Santiago "Jim" Garza

Garza, Santiago "Jim" Bay City, Michigan Jim passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Age 74 years. The son of the late Guadalupe and Victoria (Elizondo) Garza was born November 27, 1936 in Pearsall, Texas. He was a member of Bay Valley Christian Church and a long time member of In His Presence Church. Jim retired from Saginaw Steering Gear. He served as the Pastor of Outdoor Adventure Campground in Standish, MI. for twelve years. His ministry also included visiting people in the hospital, nursing homes and jail. He also performed weddings and funeral services. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing and bowling. He is survived by his wife of fifty three years the former; Dorothy M. Poole whom he married September 9, 1958. Also surviving are his children; Debra (Brian) Endline, James (Julie Diaz) Garza, Timothy (Pamela) Garza and Jenny Delarosa, his grandchildren; Travis Endline, Felicia Endline, Ashley Garza, Amber Garza, Heather Scott, Todd Scott and Stephanie (Joseph) Platzer, one sister; Anita Longoria, his special nephews; Lupe (Bertha) Salinas and David (Sulema) Garcia, his special great niece; Nora Maza and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased in death by his daughter; Valeria J. Garza, his grandson; Mitchell Endline, one brother; Jose "Joe" Garza , two sisters; Juana Salinas and Benita Garcia. The family would like to extend a special Thank you to Julie Mistura who has helped the family through these difficult times, also to Heartland Health Care Rehab and Heartland Hospice for the kind and compassionate care that our loved one need during his time of need. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 12:00 o'clock Noon at In His Presence Church. Officiating will be Pastor Michael B. Baranek with interment following in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Jim will be taken to the church on Tuesday to lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial cards for Wishes of the Family will be available at the funeral home