James McClelland Staten's Obituary
James was 81 years old and lived in Sterling Heights Michigan. He died on Friday February 17th, 2023 at William Beaumont Hospital. He was born in Bergholz, Ohio to Stanley and Grace Staten on July 02, 1941.
Surviving are his children Rhonda Christensen, Nadine Golden, Sherry (Bill) Gardiner, James (Shelly) Staten Jr, Lori (Frank) Sohaei, Dee Caskey, Duane (Lynn) Staten and Karen (Scott) Hollebrands. He is also survived by his two sisters Barbara (David) Hamman and Nancy Gamble. He was also loved by his many Grand Children and Great Grand Children.
He was preceded in death by his wife Della who died November 4, 2021; also his twin Sister JoAnne Matheson, his sister Linda Kalina, his Brother Alan Staten and his two Grand Children Eric Applebee and Jason Christensen.
Family services will be held privately.
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