James (Jim) TenBrink, 77, of Montague, walked on to be with his Creator on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born April 1, 1948, in Grand Haven, the son of Gradus and Marion (Beebe) TenBrink.
On September 23, 1972, Jim married Cheryl Warren. Over their 53 years together, they were blessed with two sons and five grandchildren.
Jim was a proud Tribal Member of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). He graduated from Montague High School in 1966. For over 38 years he worked as a millwright for S.D. Warren Company, in Muskegon.
He cherished time spent with friends and found joy in crafting dreamcatchers, tinkering in his garage on his father’s original farm tractor, and taking his beloved Camaro for a drive around town to show her off. Jim was a dedicated member of the White Lake Area chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he valued the fellowship and mutual support that became an important part of his life. Jim will always be known for his kindness and generosity.
Jim is survived by: his wife, Cheryl TenBrink; sons, James A. (Kristin) TenBrink and Jared (Lia) TenBrink; five grandchildren, Allison, Isaac, Ashley, Liam and Garrett; siblings, Gradus Jr. "Junior" (Carol) TenBrink, Allen TenBrink and Sandra Ward, all of Montague, Simon TenBrink of Spring Lake, Terry (Jane) TenBrink of Shelby, Kevin (Holly) TenBrink of Nunica and Agnes Patterson of Muskegon; sisters-in-law, Norma Jean TenBrink and Barbara TenBrink, both of Muskegon.
Jim was preceded in death by: his parents; his sister, Donna TenBrink; brother, Donald TenBrink; brother, Ronald TenBrink, sisters-in-law, Sandy TenBrink and Mary Lou TenBrink; and brother-in-law, Dennis Patterson.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, MI 49461, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. until time of service. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, MI 49461.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
