He was my Driver's Ed on-the-road partner. Saw him twice over the years. Once at a Bridgeman's ice cream shop and once when he was working as a security guard. We talked extensively both times.
Rest in peace, Jim. My sympathy to your family. I hope your years post high school were good ones and you found friends willing to listen to your many stories.
My first contact with Jim was when he was the equipment manager for the cross country team. My wife and I saw him at the 35-year reunion where we had a lengthy conversation with him. In a world of many levels of difference I felt his main goal was just to be accepted. I hope Jim felt that he was accepted and an integral part of the Class of 1961. Jim made us a better class.
I remember Jim's "unique style". He always offered a big smile, a nervous comment or story and a sincere effort to connect for just a moment or longer...... His contributions and enthusiastic hard work to our class are many and commendable. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family. Marlyce Benson Bjeldanes
I knew Jim since grade school. While Jim may have what appeared to us as school kids as eccentricities, the one thing that stands out in my mind is Jim's good heart. I don't think I ever knew anyone throughout my entire school life that measured up to Jim in that regard. In fact, even now, I can only think of maybe a half dozen people I have ever met that had as good a heart as Jim. He was a kind and gentle soul and I wish more people had those qualities. My sincere condolences to Jim's family. Rest in peace, good guy.
Jim was a friend to everyone he met...it seemed like we all went out of our way to engage Jim in conversation. Roger Hendrickson would keep me updated on Jim's life as Roger would meet with Jim for lunch very often. Heaven has a great addition.
I pray that Jim realized how many of us he had influnced with his simple and honest lifes style. I too have memories of Jim all the way going back to keewaydin .... RIP
Does anyone know what happened to Jim. And what did he do-- job, retirement, any details. Checked his bio and never completed. Such a nice person-- wish we knew more!
It is difficult to explain how the news of Jim's death has touched me. And, I believe, by the number of posts in his memory that have rapidly cropped up on this site, that he has touched many more of us than we ever realized. Jim sat across the aisle from me in homeroom for 3 years. He was a quirky guy - friendly, kind, loving, funny AND so, seemingly, grateful for any reciprocation of attention and conversation. I believe he was voted "most chatty" (or something like that) in our class yearbook. I just hope he was surrounded by those he loved in his final hours. God bless you, Jim.
James "J B" Andersen
He was my Driver's Ed on-the-road partner. Saw him twice over the years. Once at a Bridgeman's ice cream shop and once when he was working as a security guard. We talked extensively both times.
Linda Akerson (Towne)
Rest in peace, Jim. My sympathy to your family. I hope your years post high school were good ones and you found friends willing to listen to your many stories.
Tom Christensen
My first contact with Jim was when he was the equipment manager for the cross country team. My wife and I saw him at the 35-year reunion where we had a lengthy conversation with him. In a world of many levels of difference I felt his main goal was just to be accepted. I hope Jim felt that he was accepted and an integral part of the Class of 1961. Jim made us a better class.
Marlyce Benson (Bjeldanes)
I remember Jim's "unique style". He always offered a big smile, a nervous comment or story and a sincere effort to connect for just a moment or longer...... His contributions and enthusiastic hard work to our class are many and commendable. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family. Marlyce Benson Bjeldanes
Richard Koefod
I knew Jim since grade school. While Jim may have what appeared to us as school kids as eccentricities, the one thing that stands out in my mind is Jim's good heart. I don't think I ever knew anyone throughout my entire school life that measured up to Jim in that regard. In fact, even now, I can only think of maybe a half dozen people I have ever met that had as good a heart as Jim. He was a kind and gentle soul and I wish more people had those qualities. My sincere condolences to Jim's family. Rest in peace, good guy.
Gary Engfer
Jim was unique....always a breath of fresh air. A good guy! He is missed.
Gary Engfer
Lawrence Sondrall
Jim was a friend to everyone he met...it seemed like we all went out of our way to engage Jim in conversation. Roger Hendrickson would keep me updated on Jim's life as Roger would meet with Jim for lunch very often. Heaven has a great addition.
Jim Rook
I pray that Jim realized how many of us he had influnced with his simple and honest lifes style. I too have memories of Jim all the way going back to keewaydin .... RIP
Barbara Hoglund (Newberry)
Does anyone know what happened to Jim. And what did he do-- job, retirement, any details. Checked his bio and never completed. Such a nice person-- wish we knew more!
Judy Knudsen (Brown)
It is difficult to explain how the news of Jim's death has touched me. And, I believe, by the number of posts in his memory that have rapidly cropped up on this site, that he has touched many more of us than we ever realized. Jim sat across the aisle from me in homeroom for 3 years. He was a quirky guy - friendly, kind, loving, funny AND so, seemingly, grateful for any reciprocation of attention and conversation. I believe he was voted "most chatty" (or something like that) in our class yearbook. I just hope he was surrounded by those he loved in his final hours. God bless you, Jim.