James Dever Jr. (aka Mawjacker), age 86, of Dorr, died Wednesday, March 15.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy; his children, Michael James Dever, Dan (Sue) Dever, Darlene (Randy) Terrell, Dawn (Steve) Vogt and Michelle (Rod) Cooper; his brother-in-law, Leon (Cheryl) Hilaski and sister-in-law, Janice Hilaski; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael James Jr.; his parents, James Sr. and Gladys; his brothers, Bob and Bill; his sister, Rose; his in-laws, Ray and Edna Hilaski, Dave and Bob Hilaski, Bill and Norma Schaendorf and Leroy Hancock.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, at St. Stanislaus Church, 1871 136th Ave, Dorr, with visitation one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.

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