Jim Mulheron Obituary

 ​From: Mindy Jane Mulheron

mindyjane15@yahoo.com

Jim Mulheron Obituary

James (Jim) Elmer Mulheron, Odessa, MO, passed from this life into eternal glory on December 3, 2020  in Independence, MO.  

Jim was born in the beautiful upper peninsula Michigan on July 30, 1953, to Gus (Angus) and Hazel Mulheron, the youngest of 4 children. He grew up an avid hunter, fisherman, motorcycle and snowmobile enthusiast, and loved fast muscle cars.  He could recount any number of stories about every muscle car there was in the 60’s: either he or one of his friends had one to talk about. When Jim was 14, he went to work for the neighboring dairy farm, owned by brothers George and Johnny Palmer. He learned all of his common sense and mechanical abilities from his father and these brothers. When Jim graduated from Stephenson High School in 1971 he went to work for Allis Chalmers in Marinette, WI. 

Jim came into contact with the gospel of Jesus Christ when he was about 25 years old. He was baptized into the Milwaukee North Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He moved to Independence to be part of a Zionic endeavor, The City On the Hill, with a number of saints and lived in Sibley with them. When that ended, Jim moved to Lexington, MO and worked for the True Value Store owned by friend Larry Smith. 

In 1979, Jim moved to Oak Grove and began working with Bill and Ron Davies on their farms. The ministry he received from Ron and Bill greatly influenced his walk with the Lord. He moved to Oak Grove RLDS at that time and met the love of his life, Debbie, in 1980. It was love at first sight on his part, but it took Debbie a little bit more time. 

 

They were wed in Oak Grove on April 11, 1981 and have been an inseparable team since. Jim went to work for the US Postal Service in 1986 and retired from there in 2015. Debbie and Jim then went to the Odessa Hills Campgrounds, Odessa, MO, and became caretakers of the grounds until his death. 

Jim was the first one to help a neighbor, stranger or friend in need.  He gave of himself to the very end, even in the hospital by not wanting to bother the staff with his needs. He loved all people, all walks of life and did everything he could to help them on their walk with the Lord. He especially loved the kids that attended camp: he felt that God was on the grounds always, but when the kids were there God was there in a power like no other time. He was working for the coming of His Lord and was anxiously engaged in bringing about the cause of Zion. Jim served as Deacon, Priest and Elder, and was attending Chilhowee Branch to help with the ministry there at the time of his death. 

Jim joins his parents, Gus and Hazel, a brother, Jerry and an infant sister Mary Jane, as well as his mother-in-law, Mirl Edwards in the heavenly courts. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie, of the home, daughter Mindy (Ryan) of Lee’s Summit, sons Matthew (Megan), Lee’s Summit, Jared (Katie), Kapaau, HI, Joey (Kim), Cascade, IA.  He also leaves his adored grandchildren—he believed his greatest call was being “Papa”, Brice, Gavin, Myles, Emily, Jameson, and Finley. He also leaves his sister, Kathy (Rick) Menominee, MI, many nieces and nephews and a host of close friends. 

Funeral services will be private, Visitation will be open house format:  see social media for information if you desire to attend. Contributions to Odessa Hills Campground c/o Larry Marsh, 706 S Clay, Holden Mo 64064 in lieu of flowers.