James L Maday, January 14, 1940 — March 16, 2019

James Louis Maday Saginaw, Michigan On Saturday, March 16, 2019 Jim tiptoed out of the room and went to be with his family in heaven. He will be missed by his loving wife and partner, Anna Mae. James was born to parents Louis P. and Sophie (Jamrog) Maday on January 14, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan.

Jim worked as a bricklayer and mason, bartender and househusband. He graduated from Holy Rosary High School in 1958. In the 1960’s, Jim served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.

After his military duty, he went to Saginaw Valley College. He married Anna Mae Thompson on August 21, 1982 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Jim was interested in WWII history, Saginaw and family history and took pride that he still resided in the homestead built by his great-grandfather around 1890.

Over the years he was a member of the Saginaw Genealogical Society, Saginaw Valley Chapter of the Michigan Archaeological Society, Saginaw Valley Historic Preservation Society and was currently on the Saginaw Valley Humanities Lecture Committee. He enjoyed playing euchre and cribbage with friends and family. He also enjoyed traveling in Michigan, going to flea markets and spending time at the cabin in Harrison.

Jim loved gardening and canning and shared the bounty of his harvests with neighbors and friends. Jim was an animal lover who had many pets during his lifetime and will be missed by Georgie and Smokey and especially Stubby who kept vigil at the foot of the bed during Jim’s last days. Surviving are Jim’s wife, Anna Mae; several beloved cousins and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Geraldine. Funeral Service will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. , (between Shattuck and McCarty).

Rev. Fr. John Sarge will officiate.

Private Interment with Military Honors will take place in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home where the family will be present on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Saginaw City Rescue Mission, American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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