In Memory Of
James Laffartha
1951
2015
James Laffartha
August 11, 1951 — August 17, 2015
James Michael Laffartha, age 64, of Findlay, passed away August 17, 2015 at his home. Jim was born August 11, 1951 in Toledo to James Laffartha and Ruth (Mercer) Dear.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister Karen "Melody" Warner. He is survived by his Wife, Jennifer Laffartha, Son, Jim M. (Mandy) Laffartha, Jr., Daughter, Hope E. (Eric) Burt, Daughter, Kerri L. (Brian) Stanley, Son, Josh A. (Kelly) Laffartha, Brother, Paul (Polly) Laffartha, Sister, Mary Ellen (William) Sauerwein, Sister, Sharon (Mike) Reisinger; 10 grandchildren and one soon-to-be great grandchild.
James Michael Laffartha, will not be interred. Instead, I and some family members plan to steal a 14 foot wooden boat to fulfill James Michael's wish for a Viking funeral. The plan is to fill the boat with kindling, straw, and a little kerosene. We'll place Jimmy's body in the boat, and then launch the boat into Lake Erie. Next we will need a bow and arrows, which we might have to steal as well, and we will all take turns shooting fire arrows at the boat until we are able to light the kindling. This of course will be done in the dark of night, as the fire consumes the materials, and when little or nothing is left, it will just sink into the lake. I suspect there are laws that prohibit any of this from happening, but sometimes you just have to go against the grain.
The family will receive guests Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - NW Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300).
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In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister Karen "Melody" Warner. He is survived by his Wife, Jennifer Laffartha, Son, Jim M. (Mandy) Laffartha, Jr., Daughter, Hope E. (Eric) Burt, Daughter, Kerri L. (Brian) Stanley, Son, Josh A. (Kelly) Laffartha, Brother, Paul (Polly) Laffartha, Sister, Mary Ellen (William) Sauerwein, Sister, Sharon (Mike) Reisinger; 10 grandchildren and one soon-to-be great grandchild.
James Michael Laffartha, will not be interred. Instead, I and some family members plan to steal a 14 foot wooden boat to fulfill James Michael's wish for a Viking funeral. The plan is to fill the boat with kindling, straw, and a little kerosene. We'll place Jimmy's body in the boat, and then launch the boat into Lake Erie. Next we will need a bow and arrows, which we might have to steal as well, and we will all take turns shooting fire arrows at the boat until we are able to light the kindling. This of course will be done in the dark of night, as the fire consumes the materials, and when little or nothing is left, it will just sink into the lake. I suspect there are laws that prohibit any of this from happening, but sometimes you just have to go against the grain.
The family will receive guests Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - NW Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300).
To leave a special message for Jim's family please click the "Share Memories" button.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, August 22, 2015
12:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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