Carole James
(1942 - 2008)

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General Details

Name:	Mrs Carole James
Maiden Name:	Motycka
Gender:	Female
Age:	65 years old
Lived:	Sunday, 4 October 1942 - Friday, 15 February 2008

My Story

Carole was born October 4th, 1942 in Cicero, Illinois to Anthony and Mary (Ruda) Motycka. Her family moved to New Buffalo, Michigan where she went to school and graduated in 1960. Carole married Gordon James on July 8,1961 in a garden ceremony held at her mother's home. She was a constant helpmate for her husband and assisted with his construction business. Carole collected Precious Moments figurines, enjoyed bowling with the Thursday Night League at the Diamond Bowl, working in her flower gardens and just being outside in the sun. She also enjoyed sewing and baking, but her greatest joy was being around family and friends. When her sons were involved in sports at New Buffalo High School, Carole was their greatest fan. She would sit in the stands with a cow bell to signal all the great plays. She loved her family, especially her five grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon; sons, Russell, Robert and his wife Mary, Randy and Ryan. Her grandsons; Tyler, Kyle, Taylor, Alec and her granddaughter Chloe. Her brothers: Tony and James Motycka, both of New Buffalo. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Joseph Motycka.

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From: sitnbull4

Carole & I were classmates at NB Consolidated for years. I have very fond memories of the times I spent with Carole. ...

From: alecj123

i will miss Grandma dearly, but i know that she is watching over all of us. i know, there are tons of friends and rel...

From: nursedeto

Aunt Carole, I will never ever forget all the sausage and kraut. And all that sewing you did for me and then for a...

From: frannyj

My biggest memory of you is going to Sharon's and seeing you after a hard days work, you were always there to help ev...

From: deanderson

They are not dead! They have but passed beyond the mists that blind us here. Into the new and larger life of that ser...

From: mamadeets50

Carole James, my Bullheaded Bohemian friend. We will miss you dearly. We had some great times together and for tha...

From: rusjam1961

Welcome everyone! I hope you like this idea.. leave a comment or add your own thing to my mom's memorial. It for us...

From: rusjam1961

Our love remains forever

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Passing

Place of Passing:	Her Home in New Buffalo
Date of Passing:	15 February 2008
Cause of Passing:	Cancer
Funeral Director:	Chris Pobocik
Funeral Location:	Pobocik Funeral Home, Three Oaks
Funeral Date:	20 February 2008