James Cardman

James Cardman, age 85, of Girard, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 14, 2020, surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Union City on March 13, 1934, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Louise Fullerton Cardman.

Jim served in the United States Army in Korea. 

He started his work career at Forest Park Garage and then went on in 1957 to own and operate Lakeland Auto Repair for 59 years, retiring in 2017 at the age of 83.

In his younger years, he enjoyed drag racing and held the record for fuel dragster.  Later in life, took an interest in horse and dog showing.  Most importantly, he loved his family, spending time with them in the outdoors and attending their sporting events.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Cardman and a son in law, Glenn Terella.

Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Suellen Friend Cardman; his children, Elizabeth Terella, Jim Cardman and his companion Leslie Hazlewood, all of Fairview and Curt Cardman and his wife, Julie of Girard; a sister,  Karen Yount; a sister in law,  Jean Cardman.  He is further survived by five grandchildren: Tim, Rick, Ryan, Lance and Ellie; two great grandchildren, Trevor and Peyton, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East on Sunday from 1pm until the time of the service at 3 pm. with Pastor Lamech Marsh officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 

or Erie Shriners Hospital, 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505.

Condolences can be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com