James “Jim” E. Tiderington, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Great Lakes Rehab Center, surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old. James Edward Tiderington was born in Saginaw on December 10, 1948 to the late Robert and Charlotte Tiderington.
Jim loved his life in Saginaw and his gregarious spirit created life-long friendships over the years. He was proud to be born, raised, and die in Saginaw. Jim attended Douglas MacArthur High School where he played basketball and ran track.
At Albion College he fell in love with Sherrie Rewold whom he married on the shores of Traverse Bay, wearing a hot pink tuxedo. He went on to attend Cooley Law School and worked diligently as a respected attorney in the Saginaw Community every day until the very end. Jim loved listening to music on his record player very loudly (especially The Beatles), playing guitar, coaching his kids’ sports teams, playing rounds of golf, drawing, and building epic sandcastles on the beaches of Lake Huron with his children during their Big Paw vacations.
Over the years he was a member of various community organizations, such as The Saginaw Club and The Germania Club. Jim is survived by his children: Brie (David) Ashley, Stacy (Jae Kim) Tiderington and James Tiderington II. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Julian Izzy and Lauren Roy Ashley, Cassidy Hyun June and Sebastian Bowie Kim.
He is also survived by his brothers, Tom (Jan) Tiderington and Robert Tiderington; nieces and nephews: Jenny, Jeff, Bobby, Emmy, Evan, Ryan and Justin; and many extended family and friends. Jim spent his final days under the kind care of the staff of Great Lakes Rehab Center and was also looked after by the wonderful people of Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice. SERVICE: In accordance with Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Family and friends will gather at the Saginaw Club, 219 N. Washington Ave. , Saginaw, MI 48607 on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family will share memories and celebrate Jim’s life at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, as Jim succumbed to cancer, kindly consider a donation to The American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the Saginaw Club or through www.
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