James R. “Jim” Hack, Jr., 52, of Stevensville, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo.
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4:30-7 pm on Friday, February 11, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of Maria Hack to help with medical expenses, or through the go fund me at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-cover-memorialmedical-costs-for-james-hack?qid=e126bb2db1e8578a972a1b8b93512db4. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Jim was born on August 21, 1969, in Mishawaka, IN, to James R. & Jeanne (Bellairs) Hack Sr. After graduating from Dowagiac High School in 1982, he continued his education at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, earning an Associate’s Degree in Music and Video Business. Jim met the love of his life, Maria Holden, while living in Florida, and they married on October 5, 1996, at Glenlord Beach in Stevensville. Jim and Maria raised their family in the area, where he worked at Wolverine Metal Stamping for over 20 years. Jim had many passions; he loved fly fishing and collecting antique lures, he was an accomplished free-flight airplane builder and competitor, and he was a professed foodie (and loved cooking). Jim was cherished by many, and will be remembered for his kind heart, integrity, and infectious sense of humor.
Jim is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Maria L. Hack; daughter, Samantha (Luke) Hack-Rose; son, William Hack and parents, James, Sr. and Jeanne (Bellairs) Hack.