Often when someone passes, you wish you could have had a deeper bond, and more stories with that soul; this is truly the case with Jim for me. Despite me being the family trouble maker, he still only had smiles and kind words for me.
    He was so easy to talk to and left a lasting impression on many of my family and friends, many of whom only met him once or twice. He seemed to enjoy offering his guidance and help, and if you looked in my toolbox when I started carpentry and then electrical, most of those tools were given to me by him to get me started.
    He reminded me of my own father in many ways, and even glimpses of myself, and I am honored to be a part of his legacy.