1936
James
2013
James E. Ambrose
August 17, 1936 — December 14, 2013
James E. Ambrose, 77, a Plymouth resident for several years, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. The son of Gus and Lucille Ambrose, James was born on August 17, 1936 in Ober, Indiana. He was a member of the 1955 graduating class of Knox High School.
On July 19, 1958, James and Judith A. Libby were married in LaPorte.
James had worked as a line supervisor for Unimag, making magnets until his retirement.
He enjoyed sports, especially the Cubs and Bears. He was on a bowling league and had played fast pitch softball in his younger years for Precision Pallets.
James is survived by Judith, his wife of 55 years; two sons: Jerry L. (Kelly) Ambrose of Plymouth and Jim G. Ambrose of Muncie; five grandchildren: Brian (Abbey) Ambrose, Whitney Ambrose, Erica Ambrose, Jared Ambrose and Dexter Ambrose; two great grandchildren: Noah and Samantha Ambrose and a sister: Elsie (Bob) Shedrow of Knox.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dan and Thomas.
Friends may visit with James’ family from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 in the Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. A Celebration of James’ Life, officiated by his family will be held immediately following visitation at 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts in James’ memory may be given to the American Heart Association, 208 E. LaSalle, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
On July 19, 1958, James and Judith A. Libby were married in LaPorte.
James had worked as a line supervisor for Unimag, making magnets until his retirement.
He enjoyed sports, especially the Cubs and Bears. He was on a bowling league and had played fast pitch softball in his younger years for Precision Pallets.
James is survived by Judith, his wife of 55 years; two sons: Jerry L. (Kelly) Ambrose of Plymouth and Jim G. Ambrose of Muncie; five grandchildren: Brian (Abbey) Ambrose, Whitney Ambrose, Erica Ambrose, Jared Ambrose and Dexter Ambrose; two great grandchildren: Noah and Samantha Ambrose and a sister: Elsie (Bob) Shedrow of Knox.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dan and Thomas.
Friends may visit with James’ family from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 in the Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. A Celebration of James’ Life, officiated by his family will be held immediately following visitation at 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts in James’ memory may be given to the American Heart Association, 208 E. LaSalle, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
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