James M. Mayrand Obituary (1946 - 2025)

James Michael Mayrand, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born May 27, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jim was very proud to have served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He loved golf, animals, nature and most of all, his family. Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret; sibling's, Mary, Barbara, Ray, Susie and Marilyn. He will forever be missed by his wife, Carol; son, Jeff (Renee); daughter, Melissa (Tracy); sister, Patty; two grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. No public service will be held. In memory of Jim and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the US Department of Veterans Affairs of Battle Creek or Hospice of Michigan. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jim's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen’s Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.