Donald James Tait
February 21, 1944 - July 2, 2024
Donald "Jim" Tait passed away on July 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Beth (Brad) Battey, and George Tait and grandchildren Bridgette, Branwyn, and Reed.There will be a Memorial Gathering held on Friday, August 2nd from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM, with a sharing of memories at 4 PM, at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (between Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Jim Tait was a magician, clown, balloon twister and Santa. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the Michigan Association of Professional Santa, commonly called MAPS. He was a member of the Detroit Magic Club (Ring 22) and the Michigan Twisters. Jim was also a former member of the Clowns Around Redford and the Ann Arbor Magic Club.
He will be missed by many in the Detroit Metropolitan area.
Rest in Peace.
