Thank You

e family of Alan Barber would like to thank everyone who shared in his celebration of life, sent cards, donated food, or made donations to the Ann and Carl Meyers Cancer Center in Al’s memory.

We are very grateful for the time we had together with Al. His passing has left a deep void in our hearts, and we appreciated all the support during this di cult time.

We would like to thank Baird Funeral Home, Bob and Vanessa McInnis, Henry and Diane Deleo, Eluta VanScoter, Jody and Shelby Sick, Loretta Mathews, Steve and Dawn Brown, Jay and Connie Allison, Jim and Betsy Cotter, Clayt and Tisha Wood, Mike and Deb Shetler, Melissa Meyer, Linda Schubmehl, and Jack and Julie Roche.

If we have missed anyone, we apologize, we thank you and appreciate all that you have done.

efamilyofAlanBarber, Vicky,Betty,Verna,Gary,MikeandJune, TomandPat,Paula,andtheirfamilies.

St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home andM uments

109 West Naples St. • Wayland, NY 14572 (585) 728-2100

Carnations

One of the most popular choices for sympathy arrangements, carnations of various colors have different meanings. A red carnation evokes admiration while a pink carnation stands for remembrance. White carnations stand for pure love and innocence.

James W. Van Der Meid July 17, 2023

Wayland/Livonia – James W. Van Der Meid, 73 years of age, passed away at Rochester General Hospital Monday, July 17, 2023.

Jim was born December 28, 1949 in Rochester, the son of William and Shirley (Drain) Van Der Meid. He grew up in Livonia and was a Livonia resident until the late 1990s. On June 3, 2000 Jim and Shirley Ellis were married and celebrated over 23 years together.

Jim’s entrepreneurial career spanned a few di erent areas. He enjoyed success early on in the family dairy equipment business at Van Der Meid Dairy Equipment in Livonia, building homes for several years, partners in the Car Corral used car business,owner of Wayland Family Auto Center and nally retiring as a distributor/franchise owner for Mac Tools. Jim also served in United States National Guard. His hobbies included part of his career work: building and remodeling houses and xing cars. Wintering in Myrtle Beach was a lifelong dream he and Shirley accomplished; his garage was his man cave!; and his favorites were Diet Pepsi and chocolate chip cookies.

Jim was pre-deceased by his parents, William and Shirley Van Der Meid; and his father-in-law, Donald Ellis. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Shirley Van Der Meid of Wayland; his son, Michael (Kristine) Van Der Meid of Livonia; his daughter, Nicole Van Der Meid of Pittsford; his grandchildren, Samantha Morris and Mikayla Van Der Meid; his sister, Lynda Robinson of Lyons; his motherin-law, Lucille Ellis of Wayland; his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Lawrence Kirkum of Wayland, Donna and Mike Parks of Wayland, Gary and Barb Ellis of Wayland, Donald and Ellen Ellis of Wayland, Cameron Ellis of Wayland and Stacy Ellis (Joe Marmo) of Irondequoit; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jim’s family and friends called Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 1-4 pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Jim’s funeral service was Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at 1pm at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of James W.Van Der Meid may be made to the Livonia Fire Department, 4213 S Livonia Rd, Livonia, NY 14487 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.