James Frank "Jim" Voorhees

March 1, 1933 - July 16, 2013

James Frank "Jim†Voorhees of Cadillac passed away Tuesday morning July 16, 2013 at his home. He was 80. He was born on March 1, 1933 in Cadillac to Frank & Alice (Harris) Voorhees and they preceded him in death. Jim had been employed as a Route Sales Distributor for over 40 years and retired from McKee Baking. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time in the outdoors working and was a handyman. Jim was a pilot and loved to fly. He enjoyed spending time with his children and family and was always there for them. Mr. Voorhees moved to Northern Michigan from Grand Rapids and built his home in Cadillac. On January 14, 1956 in Indiana he married the former Betty J. Mathews and she survives him along with their children: Mark (Heidi) Voorhees of Grandville and Kerri Voorhees of Leroy; 3 grandchildren: Rachel, Ted, and Emily; 1 great grandson, Aidan; a brother, Mike (Gail) Voorhees of Reed City; 3 sisters: Bertie (Dick) Black, Pat (Bob) Howell all of Tustin and Mary (Wayne) Klecker of Rogers Heights; sisters-in-law: Christine Voorhees of Interlochen and Toni Voorhees of Cadillac; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers: Brian and William "Bill†Voorhees. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and the family and friends will gather at a later date. His final resting place will be Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.