Birth date: Dec 11, 1947 Death date: Aug 22, 2019
James “Jay” Kersman, age 71, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Grand Rapids, MI. A beloved mentor, teacher, and father to many, Jay will be greatly missed by his loving wife, family, friends and firefighting community. Jay Read Obituary
We were so sorry to hear about our cousin Jay. Charles Evans (my brother) remembers cutting Christmas trees one summer when the cousins were teenagers. I remember how helpful he was to my father when he and my mother (Myron and Lois Evans) were visiting with Betts and Herb and my father fractured his back. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Evans Fernald and Charles Evans
I am so saddened by the passing of Uncle Jay. What a great man he was. I have nothing but good memories of him. He spent his life helping and saving others, that shows what kind of man he was. My heart goes out to my Aunt Linda, Jeff and Dan all the others whose lives he touched. You are in my prayers.
Shelley Rosenberry
We send our sincere condolences to Jay's family and friends and hope that your wonderful memories will help you get through this difficult time.
Dwight & Betty Swisher
I’m so saddened to hear about Chief Jay’s passing, he was a much loved friend. Jay was a father figure and so much more to my son Steve Lague, which means a ton to me. I send prayers and hugs to your family. Fondly, Judy Lague Mitchell
