Diane:
We are so sorry for your loss. We so
Enjoyed getting to know Jim from our days working together. Would love to hear from you sometime. We are currently in Gilbert, AZ. Take care...
Sally
Sally Ballard
November 23, 2015
Dianne, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. I worked with him for many years at Monroe. It was fun to watch him work with the little kiddos who often needed someone to talk with. He always stepped in when he was needed. I remember he brought crabby patties to school one time that you had made, I think for his birthday! He was such a great guy and I am glad to have known him,.
Tracy Halstead
November 18, 2015
Dianne, I have such fond memories of you and Jim and Jimmy. Looking at this wonderful picture of Jim, I see the same smile and sparkle in his eyes that I was privileged to see on precious Jimmy's face almost every day of First Grade. As you know, I treasured that year I got to spend with Jimmy. He had such a warm, fun spirit! Then as I got to know you and Jim, there was no doubt the source of his contented, curious, happy self. My heart goes out to you, Diane. May God fill you with strength and peace.
Jeanie DeWolf
November 17, 2015
Dear Dianne,
I was saddened to read of Jim's passing and my heart goes out to you. How blessed you both have been to have had each other all of these years. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sending you hugs and the hope for peace during this difficult time.
Sue (Carpenter) Hellentall
November 15, 2015
We were deeply saddened to read of your loss of such a loved one. We extend our sincere condolences to you, Dianne. Our prayers and blessings to you.
Bill and Judy Carmichael
November 14, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Jim. I knew him during junior high school at Morton and high school at Henry Clay. He was always so friendly and had a marvelous sense of humor. I am glad to see that he continued his interest in psychology - he talked about that as a career choice in high school.
Prayers for you and your family.
Sandy (Martin) Miller
November 14, 2015
Dianne I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Jim in the late 80’s when I first moved to Cedar Rapids and taught at Kenwood Elementary as a Preschool Special Education teacher. We would meet for Bible Study and prayers with another colleague of ours in the mornings. I appreciated his deep faith and integrity, I felt I could go to him when I needed to think through a challenge with a student,parent or something in my personal life because I knew all was said in confidence. I considered him a mentor. I loved his sense of humor. When Sponge Bob started my daughter became a great fan. I had to laugh when I met Jim again after I had left Kenwood and he was sporting a Sponge Bob tie. His playful sprit was one of his great qualities.
Nancy Metier Mohni
November 13, 2015
Dear Dianne and family, I am so sad to hear of Jim's death. We carpooled for many years to Benton Community. We shared many good times and some very sad times. We would talk over kids we worked with and give each other ideas about how to help them. I always thought he was wonderful and am so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Snell
November 13, 2015
Dianne,
I was so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My heart goes out to you. You will be in my prayers. You've always been such a strong lady ... I've always admired you for that. I know Jim is happy to once again see your son and is passing along your love. God bless you. You have my deepest sympathies. Love you lady!
Elaine (Surrett) Meyers
November 13, 2015
I am so saddened to hear that Jim's life has passed. I worked with him for many years at the Area Education Agency, and admired him greatly. His compassion for and commitment to others was always foremost. Jim was truly a dedicated professional, though he would be unlikely admit it. I always looked forward to seeing him because he brought some different way of looking at things, and this was true even prior to Sponge Bob. I have missed his presence, but will always treasure having known him.
Richard Knight
November 13, 2015
Dianne - My heart goes out to you. I know you are an incredible woman - very strong - very loving - please know that your faith will get you through the very difficult days, months, years ahead of you and that you have so very many people that love you. Jim was a wonderful man. The two of you were a match made in heaven, and there you will see him again. You know Jim and Jimmy are together again, and when the time has come for you to join them, you will all be reunited in the comfort of God's love. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Love, Rhonda
Rhonda Purdy
November 13, 2015
It was an honor to work with Jim through the years., as children, families & colleagues benefited from his grace, compassion & humor. I never met a grown man with a greater affinity for Sponge Bob or his fellow man. Jim's was a life well spent in contributing to the greater good and we all benefited from his presence.
Please accept my sincere sympathy . Holding you in prayer and hoping that the love of friends will bring you comfort in the coming days as surely as your faith will bring you peace.
Suzanne Blomme
November 13, 2015
We were deeply saddened to read of Jim's death this morning. He was a wonderful psychologist and friend and I enjoyed working with him for many years. I will really miss exchanging those conservative emails! God's comfort to all of you.
Kristen Larson
November 13, 2015
I share my condolence, to Dianne
I have so many good memories of you and Jim
Love in Jesus
Duane
duane mclean
November 13, 2015
Oh my dear Dianne...We are so saddened to see that you have lost your Jim. We always enjoyed your company whenever we were together, and we continued to learn so much from Jim's wisdom. He was a kind soul who loved life dearly. We'll never forget the "bell-ringing" at our wedding! Now he is embracing Jimmy and talking his foreign language with Marianne. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.
We love you!
xoxo Martha and Dave
Martha and Dave Booth
November 13, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of Jim. He was a great man, who shared his talent with many children and families. He worked to find the best services for children.
May he rest in the palms of God's hands.
Cindy Donaldson
November 13, 2015
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Dianne and family. Jim and Dianne have been such wonderful friends for over 42 years. Jim's death has deeply saddened me and I will miss him and our long conversations. I could always depend on Jim to give me a straight answer and good advice. And....he could really laugh!! I feel like I have lost a family member. He touched so many lives and I will always cherish the memories I have. He left this world in the same fashion as he lived his life - modest and without fanfare.
Kathy Sullivan
November 13, 2015