James Stambaugh

James DeMond Stambaugh, 67, of Beaver Island, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at his home. He was born February 28, 1948, in Sturgis to Donald and Zelma (Powers) Stambaugh. He attended Western Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, and then a Master of Arts in English. From 1977 to 1987, Jim taught English at White Pigeon High School, then from 1987 to 2007, at Beaver Island Community School.

During the Vietnam Era, Jim served as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps.

Jim was a member of the Beaver Island Fire Department, the Beaver Island EMS, and the Boy Scouts of America.

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Weller) Stambaugh of Beaver Island; children, James “Tony” (Dorenda) Stambaugh of Lexington, Ky., Clint Stambaugh of Sturgis, Jason (Christine) Stambaugh of Savannah, Ga., Jessica (Kevin) Kinser of Constantine; thirteen grandchildren.

An informal celebration of Jim's life will take place 2 PM, Friday, August 21, at the Beaver Island Community School.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver Island Fire Department or to the Beaver Island Rural Health Center.