and he loved football, especially watching his Notre Dame Fighting Irish play. Jim's greatest passion was without a doubt his commitment to the people in his life, his friends and his family. Jim was particularly dedicated to his mother. He spent countless hours with her, loved her dearly and was always concerned about her wellbeing. Jim raised his daughter Donna as a single father and there has never been a dad more committed to a child and certainly never a dad with more pride. Their relationship has been very special!
Surviving is his daughter, Donna Lynn Clancy of Battle Creek, and his mother, Patricia Clancy of Augusta, MI. His siblings are Tim and Stacey Clancy of Richland, Dennis and Kellee Clancy of Galesburg, MI, Mike and Sheila Clancy of Sturgis, MI, Mary and Mike Otto of Charlotte, MI, Kate and John Gould of Kalamazoo, Bill and Diane Clancy of Hickory Corners, Chuck and Linda Clancy of Richland and Tom and Kim Clancy of Augusta. In addition, Jim is survived by twenty two nieces and nephews and one great niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Clancy, who passed away on December 29, 1986.
The Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Jim's life will be held on Tuesday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue (M-89) with Deacon Michael A. Carl of St Ann Catholic Church, officiating. Family and friends will continue Jim's life celebration with a time of fellowship and a luncheon at St. Ann Catholic Church Social Hall, 12648 East D Avenue, Augusta, immediately following the service. Jim's family will greet friends on Monday, October 24th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Final interment will be in Yorkville Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim's honor may directed to the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, where Jim rode as a child. They are located at 8450 North 43rd Street, Augusta, MI 49012 or the West Michigan Association for the Deaf, P.O. Box 702, Lawton, MI 49065.
The family would like to thank the entire medical staff in the Borgess STICU for their loving care.
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