James Dale Jolliffe, age 85, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Frances Jolliffe; first wife, Audrey (Stevenson); brother, William Jolliffe, Jr. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jacquelyn “Jackie,” of 16 years; children, Denise and Darryl Barkel, Diane Jolliffe, Deb and Ken Skonecki, Donald and Michelle Jolliffe, Deb and Ron Krause, Suzanna Piniarski and Dale Holmes, Connie Boersma; siblings, Richard and Esther Jolliffe, Fred Jolliffe, Robert and Noreen Jolliffe; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Shirley Howard, RuthAnne Rogers, Ron and Cheryl Blouw, Lori Woods and Brian Oaks, Tom and Linda Blouw, Cheryl and Mike Stone; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Jim was an icon in the snowmobile industry. He was the inventor of snowmobile studs and high-performance snowmobile clutches. Jim was always inventing new ways to improve machines, particularly snowmobiles, and was inducted in the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in 2001. He was respected in the machining industry for his honesty, inventions, and entrepreneurialism. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Kelloggsville Church, 610 52nd Street SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Ron Fynewever officiating. Inurnment at Norwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Kelloggsville Church from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

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January 04, 2018 6:00am
Dear Debbie and family, There are no words adequate to comfort when you lose someone dearly loved. Know that I am thinking of you and that you are in my heart. He will always be with you and around you even though he can no longer be here physically. The love never dies. XXOO

- Mary Raab

January 03, 2018 11:48am
Will be missed , and miss this knowledge and friendship you have showed me thru the years and the fun times we had. God Speed my friend, and prayers and comfort to all your family.

- Bill Biesbrock

January 03, 2018 5:25am
Our deepest sympathies to all the family The years of friendship the fun time racing with you and the family we will miss you

- Bill Reed

December 31, 2017 2:54pm
Diane, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept our condolences. Judy and Clarence Cramer

- Judy Cramer

December 30, 2017 4:33pm
Our prayers of comfort and peace are with you all in the days ahead.

- Roger (Ron's brother) & Laurie Shoemaker

December 30, 2017 1:07pm
Dear Dick, Esther, Sue, Kevin and Rhonda, We are sorry to learn of the loss of your brother and uncle. I remember Dad talking about him often! Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

- Howard and Phyllis Diane (Heeres) Boone

December 29, 2017 5:06pm
Uncle Jim! I will miss your smile and your laugh! I will always remember the mule deer steaks with the cinnamons and sugar instead of season salt! Love you and say hi to everyone up there for all of us!!!

- Barb

December 29, 2017 1:33pm
Sad to hear of Jim's passing. Although I worked at Micro for a short time, I have fond memories of Jim and all the folks at the shop. Jim always had time to share with people. I consider it my honor to have known him. RIP Jim....

- Dave Rockwell

December 29, 2017 12:15pm
We did not know him but our love goes out to Cassie. Sorry for your loss sweetie our prayers are with you and your family

- Jim and Sandra Stevens

December 29, 2017 12:14pm
Our deepest sympathies to Denise and Darryl Barkel , our daughter in law Cassie Hatfield and the rest of the family. May you find peace in the memories of a life well lived ! Gods blessing upon you all.

- PAUL and JILL HATFIELD

December 29, 2017 11:48am
Deepest sympathies to my Aunt Jackie, my dad, Uncles Dick and Fred, and my cousins. The Jollife family has lost a loving husband, dad, and uncle. Memories of visits in Grand Rapids, a few snowmobile rides BUT not racing, and many front porch sits! Praying for peace and comfort for my family.

- LeeAnn Patterson

December 29, 2017 9:19am
He will be missed by so many. We always loved his quiet sense of humor. Still waters do, indeed, run deep. Our deepest condolences to you all.

- Tera and Sharon

December 29, 2017 8:04am
Uncle Jim you will be missed dearly! I always loved being able to ride snowmobiles at your house upnorth!

- Kate and Mason Vanderweele




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