James Alexander, 88, Welder

He was born March 8, 1915 in Glasgow, Scotland and lived most of his life in Lorain. He moved to Avon Lake 3 years ago coming from Palmetto, Florida where he had lived since retirement. He was a graduate of Lorain High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Birmingham. He was employed as a welder for U.S. Steel, Lorain, retiring in the early 1970’s. James was a sports fan and enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes.

Mr. Alexander is survived by two sons, John C. Alexander (Nancy) of Avon Lake, Ted Collis of New Castle, Ontario, Canada and a daughter, Betty Hern of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Collis Alexander (nee Wood); a daughter, Beverly Stitt; a grandson Murray; his parents, Charles N. and Elizabeth (nee Neil) Alexander; a brother, John Alexander and a sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Wallace.

Private burial committal services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. Cremation by Busch Crematory.

Memorials may be forwarded to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450.

Arrangements handled by Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel, 163 Avon-Beldon Road, Avon Lake.