James E. Wade, 87, a resident on 9C Road in Plymouth for the past 46 years, passed away at his home on Friday, February 03, 2012 at 3 a.m. of natural causes. Jim has been involved in farming nearly his entire life, and, since 1939, he and his family have lived on two farms in West Township. There was little doubt that he dearly loved his livestock with the care he provided them.
Jim was born on February 20, 1924 in Plymouth, the son of Claude E. and Gladys (Good) Wade. He attended LaPaz Community School until his family moved to Plymouth – West Township where he graduated from West High School in 1942.
At the age of 16, he started in the trucking business with his father during the summer months. Following his graduation, he began driving full time for Wade & Sons Trucking, a family business. In 1964, Jim purchased the company and ran it until 1981.
His first farm was purchased in 1949 and featured one of the few round barns in Marshall County, now owned by the Clement Fox Family. There he began his herd of Hereford cattle. After retirement from trucking, he continued to dig and spread marl for local farmers.
He served on the West Township Advisory Board for over 20 years, the R.E.M.C. Board for 6 years, and the Farm Bureau Inc. Board.
In his early years Jim was involved in the Rural Youth program, and it was there he met his future bride, Betty Jane Carothers. They were wed on August 24th 1952 in the Calvary Lutheran Church where they continue as members today. The couple had been looking forward to celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year. Together they enjoyed traveling to the Zephyrhills area of Florida with their fifth wheel camper.
Betty survives with their daughter, Janet S. (Curt) Howard and their two sons, grandsons Bryan J. Howard and Eric J. Howard along with one great grandson Kamryn J. Howard, all of Plymouth.
Jim is also survived by his two brothers, John (Eileen) Wade and Dwight (Elsie) Wade of Plymouth. A sister-in-law, Dorothy (Robert) Thomas of Danville, IN survives with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gloria Wade Miller.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 6th from 4-8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7th in the Calvary Lutheran Church, 1314 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, where calling will continue after 10 a.m. The Rev. Steven Resner, pastor will officiate.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton.
Memorial gifts may be given to the church or the Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
David and Tracey Morris says
David and I were both saddened as we discovered Jim\’s passing. Time as passed so quickly that it doesn\’t seem that long ago that we were all hanging out at Ruthie and Gene\’s visiting and catching up on everything that was going on.
Those are the kind of memories that will sustain David and I and will remain with us when we remember Jim in the future. May you focus on your sorrow on all the good times with Jim and he is probably in Heaven now catching up
With \”Ruthie and Gene.\”
Tammy Leuca says
Dear Mrs. Wade, Janet and Curt.
Ron and I would like to send you our sincerest condolences during this time.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ron and Tammy (Allen) Leuca
Milan Levett says
Betty, Janet and family
Jim was one of the finest men I ever worked with.
I am sure he will be missed by Many;
Milan Levett
Franco says
Janet, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and reflection. God bless you all.
Mary Lou Leavell Bernett says
Dear Janet and Curt,
I\’m so sorry to read about your father\’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences and give my best to your mom.
Please take care and know that I am thinking of you and your entire family.
Janet Smith says
Dear Betty, Janet and family,
I just received a call from Ron about Jim. Damaris and I are visiting my daughter in AZ. We send our condolences and hope all your fond memories will give you peace. We\’ll remember the good times with Jim at the family reunions. We\’re sorry we will not be able to attend the service.
God\’s blessings,
Damaris & Janet
Jami Bope Lapp says
Janet,
So sorry to hear of your father\’s passing.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hoppy and Maryln Hochstetler says
Hello Betty and Family,
Just wanted to let you know Hoppy and I are thinking of you all today.
I\’m glad we had the opportunity to spend time with you and Jim.
We\’ll see you Tuesaday.
God\’s Richest Blessings to You All,
Hoppy and Maryln
Karen (Bunn) Potter says
Betty ,Janet
I am so sorry to hear of Jim\’s passing,I have many fond memories of Jim from when I was a child.
May God comfort you at this time.
Rick Wilson says
Jim will be missed by many, he was a great man to be around with his wonderful sense of humor, and we are saddened to here of of his passing. We are praying for the family at this most awkward time.
Rick & Tracy Wilson and Family
Neysa and Liz McFarland says
Betty, Janet, Curt and boys,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a nice man.
Tammy Ludwig says
Our sympathies to the family of James Wade, especially our neighbors Dwight and Elsie for their loss of brother and friend. It is good to know he is in God\’s hands and rejoined with loved ones that have gone before him and will be there to warmly greet others on their arrival to be with The Father.
Sandra (Kenneth) Ludwig, Tammy Ludwig and Bryce
Robert L. Gross & Marjorie I. Gross says
Sorry to hear of Jim\’s passing. My father, Raymond Gross, Class of 1938, attended West School with Jim and spoke highly of him. We used his marl service to improve our farm. Jim had many friends and was fun to be around. His witty personality, will be sorrowfully missed.
David and Tracey Morris says
David and I were both saddened as we discovered Jim\’s passing. Time as passed so quickly that it doesn\’t seem that long ago that we were all hanging out at Ruthie and Gene\’s visiting and catching up on everything that was going on.
Those are the kind of memories that will sustain David and I and will remain with us when we remember Jim in the future. May you focus on your sorrow on all the good times with Jim and he is probably in Heaven now catching up
With \”Ruthie and Gene.\”
Tammy Leuca says
Dear Mrs. Wade, Janet and Curt.
Ron and I would like to send you our sincerest condolences during this time.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ron and Tammy (Allen) Leuca
Milan Levett says
Betty, Janet and family
Jim was one of the finest men I ever worked with.
I am sure he will be missed by Many;
Milan Levett
Franco says
Janet, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and reflection. God bless you all.
Mary Lou Leavell Bernett says
Dear Janet and Curt,
I\’m so sorry to read about your father\’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences and give my best to your mom.
Please take care and know that I am thinking of you and your entire family.
Janet Smith says
Dear Betty, Janet and family,
I just received a call from Ron about Jim. Damaris and I are visiting my daughter in AZ. We send our condolences and hope all your fond memories will give you peace. We\’ll remember the good times with Jim at the family reunions. We\’re sorry we will not be able to attend the service.
God\’s blessings,
Damaris & Janet
Jami Bope Lapp says
Janet,
So sorry to hear of your father\’s passing.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hoppy and Maryln Hochstetler says
Hello Betty and Family,
Just wanted to let you know Hoppy and I are thinking of you all today.
I\’m glad we had the opportunity to spend time with you and Jim.
We\’ll see you Tuesaday.
God\’s Richest Blessings to You All,
Hoppy and Maryln
Karen (Bunn) Potter says
Betty ,Janet
I am so sorry to hear of Jim\’s passing,I have many fond memories of Jim from when I was a child.
May God comfort you at this time.
Rick Wilson says
Jim will be missed by many, he was a great man to be around with his wonderful sense of humor, and we are saddened to here of of his passing. We are praying for the family at this most awkward time.
Rick & Tracy Wilson and Family
Neysa and Liz McFarland says
Betty, Janet, Curt and boys,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a nice man.
Tammy Ludwig says
Our sympathies to the family of James Wade, especially our neighbors Dwight and Elsie for their loss of brother and friend. It is good to know he is in God\’s hands and rejoined with loved ones that have gone before him and will be there to warmly greet others on their arrival to be with The Father.
Sandra (Kenneth) Ludwig, Tammy Ludwig and Bryce
Robert L. Gross & Marjorie I. Gross says
Sorry to hear of Jim\’s passing. My father, Raymond Gross, Class of 1938, attended West School with Jim and spoke highly of him. We used his marl service to improve our farm. Jim had many friends and was fun to be around. His witty personality, will be sorrowfully missed.