Contributions to the tribute of James William Pastoor, Jr.

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

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Mike Minzey posted a condolence

Monday, March 7, 2016

I'm very sorry to hear about Jim passing away. I don't think I've seen him in thirty years. I met Jim at the old Hamady Store on Davison Rd. and Franklin Ave. when I was transferred there. Jim was the Dairy Manager, and during my stay at that store I came to know him. I'm sure that Jim's daughters don't remember me but I was over to there house a number of times helping Jim with the race car, and one time Jim took me up to Auto City Speedway with another friend, Dave Hasman, to be the 'Pit Crew'. That was my introduction into racing at Auto City......I never went back... :-) Anyway, Jim was a good guy and a good friend. I'll remember him fondly. To his family and friends, my deepest condolences. Somewhere in Heaven Jim is happily working on the race car and looking forward to the next race. I wish him luck. Mike Minzey

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Lynda Brumley Kendall posted a condolence

Sunday, March 6, 2016

What a beautiful tribute to Jim. I went to high school with him. I didn't know him really well but I remember him as being kind of sweetly shy and quiet and he always had a great smile. He left us all too soon. I am so very sorry for you loss. May God bring you peace and comfort as you grieve his loss. Lynda

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donna hart posted a condolence

Sunday, March 6, 2016

"Jimmy" lived next door on Genesee Rd from elementary through high school. He was one of neighborhood kids who spent lots of time together especially during summer vacation. We wandered safely, played ball in my front yard, played badminton over the fence between Jim's house and mine, rode bikes continually, skated in the creek south of his house, played in the 'swamp' on Coin, explored Genesee and Coin Streets but usually no further except with permission. For at least 1 summer my mother'watched' him while the Knauses worked. Board games and some TV were our entertainment indoors. I remember he always had the large set of Crayola crayons (lucky him) and usually a new bike every year or two. He taught me about grilled cheese sandwiches dipped in tomato soup too, something I still eat. Jim, I assume, loved animals since he had many. Tiny the dog was quite the barker and was sure to attack the front door if anyone came over. There was a lamb (with an unfortunate ending that disturbed Jim a lot). I took care of a dog with around 13 puppies one year while Jim and family were away—and got paid which was a real treat. Jim opened up a rat trap for me after our cat somehow got in it at our house and dragged it down to my uncle's place directly east of Jim's. He was a friendly guy all through school, certainly never in trouble, pretty even keeled. We did attend his wedding and mom and dad visited the Knauses after they moved from Burton. Jim was part of our lives for maybe 10 to 12 years and part of yours for many more; he definitely was a great friend from the past and i'm sure a wonderful dad and friend from the years after Genesee Rd. (Donna Cantley Hart)

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Pam Davenporr lit a candle

Saturday, March 5, 2016

In loving memory of

James

1947 - 2016

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