James W. Landry
Died September 6, 2020
LELAND – James Walsh Landry, 77, of Leland, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020.
James was born Oct. 17, 1942 in Detroit the son of Arthur and Flavelle (Wood) Landry. Jim was the third of seven boys and spent much of his childhood running the neighborhood with his brothers in Royal Oak. You could often find the Landry boys plotting the next prank or building a fort in the woods. He attended Shrine High School where he had many friends and loved playing football.
It was in high school that Jim discovered his love of music, and with his band he found himself playing in the clubs of Motown as a teenager. This love of music would continue through the rest of his life resulting in many bands, albums, and a legacy passed on to his daughters.
Jim was a charismatic man who always had a twinkle in his blue eyes. He had a way of summoning a deep belly laugh that would creep up into his throat, only to escape like a short foghorn-like burst of sound. His genuine nature and kind approach to conversation often touched those with whom he came in contact- he had a knack for making people feel special and important. He was loved by many. His best times were spent engaging in a good exchange of ideas over coffee, or playing on the floor with his children or grandchildren. Jim also loved the game of golf and was an avid player. His passion for the game fed his competitive spirit and it became a lifelong obsession. Some say he had a nearly perfect swing.In 1995, he fulfilled a life-long dream to take his daughters to Ireland for the summer. Jim brought an ADAT recording system with them to record music while abroad. That summer, Jim and his daughters wrote and recorded several songs, culminating with a spot on the radio in Ireland.
Jim is survived by his children, Christen K. (Sean Karcher) Landry, Heather R. (Edward Einhorn) Landry, Sarah F. (Aaron) Landry Ryder, Jacqueline W. (Tyler Ford) Landry, Morgan E. Hoxie, Elizabeth C. Landry; his siblings, John (Mary Jo) Landry, Richard (Colleen) Landry, Thomas (Meriellen) Landry, David (Robin) Landry; his grandchildren, Olive Ryder, Edwin Ryder, August Einhorn, Emmett Einhorn, Keira Minor, Dublin Rogers, Felix Ford, Stella Ford; and his nieces and nephews, Meg Navarro, Cate Landry, Christopher Landry, Aubrey Taylor, Ryan Landry, Erin Landry, Greg Renz, Kelly Noto, Blake Dallariva, Michelle Landry and Brian Landry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arthur Landry II and Robert Landry; and a daughter, Julia Marie Landry (Mary Lou).
Memorial service will be held sometime this spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jim “Pops” Landry Education Fund for his grandchildren at https://everloved.com/life-of/james-walsh-landry/ or by mailing a check to 1324 Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221 (please make checks out to Heather Landry with a memo for the Educational Fund).
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I never met Jim, but live in a house he built. A house that has been our home for 36 years. A house filled with character and charm, but also memories. So many memories. We will be forever indebted to Jim for this structure that has sheltered, inspired, nurtured and graced this family. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Dennis Palmer
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Landry. My thoughts and condolences to everyone for your loss. Sincerely Martha ryan
ReplyDeleteJim was a friend who I met first while cadying as a 14 year old and later as a 17 yr old sr at shrine high school. He became a good friend. He was very talented in all the ways I could only imagine......music, house building, fixing anything and everything . Jim was involved in a serious auto accident at 19......very serious....they assumed he was dead..someone noticed he moved and he was rushed to a hospital where he was for weeks . He broke almost every bone in his body. It affected him the rest of his life.Jim was in pain for the rest of his life. His greatest legacy is his Beautiful daughters. Jim will be missed . Tom O’Connor
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture of Jim, who I haven't seen in decades but would recognize in a second. I have a fond High School memory of going to a party with Jim. He played the piano and I plunked on the banjo. What a fund time!! He was funny, good looking and a real gentleman. Nancy Klebba Oglesby, Class of '61
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss of Jim. He had a fulfilling life with his music, trip with his daughters to Ireland, his grandchildren, building and golf. We enjoyed seeing Jim often at Kejara's Bridge and Tim had many interesting chats with him. Jim and his twinkling blue eyes will be sadly missed by the Lake Leelanau community. Our hearts go out to his family. Wishing you peace and comfort. Patti Donnelly and Tim Watson
ReplyDeleteSo many happy memories come to mind when I think of Jim. How easily I can recall sharing classes, friends, fun
ReplyDeleteparties and deep philosophical discussions from way back. There are the sad memories of visiting him in the hospital after a serious car accident when he wad just 19. Later then feeling grateful to see him walk again, return to study in college and often admiring his talented work on a renovation or a new home in the back woods up North. Most of all I have loved watching him enjoy, love and deeply appreciate his talented and beautiful daughters. How proud he was of each of them and how grateful we were that they loving supported him during these last difficult years. You will be missed dear Jim and may you Rest in Peace.