Harold James (Jim) Eberts, age 83, of Chelsea, passed away on Mon., March 30, 2020, in Ann Arbor, MI. Jim was born in Dearborn, MI on September 8, 1936, the son of Harold Henry and Bernice (Robb) Eberts. He married Lorna Bertha (Knisely) in 1956 on his birthday.
In addition to his wife, survivors include their children, Dawn (Tim) Cook, and Dwight (Luciana) Eberts, daughter-in-law, Robin Noel-Eberts; grandkids, Danny Tremble, James Taylor Eberts, Andrew Cook, Stuart Cook, Sophia Eberts, and Ava Eberts; brother, Ron (Kim) Eberts; as well as extended family. Jim was predeceased by a son, Dean Eberts.
Jim was a member of the North Lake United Methodist Church for 12 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, deer hunting and fishing with his family, all sports during all seasons, including water skiing, SCUBA diving, boating, and in later years, sailing. He loved being a 5’ 9” guard on Dexter High School’s basketball team, but was disappointed when he found he didn’t belong on University of Michigan’s team. His first job was being a “gopher” for Klave’s Marina at the tender age of 12, later hitchhiking from Portage Lake to Ann Arbor to work at Wrigley’s, beginning a life-long pattern of being a hard worker. He began building homes when he was 19, and attended U of M to study architecture. Jim had a life-long love of trees—his legacy still tall and proud at every place he and Lorna set down roots. He served in the Army Reserves for five years, worked at King Seely Thermos (now Chrysler), K&E Screw Products, and retired to own and renovate the 21-unit Tawas Motel, before retiring again to move back to the Chelsea area.
On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 1:00 p.m., a Memorial Service will be held at North Lake United Methodist Church. The church is following current CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in attendance will be instructed accordingly; masks must be worn. Expressions of sympathy may be made to North Lake United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
