James Matthew Meier's Obituary
Big Rapids - James M. Meier, 55, formerly of Southfield, MI and Ames, IA, passed away May 26, 2023, at his home.
Jamie was a graduate of Western Michigan University. He had a career as a college sports equipment manager. Jamie enjoyed coaching his daughters' youth softball teams, ice skating and playing hockey. He was also an avid fan of Detroit's professional sports teams. As a youth Jamie was a member of the 1978 bantam hockey state championship team of Michigan.
He is survived by daughters Morgan Lyons (Danny) of Camp Lejeune, NC, Sydney Alderson (Peyton) of Colo, IA, Hallie Jo of Waukee, IA; his son Owen of Ames, IA; brothers Edwin W (Beth) and their daughter Sophie of Springfield OH, John of Southfield, MI; step-mother, Sheila, and her daughter Peggy McRae (Kevin) of Loudon, TN and their children Ryan (Matthew) and Kyle. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents Edwin E. and Patricia (Doppel) Meier, and his brother David.
Please join us in remembering Jamie with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., July 29, 2023 at Highland View Cemetery in Big Rapids, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to his four children. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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