Hey Jimmy,

Harvest is early this year. You would have been traveling here for peaches this year...they would be gone by our trip through Montana in Sept. We'll eat one for you!

George and Andy

Your Helena friends are thinking of you today. We do almost every day. We miss you a lot. More than your cajun food and bizarre sense of humor. It was a lot of fun being your friend.

Johnny B here just checking in. Miss you, Clyde.

Remembering you again today. Still missing your phone calls and your laugh.

We're still missing you every day. Wondering what problems you would have barely skirted. What crazy schemes you would have organized. It's just not as much fun with you gone, Jim. What have they got you doing over there?

Bruce, Carol, Rob and I had a great day of golf today and we toasted you at the turn and at the end of our round. We envisioned you in the cart always the swing coach. You left way too soon and we miss you dearly. Not fair to any of us.

George and I raised our glasses to you downunder while listening to your great music. You are so missed.

I too miss you jimmy boy. We had some very good and interesting times as we shall again. Later my very good friend.

Another year, another birthday passed this week. Thinking of you and remembering your laugh and dimples.  Miss you.

I have a profound sense of respect for Jim professionally and many warm feelings for him personally. If he were here I have a pretty good idea what he would be doing. Miss you, my friend!

Well, Jimmy it doesn't get any easier. You just can't be forgotten, you are missed daily. I'm reminded of you by music, food, sniffs, beer and an occasional impish grin from out of nowhere. You will always be missed our friend.

I think Jimmy has been “checking in.”

I had a dream about a week ago that we had a voice message from Jim telling us that he was “checking in”. In the dream Jim said it had been a while since we talked but that he was thinking of us. I went to replay the message for Dennis and it was gone. End of dream. Crazy. 

Greg Petesch had a dream about Jimmy about a week ago -- the night before he left for Yellowstone Park. Jim looked young and said that “you sort of get to choose” what you look like when you come back to visit. In the dream, he told Greg that he was on a 3-day pass but couldn’t go to the park with him because he had a lot of people that he needed to see and not enough time. 

One of our other friends had a very vivid dream about Jim about a week ago. Don’t know the details of this one. 

Has anyone else heard from Jim?

Missing James C pretty much every day some way or another. Wishing he could be here to enjoy our lives together. I bet he never thought he would leave such a huge void in so many lives but he most certainly did. We all need to keep that in mind as we honor his legacy.

You always told "Bac" to get a place down south where the family could come. We have it and wish you were here to share it. Thinking of you a lot today. Still miss you daily.

I miss you more each year. I try to remember all the fun times we
had and the cute things you did when you were little. What a cutie.
And your famous line about age 4 was "Kenny did it Mama, Kenny
did it."

Thinking of you today and remembering your happy smile, and how you faced each new challenge with a positive attitude. A great example for all of us!

Hard to believe it has been two years without Jim. I think of him every day and feel so fortunate to have been one of his many friends. I miss you very much, Jimmy.

Ah Jimmy! How I wish you were here! Greg and I made a batch of REAL Nebraska runzas last weekend, and we wanted so much to share those with you along with sharing more of the joy and laughter that surrounded you wherever you went. I miss your smile and count my friendship with you as one of the great blessings in my life. .

Jimmy Boy you are so missed. We raised our pints of beer to you at the Missoula Club this past September...our annual trek east is not the same without you.

Jim,
You are with us on every car trip and vacation....your wonderful eclectic music goes with us everywhere. Peaches are good this year, we'll be tasting them and thinking of you.

Thinking of you today, as well as many other days. Still hard to believe you are not here to celebrate your birthday. Love, Zelta

Whenever I was in the Portland area traveling for John Deere Co.; Jim was always willing to meet for dinner.  We had such wonderful visits.   

Randy Preston

Thinking of you a lot today. It would have been your 66th birthday. Still miss you Love, Fran

Your ears should have been burning today as we had lots of stories and memories of you while we did the cemetery decorations. Always think of you and miss you this day. Love, Fran

I just learned of Jim's passing. Although I first met Jim professionally, I soon realized he was a man of extraordinary kindness, understanding, humor and character. He will be sorely missed but we are all better for having known him.

Jimmy,
One long year since you left us. We are in Australia where we were when we learned of your passing. You can rest assured that your music lives on...we drank to you on our first night here while listening to your wonderful eclectic music. What a friend, what a person...the void cannot be filled but the memories live on. Thank-you

Jim was on my mind today - thinking how much I enjoyed his dry wit and his superb email jokes and how much I miss him - sharing with another old friend who had not seen him in years and who did not know he had died.

Clyde,
You were missed but well remembered at out law school reunion.

It has been a very long year without Jim. I've laughed and cried and had the pleasure of getting to know Jim's family and his out-of-state friends. I still expect him to call and "check in". I was so fortunte to have Jim for a friend, but it is awfully hard to lose someone so special.

Jim, you have been in my thoughts all week, and been remembering a year ago when we received the shocking news of your death. Tears still come when I think of you, and the empty spot you have left in our family. You will always be in my heart. Love you.

What a year this has been. Miss you and think of you often. Today I have been remembering all the fun times we have had and how they have all ended, but what beautiful memories I have of you. Love you.

The special thoughts here of friendship and love for Jim are such clear evidence of how a wonderful person touched so many lives, so many people, each in a sincere way. we are all so much the better because of having known you,Jim.

I HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT JIM PASSED AWAY. I ALWAYS CALLED HIM AROUND CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR. I AM SO SORRY. GOODBYE SWEETIE, I WILL SEE YOU IN THE BY AND BY. Marilyn Casper Owel, Gig Harbor, Wa

We spent your birthday in Montana, the state you loved. Thought of you all day. Wished we had been there to celebrate with you. Miss you terribly. Love, Fran & Randy

I was thinking about Jim's birthday five years ago. We were going to meet at the Windbag, a popular restaurant in downtown Helena, to celebrate Jimmy's 60th birthday. Jim walked in the door wearing that silly fez and never removed it. There is no one else quite like Jim. I miss you very much my friend.

Jimmy Paine, forever missed...it doesn't get any easier. You left a huge hole that cannot be filled. The peaches refuse to develop for anyone but you, the first freeze ever. Dennis will not have many to share this year. We'll be raising a pint to you in September Jimmy boy, our hearts continue to break, too early gone....Happy Birthday good friend.

Happy Birthday, Jimmy... bet you and your brother are up there telling each other stories and laughing. I miss you both.

You are in my thoughts today, and always in my heart. I remember the day you were born, and thank God for the years we were able to share.

Jimmy Paine,
I think about you often and have many good memories! Yes, they are ALL good. I miss you very much and wish you were here, my friend! I'm sure our paths will cross in the future.  See you then, James C.!

Greg and I just returned from a visit to New Orleans--booked the trip (one we'd talked about before) after we lost Jim--knowing how much he loved all things Cajun and especially The Big Easy. We lit a candle for him in St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, and we ate and drank and celebrated life the way Jim would have. We miss him so much, but he really was with us on that trip!

I will miss you, Cuz, and I grieve for the conversations we won't have. The next reunion will be the best. God bless you.

Graveside services and commital for Jim will be Sunday, May 27th at 1:00p.m. at the Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Nebraska. The grave is south of the monument of the "unknown soldier".

Uncle Jim was more than my uncle he was also my friend. The many laughs with discussions about everything from music, festivals and food to work and family were always a delight. He is dearly missed. I will cherish all the time I was blessed to spend with him. May the angles sing your favorite songs every day, Uncle Jim! I love you.

Jim was a joy from childhood on which was due mainly because he came from such a generous and happy family. My only regret is not having more contact with him in later years. Lovingly, Nadeen Preston Boettger

These thoughts are from J.F. “Mun” Doran: "Jim was a real joy-especially when negotiating-to look across the table and see his smiling face was a real joy. Always Fair. We had many meetings and they resulted in a friendship that I will always cherish. Rest in Peace old Friend. Thank you for touching my life.

What will we all do without getting your "checking in calls"
I'm sure you and the Big Guy up there are having a great time-watch over all of us down here, wil you?
You'll ALWAYS be missed!
Maggie/Marilyn

Jim always had a smile, a good word, and made things fun. Even as a small child, he was so happy and made everyone smile. When I think of you, I can hear you laugh, and it makes me want to cry, but know you are making a new group laugh each day.  Love and God bless you, Jim.

Even though I didn't get to spend enough time with Jim, It was always quality time whenever I was ever around him. Jim always set a great example of how to lift up those around him. He showed us how to find humor in situations that appeared bleak. He encouraged us to use strengths and talents that we didn't know we possessed. Thanks Jim, Love, Jay

It has taken many days to try to find the words to honor Jim's legacy. As everyone knows, Jim was the best of friends. Always keeping in touch and ready with a story that would make you smile. A damn good cribbage player, always enjoying a little of this and a little of that. Life is not the same without our dear friend. Raise a toast to No Pride Clyde!

We were saddened to hear of Jim's untimely death. Such fond memories of growing up in Lyons with Jim and family. Know that our hearts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss
jerry & mary hendrickson