Jim MacCall

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James Bruce MacCall
28 Jun 1951 - 01 Dec 2020

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James Bruce MacCall
June 28 1951 - December 1 2020
Jim MacCall was born in Chester Pa. He was the devoted grandson to Lydia White. His parents were John Dexter MacCall and Barbara Ann (née White). He is survived by his loving husband Kevin Melvin, his loving brother Michael Joseph and his wife Janet (Gummel). Also by his sister Janice Beahan and her Husband Dan. He also has a niece Darian Beahan and Two nephews Nicholas Beahan and Michael Alan MacCall and many lifelong friends and associates.

Jim Graduated from Nether Providence High school in Wallingford , PA in 1969. He then went on to pursue his lifelong dream of being a first grade teacher. He received his Bachelors in Elementary Education from West Chester University and His Masters degree from Temple University. He taught in South East Delco school district in PA and continued teaching until retirement in the Lower Merion School district in Pa. Jim was never happier then when he was teaching. He loved His Career. Jim was an avid Musical theater fan and enjoyed co producing the first and fifth grade musicals. Jim and Kevin traveled often to NYC to catch the latest Broadway Shows. He even got to be a backer for the Tony Award winning show Grey Gardens. Over his life Jim volunteered at the Philadelphia gay switchboard . Was active in community theater, was Secretary and President of Independence Squares LGTBQ+ square dance club . He studied American Sign Language to become an interpreter. Jim loved to travel. Jim and Kevin took many vacations many involved cruises to Alaska, the Baltic region including Russia, many trip through the Caribbean including the Panama Canal. He especially enjoyed the western coast of Ireland where they vacationed multiple times. He was so excited to retire to Florida with Kevin. He was a loving and loyal husband brother and Friend. He was much loved and will be sorely missed by Kevin and his family as well as his extended family and friends. Kevin would like to extend his gratitude to everyone for their loving expression of condolences and support. They have helped him at this difficult time.

Memorial services to be held at a later date when Covid is under control.

If anyone would like to make a donation in his name. Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association or the National Autistic Society.^[1]

Remembrances

Unfortunately, I have some sad news to pass on. Jim MacCall, a former member and past President of IS passed away this morning due to cardiac arrest. Kevin Melvin, his husband of 7 years and partner for 22, informed us of Jim's death. Both Kevin and Jim served on the Board as President and in various other positions in the late 90s and early 2000s. They retired and moved to Florida about 8 years ago. Before retiring, Jim taught elementary education in the Lower Merion School District for over 20 years.
Many of us long time members have fond memories of Jim and send our deepest condolences to Kevin. Kevin started dancing with us in 1994 and Jim joined us a few years later. Both Jim and Kevin attended many conventions and were active members of our Fly In committee during their time with the club.
I don't have a current email address for Kevin but he is on Facebook and I'm sure he would appreciate hearing from IS members who knew him.
— David Tavani

Jim and Kevin were a large part of our Independence Squares family for many years. Our thoughts go out to you, Kevin, at this time of need. ❤️❤️❤️
— Mike Rutkowski

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear from Kevin about Jim's passing. Jim was a wonderful man, filled with human kindness.
— Brian Heike