James Russell Myers

James Russell Myers, 86, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, entered into heaven on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Jim was born in Kenton, Ohio on March 21, 1939 to the late Mary (Hayter) and Clayton Myers, spending his childhood there.

Immediately after graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 6 years. After his service, he moved to Columbus, OH, working for North American Aviation. He then moved to Findlay working for RCA and then Whirlpool. He retired from Whirlpool in 1994.

Some of his greatest joy came from his two daughters. They have many memories while enjoying trips as a family visiting Florida and fishing trips to Canada.

He played an active role in the lives of his grandchildren by teaching them how to fish. He loved to spend afternoons with his grandkids playing mini golf, taking them to Cedar Point and water parks, or for ice cream treats.

Jim had many passions in life including renovating the Lake Erie house and buying and selling old cars. He loved spending time on Lake Erie soaking up sunshine and watching the beautiful sunsets on a summer night. He enjoyed boating and fishing. He would fall asleep at night listening to the waves hit the beach.

He enjoyed watching the OSU Buckeyes play football. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and whenever surrounded by company you could be sure he would seize the opportunity for a game of Euchre or Hand and Foot. He really enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Mexico.

Jim was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. He had very strong values and was well liked by everyone, mostly due to his dry sense of humor. Jim had incredible patience and always made time to help others.

Jim is survived by Pat Maidment, his devoted companion, with whom he shared decades of love and adventures; and his combined family, including daughters Lori (Dan) Eaton and Lisa (Chris Casati) Ford; Pat's children, Tom (Cathy) Ruble, Angie (Phil) Crutchfield, Adam (Amber) Maidment; fifteen grandchildren: Dana (Ross), Carly (Jared), Grant (Ashley), Clay (Aimee), Logan (Michelle), Malynn (Garrett), Miranda, Kaitlyn, Randy (Erin), Emma (Cam), Addison, Meat, Wyatt, Gretta, Norah; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jack Myers, a half-brother Rick Wormly, and a granddaughter Kayla.

Visitation for Jim will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 1:00-3:00PM, and 5:00-7:00PM at Hanneman Funeral Home, 201 Osborn Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Additional visitation will also be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 10:00AM, until the time of his funeral service at 11:00AM, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Ohio. Contributions in Jim's memory may be shared with Cancer Patient Services, 1800 North Blanchard Suite # 120, Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Online condolences and memories may be shared with Jim's family at hannemanfuneralhomes.com.

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