- Date Of Birth: July 15, 1942
- Date Of Death: February 8, 2022
- State: Michigan
James W. LaRueAge 79 of Owosso passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Sparrow Health Systems.Funeral services will be held 1 pm, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor James Bare officiating. Final Rest will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm.James was born July 15, 1942 in Grand Haven, the son of Harold and Hazel (Wood) LaRue.He graduated from Grand Haven High School, class of 1961 and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1966. James was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church and the American Legion for the past 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and sharp shooting.James married Nancy Shavrnoch at Salem Lutheran Church in Owosso on February 12, 1983.James worked at the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department, he was a police officer in Ludington, Michigan, and worked as a reserve officer at the Owosso Police Department. He ran the Arrowood and Baywood Nursing Homes for a time. James finally retired in 2007 from Durand Convalescent Center after 37 years of service.James is survived by his wife Nancy; children Sarah LaRue, Matthew (Sarah) LaRue, Jason (Shawn Gauthier) LaRue, and Christopher (Jennifer) LaRue; 8 grandchildren Chandler, Bailey, Cassidy, Maclean, Jayce, Phoebe, Collin, and Emma; brother, Kenneth LaRue; sisters Jackie Aylsworth and Sallie Storey; sister-in-law, Katherine Knerr; brother-in-law, Frank (Autumn) Shavrnoch; niece, Susan Knerr; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends.He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Hazel LaRue; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Mildred Shavrnoch; sister, Gerry Hamilton; brother, Richard LaRue; and nephew, William O’Connor.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church or Shiawassee County Humane Society.Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com.
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