James Hagadorn

James D. "Jim" Hagadorn, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a devoted husband of 61 years to his college sweetheart, Carol (Pasek), and an involved, caring father to his three adult children: Ken, Denise (Morrissee), and Laurie (Kibler). He was a beloved grandpa to Elise, Macy, Andrew, and Sarah. Jim was well known for his inexhaustible optimism, his welcoming smile, and his great sense of humor. He loved a good joke and often had one at the ready. It was even better if you had a new one for him. Jim had a fun and generous spirit that included everyone. He also gave freely of his time and energy to people in need - whether that be friends, colleagues or great causes - such as Habitat For Humanity and United Way. He had an uncanny knack of finding just the right words to share - at a public event, in giving a toast on a special occasion, or in offering wise words of advice to a friend or family member. Jim had roots and friends throughout the state. He was born in Cadillac as the son of W. Gordon and Lucile Hagadorn, alongside his brother, Gordon Kies. He graduated from Alma high school and served in the U.S. Army in Korea. After returning from the war, he earned a degree in Business at Western Michigan University - where he met Carol, the love of his life. Jim worked as an executive at Consumers Power for 30 years, with stops in Utica, Jackson, Saginaw, Traverse City, and Grand Rapids. His 29 years of retirement provided cherished time split between Greenville, MI (fishing on the good ship "Bass-Kicker"), RV travel with friends in Arizona, and finally, at Beacon Hill in Grand Rapids. Jim loved working with his hands and became a prolific and skilled woodworker during his retirement. Due to COVID considerations, Funeral services will be for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages those interested to donate to the Beacon Hill Foundation or select a charity of their choice https://beaconhillgr.org/foundation/ Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Hagadorn, please visit our flower store.