Truly one of the most amazing men I've ever known and loved ❤ I'm sure everyone who knew him would say the same. Jim was dear to me and my whole family.  He was very special to my grandma and let her cling to him for love and friendship, much like he did for many others. I miss his stories, his humor, his advice, his hippie salves and "witch dr potions".  I miss all his inventions and crazy yet brilliant ideas.  Such a gentle giant. I love you so much Jim! Thank you for being you.  I'm so happy for you but will miss and think of you always ❤

What a wonderful tribute to your dad!   My memories of your dad are many.   Being lucky enough to grow up next door and having him be my best friends dad I got to be around him a lot.    He taught me how to shoot my first bow and arrow.   Every 4th of July we would gather and light fireworks in your driveway and I still remember him teaching me the proper way to hold a Roman candle.  I was lucky that I got to tag along often. I can't say I have one just really big memory of your dad just that I have the memory of him always being there.  I remember watching him at work while we raced around playing hide n' sneak where I believe was my only memory of being reprimanded by him.   Apparently hiding around broken vaults and old granite scraps wasn't the safest.  I loved visiting his work.  His peaceful presence as we raced around the front yard seeing who could run faster while he watched his pigeons in the sky. He always had a kind smile on his face to great me.   Always willing to answer questions and teach us something.   He was our home teacher for years.  My dad always said at the time he was the perfect home teacher because he was always someone that we could count on to be there when we needed him.   And he was.   He was a gentle giant.    Most of all I can't think about your dad without smiling.   Love you all!