In Memoriam: James Beaumont

1979- 2020

James N. Beaumont was born on August 21, 1979 in Detroit and grew up in the Sterling Heights area. He attended Michigan State University and received his B.A., Business Administration, from the Broad School of Business.

James experienced employment on each coast at Harvard Medical School and UCLA before joining us here at the University of Michigan, 2013-2020. His skills were put to use in many areas in our department; processing MTAS/ UFAs, completing space & equipment surveys and processing lab orders. One staff member referred to him as the "Procurement Dude", as he processed over 5,000 orders per year!

James contritubed so much more to our department than his work skills and knowledge. His co-workers fondly remember Girl Scout cookie sales for his nieces, Trader Joe's treasures brought in to be shared and games selected and sent home for their children to enjoy. His greatest loves were that of his family, friends and his beloved cats. Professor Costas Lyssiotis, PhD shares, "I am so very glad that I knew James and that I could call him a friend. He was such a kind, smart, creative, talented and decent man. He somehow seemed to know everyone in Ann Arbor, and he had all the best takes. His love of biking was exceeded only by his love of board games. He is one of a few that could keep up in the 'department of the unexpected', and I'll forever hold onto my memories of his quirky personality." •

James Beaumont with researchers Howard Crawford, Costas Lyssiotis and Marina Pasca di Magliano