James E. "Jim" Vredenburg, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born November 13, 1941, in Lakeview, the son of Dorothy and Arthur "Reo" Vredenburg. Jim graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1961. He married Linda ONeil May 2, 1964, in Morley and together they made their home in Stanwood. Jim farmed his familys farm his whole life. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traditional archery. Jim was a member of the Green Country Church in Morley and NWTF. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Vredenburg of Stanwood; two brothers, Emil (Uli) Vredenburg of Concord and Roger (June) Vredenburg of Comstock Park; sister, Sally Russell of Stanwood; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Vredenburg of Tustin and Carla Vredenburg of Chippewa Lake; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and in-laws. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Erwin, Donald, and Foster Vredenburg, and brother-in-law Philip Russell. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Roger Cooper officiating. The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. The service will be outside at the funeral home and the family asks that everyone please wear masks. If you could bring a piece of paper with your name and address and leave it for the family (in substitution of the register book). Memorial contributions can be made in Jims name to the Green Country Church, 4010 205th Avenue, Morley, Michigan 49336. Please sign the register book or share a memory at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Friday, September 25, 2020 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Friday, September 25, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307