Jim passed away suddenly Friday evening, March 11, 2011 at his home. He was born January 3, 1935 in Detroit, MI the son of the late John and Flora (Janke) Dearth. Jim served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1962 on the Nautilus Submarine. He then worked for Consumers Power Company (Nuclear Power Division) at Charlevoix from 1962 to 1968 and the Palisades Plant form 1968 until his retirement in 1991. Jim enjoyed word puzzles, traveling, socializing with friends and most of all loved being with his family. On January 19, 1957 in Santa Barbara, CA, Jim was united in marriage to Elizabeth BetsyA. Platz who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, Susan (Mark) Leppert of British Columbia, Canada, Glenn (Lisa) Dearth of MA, Leslie (Chris) Philipp of Portage, MI, Karen (Brad) Mingle of Washington and Neal (Lisa) Dearth of TN; 14 grandchildren, Jackie (Jeff Stoops) Philipp, Leonard Mingle, Jessica Mingle, Alex Philipp, Daniel Wanchuk, Sarah, Erik, and Joel Wanchuk, Stephen, Kaitlyn, Jordan and Grace Dearth, Justin (Samantha) Valence and Ashley (Kris) Bostic; 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Cameron Valence; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 siblings, Dorothy Schultz, Richard Dearth, Marjorie Caswell, Carol Jordan and Lawrence Dearth. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 19th, 5:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Loaves and Fishes or the Gospel Mission in Kalamazoo.