James Hilton Denman
(November 27, 1979 - August 10, 2008)
 

James Hilton Denman “Jimmy” , age 28, of Negaunee and formerly of Munising, perished on Sunday, August 10, 2008 while swimming at Picnic Rocks in Marquette. He was born on November 27, 1979 in Munising to Fred and Carla (Shortridge) Denman. While at Munising High School, “Jim Daddy” ran track and graduated from MHS in 1998. He then attended Northern Michigan University and earned his Associates of Technology Degree. Jimmy worked with his step-father, Trevor Wark, with Wark Construction before going to work in Marquette at Argonics. He loved being in the woods and enjoyed riding and baja-ing outdoors. Jimmy’s passion for cars and stereos started at a young age with his love of Hot Wheels and grew with through adulthood. He was always wheeling and dealing and showing off his new cars. Jimmy celebrated each day by living life to the fullest, enjoying old friends and always making new ones. Jim was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and to complete his journey home, he was given his Anishinaabe name – Mishko Miigwaan (Red Feather.)

He is survived by his mother – Carla Shortridge of Munising; his father – Fred Denman of Munising; aunts and uncles – Sandy Williams, John (Tori) Shortridge, Wade (Kay) Denman, Steve (Kelly) Denman, Keith Denman, Doug Denman, and Laurie Denman; cousins – Dennis (Stefani & Evan James) Shortridge, Joey & Matt Williams, Jada, Jess, & Chance Denman, Shannon Tillman, and honorary cousin, Jason Martin; longtime friend – Heidi Meyers; soul brother – John Jacobson; step-sister – Cecilia Wark; and numerous other great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jimmy was preceded in death by his grandparents – James & Patricia Shortridge and Jerry & Lorraine Denman, and by his uncles – Russell and Dennis Shortridge.

Services will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Visiting time with family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard will conduct Jimmy’s memorial service in the funeral home’s chapel at 1:00 p.m.