James T. Ewart (Jim) 
James was born on July 9th, 1917 in Detroit.1 2 James' father was Willard Ewart and his mother was Margaret Kerr Towers. His maternal grandparents were Walter Colquhoun Towers and Jane (Jean, Jeanie) Kerr. He had a sister named Jean. He had a half-brother and a half-sister, named Willard and <Unknown>. He died at the age of 91 on January 23rd, 2009 in Michigan.1 - Death Notes
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James Ewart
Birth 9 Jul 1917
Death 23 Jan 2009 (aged 91)
Burial
Jefferson Cemetery
Clarklake, Jackson County, Michigan, USA
Memorial ID 55674090 · View Source
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EWART, JAMES - Age 91, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away January 23, 2009, at Highland Home in Jackson. Jim was born on July 9, 1917 in Detroit, MI, the son of Willard and Margaret (Towers) Ewart. He married Myrtle Druce on April 5, 1941 in Detroit, and she preceded him in death in 2008. Jim served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. He enjoyed traveling and camping and liked to keep active with gardening and woodworking. Jim was employed by L.J. Beal & Son of Brooklyn as a General Manager until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Ewart is survived by his children, Rollie (Jeannine) of Traverse City, MI, and Elaine (Jack) Shaw of Belleville; four grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Jarrod, and Mikaela; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Jane Dean of Oakland, CA; sister-in-law, Grace Ewart of Farmington Hills, MI; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill; brothers-in-law, Norm Druce and Don Dean. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. Interment Jefferson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to your local Humane Society
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Occupation Details
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James' occupation was pilot in transportation for US Army Air Corps.From 1940 his occupation was bank clerk in finance.3
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.08 Oct 1893 in New York state d.03 Feb 1979 in Michigan
- b.09 Jul 1917 in Detroit d.23 Jan 2009 in Michigan
- b.09 Oct 1767 in Paisley d.12 Sep 1844 in Paisley
- b. in Paisley
- b.14 Feb 1808 in Paisley d.03 Feb 1883 in Paisley
- b.27 Aug 1770 in Paisley d.1840 in Paisley
- b.02 Jan 1741 in Paisley
- b.Apr 1850 in Paisley d.1924 in New Jersey
- b.1812 in Paisley d.17 Apr 1854 in Paisley
- b.27 Mar 1893 in New Jersey d.12 Jan 1919 in Detroit
- b.1780 in Renfrewshire d.< 1851
- b.1820 in Saltcoats d.03 Dec 1867 in Paisley
- b.1795 in Saltcoats d.< 1867
- b.1852 in Paisley d.1923 in California
- b.1821 in Barony parish d.25 Jan 1907 in Paisley
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Details of James' family with Myrtle Ivy Druce
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