Obituaries

James P. Rokita

Died Oct. 25, 2014

SUTTONS BAY – James Patrick Rokita, 67, formerly of Howell, died on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Tendercare of Leelanau with his wife, Mary Margaret, by his side.

  Jim was born March 23, 1947 the son of Jerome Frank Rokita and Beatrice Cecelia (Pethick) Rokita.  He married Mary Margaret Wise on Dec. 23rd, 1966.

  Jim retired from Ford Motor Company, Automatic Transmission Development Laboratories, in Livonia, MI, after 35 years of service.  He gave many years of service and support to his church, the Westland John Glenn High School Band Boosters, his friends and family.  His hobbies included anything Mickey Mouse, golf and travel.

  Jim is survived by his wife of nearly forty-eight years, Mary Margaret; three children, Sherry (Rev. Eric) Stone, Patrick (Michelle) Rokita, Scott (Dr. Jessica Paquette) Rokita; two brothers, Michael (Kim) Rokita, Richard (Vicki) Rokita; four grandchildren, Jacob and Julian Stone, Michael and Kathryn Rokita.

  Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Gary William Rokita.

  A memorial service will be held at Howell First United Methodist Church, 1230 Bower St., Howell, MI 48843, on Monday Nov. 3rd 2014.  Visitation with the family will be at 10 am, the service at 11am, and a luncheon at the church at 12 noon.  The services will be officiated by Rev. George Lewis and Rev. Eric Stone.

  The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Jim's honor to United Methodist Church, Living Gifts: Heifer International (#982532), www.umcmissions.org or by mail to: Living Gifts: Heifer International,(#982532), Advance GCFA, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068