James Donald Makela

Makela, James Donald. Born January 23, 1932. Age 75, of Taylor. July 20, 2007. Loved husband of Faith for 53 years. Dear Father of Roxanne Makela, Tracy (Jack) Coleman, Juliann LaForest and Marianne (Jim) Smith. Wonderful grandfather of Karla Tennis, Alex Coleman and Michael Dzwigalski. Brother of David (Marlene). Survived by 3 brother in-laws, 3 sister in-laws, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was raised in Houghton, MI UP. Served four years in the U.S. Navy. Resided in Taylor for 52 years.