James Elmer Highlund

Male 1930 - 2020  (90 years)

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  • Name James Elmer Highlund 
    Birth 15 Jun 1930  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Obituary 4 Jul 2020  Saint Clair Shores, Macomb, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    James Elmer Highlund Obituary
    James Elmer Highlund, age 90, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 4, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 15, 1930 in Detroit. After proudly serving in the United States Navy, he returned to Detroit and married Sharon Highlund. Together they raised five children, he worked for the City of Detroit for 33 years before retiring to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was a devoted husband to the late Sharon; an awesome Dad to Pete, Trish, Paul (Lisa), James Jr Highlund and Penny (Ron) Neagos; a loving Pa and Grandpa to Brittany, Mandy, Melissa, Jorden, Jackson, Paul Jr, Matthew, Brandi, Monica, and the late Jacob; and he was blessed with 10 great grandchildren Jimi, Audrey, Jase, Rylee, Keagan, Paulie, Kollin, Ares, Bella and Svennin. In addition, he was a loyal son to the late Pere and Evelyn Highlund and faithful big brother to late Mary Lou Dietz. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and all of the kids he coached and mentored throughout the years. He loved life, lived it to the fullest, and above all, treasured all of those in his that made it a great life. Graveside services will be held at Moss Lake Cemetery in his beloved Upper Pennisula at a later date yet to be determined. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores. 
    Death 4 Jul 2020  Rapid River, Delta, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 7 Jul 2020  Isabella or Moss Lake Cemetery, Nahma, Delta, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Agency: Isabella or Moss Lake Cemetery 
    Address:
    24th Rd
    Nahma, MI 49878
    USA 
    • FindAGrave Memorial 212509983
      FindAGrave Memorial 214086995

      There are two Find-A-Grave memorials:
      212509983 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Oakland, Michigan
      Plot: SECTION CW35 ROW D SITE 24

      214086995 at Isabella Cemetery in Nahma, Delta, Michigan

      This is the record for James Elmer Highlund from the Veterans Burial Locator:

      Name: HIGHLUND, JAME ELMER
      Rank & Branch: US NAVY
      Date of Birth: 06/15/1930
      Date of Death: 07/04/2020
      Cemetery: GRAND LAWN CEMETERY
      Cemetery Address: GRAND LAWN CEMETERY, 23501 GRAND RIVER AVENUE DETROIT, MI 48219 Small map image
      Telephone:(313) 531-2050


      Name: HIGHLUND, JAMES ELMER
      Rank & Branch: ADAN US NAVY
      War Period: KOREA
      Date of Birth: 06/15/1930
      Date of Death: 07/04/2020
      Buried At: SECTION CW35 ROW D SITE 24 Click to view the Map Layout for GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY
      Cemetery: GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY
      Cemetery Address: GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY, 4200 BELFORD ROAD HOLLY, MI 48442 Small map image
      Telephone: (248) 328-0386

    Person ID I4689  Walters Genealogy
    Last Modified 10 Mar 2025 

    Father Elmer Per Fingle Highlund,   b. 29 Aug 1900, , , , Sweden Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jan 1956, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Evelyn Marie Birch,   b. 12 Aug 1903, Rapid River, Delta, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 2006, Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 103 years) 
    Marriage License 21 Aug 1929  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    82 62836 
    Elmer Highlund and Evelyn M Birch - Marriage License
    Elmer Highlund and Evelyn M Birch - Marriage License
    Newspaper Article 25 Aug 1929  Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    The Escanaba Daily Press 
    Former Rapid River Girl to be Married in Detroit
    Former Rapid River Girl to be Married in Detroit
    Marriage 7 Sep 1929  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1623  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sharon Lee Gast,   b. 3 Mar 1938, , , Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Dec 2012, Rapid River, Delta, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F2064  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Feb 2025 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Jun 1930 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 4 Jul 2020 - Rapid River, Delta, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Agency: Isabella or Moss Lake Cemetery,Address:
    24th Rd
    Nahma, MI 49878
    USA - 7 Jul 2020 - Isabella or Moss Lake Cemetery, Nahma, Delta, Michigan, USA
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