James “Jim” Elmer Mulheron, Odessa, MO, passed from this life into eternal glory on December 3, 2020 in Independence, MO. Visitation will be 5-6:30 p.m. Friday July 30, 2021 at Oak Grove Restoration Branch 1204 N. Broadway, Oak Grove, MO. Memorial service to follow at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Shirley Kohly
9 Dec 2020I am the Mother of Taylor Anderson, a school friend of Jared. I am sorry for your loss. May your relationship with the Lord comfort you during this very hard time.
Janet Owings
22 Dec 2020Steve and I are both sorry to hear of Jim’s death he was a very strong Christian ✝️ who showed and kept his wonderful wife as well as wonderful children love to all of youwe are praying for you
Larry Machalk
11 Dec 2020I was a classmate of Jim’s and he will be missed for sure. I was hoping to see Jim at our 50th class reunion. We hung out together quite a bit during our high school years and a for a few years after. So sorry for your loss and you have my deepest condolences:
Larry Machalk
Stephenson High School
Class of 1971
Danny Hight
13 Dec 2020Jim is the most Christian man I have known in my life. He exemplified what a follower of Jesus looks like here on earth. If we would live more like Jim, Jesus’ kingdom on earth would be a reality and not merely a dream. “ONWARD TO ZION”. Jim, love you brother. I will miss our opportunities to work together. You have been granted the desire of your heart, eternal usefulness for Jesus. Our loss, your gain.
Jan Corey Arnett
30 Dec 2020Like Larry Machalk whose message is with others here, I too was a high school classmate of Jim’s and am so terribly saddened that he is gone, though believers have comfort in the assurance that we will meet again. Thinking back on our youth, I can say that Jim was always a gentleman and a gentle man as a classmate. George and Johnny Palmer were good men to work for and learn from because they too, were good people. To everyone in Jim’s family, I send hugs from the heart. Jim’s spirit is surely with you.
Jerry B. Stanley
30 Jul 2021I was a co worker of Jim’s at the U. S Postal Service in Kansas City Missouri. Jim was a joy to be around and work with. Nary a bad word was spoken by Jim as his sights were on the Lord continually. His love of family and being with them is what motivated Jim. He was dedicated to their support. I wish I could attend his celebration of Life today but with a trip planned to see our infant grandson tomorrow I don’t want to take a chance on carrying the CCP virus to him. Jim loved life and the Lord and I’m honored to have worked with him for 10 years.
God Bless you Jim and your family.
The Stanley’s of KC and Theodosia Missouri (Jerry and Terry respectively)