- Date Of Birth: November 27, 1936
- Date Of Death: November 23, 2011
- State: Michigan
Santiago “Jim” Garza
November 27, 1936 – November 23, 2011
Garza, Santiago “Jim”Bay City, Michigan
Jim passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Age 74 years. The son of the late Guadalupe and Victoria (Elizondo) Garza was born November 27, 1936 in Pearsall, Texas. He was a member of Bay Valley Christian Church and a long time member of In His Presence Church. Jim retired from Saginaw Steering Gear. He served as the Pastor of Outdoor Adventure Campground in Standish, MI. for twelve years. His ministry also included visiting people in the hospital, nursing homes and jail.
He is survived by his wife of fifty three years the former; Dorothy M. Poole whom he married September 9, 1958. Also surviving are his children; Debra (Brian) Endline, James (Julie Diaz) Garza, Timothy (Pamela) Garza and Jenny Delarosa, his grandchildren; Travis Endline, Felicia Endline, Ashley Garza, Amber Garza, Heather Scott, Todd Scott and Stephanie (Joseph) Platzer, one sister; Anita Longoria, his special nephews; Lupe (Bertha) Salinas and David (Sulema) Garcia, his special great niece; Nora Maza and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased in death by his daughter; Valeria J. Garza, his grandson; Mitchell Endline, one brother; Jose “Joe” Garza , two sisters; Juana Salinas and Benita Garcia. The family would like to extend a special Thank you to Julie Mistura who has helped the family through these difficult times, also to Heartland Health Care Rehab and Heartland Hospice for the kind and compassionate care that our loved one need during his time of need.
