James Fives
June 02, 1952 - August 17, 2018
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Fives, James "Jim" Saginaw Township Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was 66 years old. James Fives was born on June 2, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Joseph Collins and Pamela (Booth) Fives. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary; children: Alexander Joseph Fives and Virginia Pamela Fives; sister, Julie (Robert) Flood; cousin, Anna (Malcom Scott) Booth. Preceded in death by: mother, Pamela Marian Sylvester Fives; father, Joseph Collins Fives; mother-in-law, Virginia Topham; father-in-law, Hanford R. Topham Jr. Known for his many talents, Jim was a sign painter, calligrapher, and artist. Owner of Jim Fives Art and Sign for over thirty years, he was a fine artist and one of the last old school sign painters, specializing in gold leaf and window lettering, cartoons and logos. Throughout Old Town Saginaw, Jim created a total of six morals: Wienberg-Pankonin Drug, Fordney Hotel, Record Run on the Saginaw River, Wah Wah Sum, and Jacox Steering Gear. In recent years, he created imagery and limericks for Spatz's Bakery as well as Pasong's Cafe. For the past six years, he participated in Art Prize. He and his wife Mary were the winners of the All Area Art Award 2017. Jim and Mary loved antiquing and discussing art. GATHERING: Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the Fives Family c/o Mary Topham Fives. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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jack lee
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i am sooo sorry to here about jim, we were very good buddys back when i lived in saginaw.I was his jewelry man and friend.we also shared books of mutual interest. I am sick to hear of his passing. Jack lee (J&J JEWELRY
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Anonymous
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Floor Plant for Sympathy was purchased for the family of James "Jim" Fives.
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Diane Deacon
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Mary, Alex and Virginia, I am so very sorry to see this this morning. Jim was always such a neat guy to talk to--always had an interesting and unique take on matters, and a congenial and kind manner about him. He leaves a big space in the community, and of course, in your lives. Our sincere condolences and sympathy.
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Linda Laurenz
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Dear Mary, Alex and Virginia,
My deepest sympathies to each of you. I have fond memories of Jim and all of you from our days together at Hemmeter Elementary School. I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Peace and hugs from your fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Laurenz
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Jim Demijohn
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What a shock! Jamesie, I am still trying to collect my thoughts. Tis sweet to believe in a heaven!
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Daniel Segura
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I had the pleasure of getting know Jim just a bit as he came nearly every year for 17 years of the Delta College Career Pathways Open House for high school students. I think Jim felt that one of his callings was to show young people that art in the actual hands of a master is still valuable. He was right, and I know he made a difference for hundreds or thousands of kids over all those years. And, his painting of Jimi Hendrix in downtown Midland has moved me every single time I've seen it. Rest artfully, friend.