Arthur James “Jim” Menlove
Beloved husband and father, Jim Menlove, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his home in Chelsea. He was 91. Jim was born in 1930, in Bangor, North Wales, to professional soccer player Bertie Menlove and Ada Randall Menlove. As a young man, Jim served in the British Army’s Corps of Signals. He then went to work for Lloyd’s Bank of England, and later, of Canada. In the US, he was vice president and trust officer at NBD and Comerica banks. He was Director of Fundraising for Beaumont Hospital for many years.
One of Jim’s greatest passions was for soccer. He was proud that his father had played for English Premier League teams like Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Sheffield United in the 1920’s. Jim watched many matches at Conor O’Neill’s Pub in Ann Arbor with “the lads” – a group of soccer-lovers and dear friends. Jim was also an avid distance runner and participated in the early days of Detroit’s Motor City Runners in the 1960’s and ‘70’s.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 93, passed away Sunday, March 20. He leaves behind his sons, Robert and James (Christin); grandchildren Jacob (Christina), Caleb (Angeline), Thomas, Amy (Steven); great-grandchildren, Aubri, Caia, Camden, Hudson, and Jameson; and friend, Marella. He was preceded in death by former wife Barbara, daughter Jean, sisters Bettie Miles, Ann Sawyer and Nellie Rys.