airtwardo 7 #1 January 24, 2013 Jim passed away early this morning due to health issues. A long time regular at the WFFC and drop-zones around the Midwest, Jim was truly a good man and an unforgettable character that I was honored to call my friend. Fly free my brother. Be at ease, your friends & family will keep an eye on Courtney for you. She'll do well, you gave her a wonderful start in life, no doubt she will continue to make you proud. Blue Skies Rev. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #2 January 24, 2013 RIP Rev Jim BSBDWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #3 January 24, 2013 Link to his thread in Talkback: Fitting for a Postwhore http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4431567#4431567 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 January 24, 2013 Blues skies, black death..... peace upon your family Jim.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #5 January 25, 2013 I'm gonna miss Jim. Now I'll go do something I rarely do these days and have a dram or two of fine single malt in his honor ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #6 January 25, 2013 Blue ones, Reverend. I will always remember your smile. Elvisio "heavy heart" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #7 January 25, 2013 Reverend Jim was another guy I never got to know in person but on here and elsewhere and his sincerity with his caring was just striking. He was a man whose love knew no bounds. And there was no pretense from him. HE was real and someone whom I respected as much as I liked. I haven't heard from him in a while and I'm saddened by that. I've missed you, RevJim. I will continue to. I am not a religious man, but John 14:27 said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #8 January 25, 2013 RIP, my friend. BSBDLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #9 January 25, 2013 Just got a FB msg from Kortney. She says that she will attend to funeral arrangements tomorrow AM and will be letting us all know what they are as soon as it is settled. She is hoping that there will be a skydiving tribute as soon as the Wisconsin weather breaks.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanineMarie 0 #10 January 25, 2013 Blue skies! A big part of so many of my convention memories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #11 January 25, 2013 Please tell her how much love and respect we all had for her Dad. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streaker 0 #12 January 25, 2013 You'll be missed by many Rev Jim.....Thanks for giving me my first canopy..... Blue Skies, light winds, perfect spots...Fly free Jim!Have a yippee ki ya day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #13 January 25, 2013 Fly free my friend! You were one of a kind and will be missed by those of us fortunate to call you friend. Blue skies sweetie."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #14 January 25, 2013 Jim, I'm really gonna' miss all the trouble we used to get into at WFFC. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #15 January 26, 2013 Nice pic Kris, thanks for sharing."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #16 January 26, 2013 Kort is gathering pictures of Jim for his memorial. If anyone can provide any you can email them to me at futuredivot(at)gmail.com much appreciatedYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne 0 #17 January 26, 2013 R.I.P. Rev Condolences to his family and friends.Skydive World - Skydiving Resources Worldwide http://www.skydiveworld.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daddysjumper 0 #18 January 26, 2013 It's amazing to see how many people cared about my dad, it brought tears to my eyes to see how many hearts he has touched. I will be following in his footsteps and hope to accomplish the same that he has. If anyone would like to come to the funeral (I understand that it may be difficult, but words can't even describe how appreciative I will be and have been for everyone's support), then please message me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #19 January 27, 2013 His funeral visitation will be 4-7pm on Tuesday and again on Wedensday starting at noon, service will be at 1pm, with lunch being served afterwards. I know that his skydiving friends are from all over the world, but ALL are more than welcome to come. This is a message I recieved yesterday afternoon from Kortney. I hope that we all will continue to keep this brave young lady in our thoughts and prayers as she puts her fathers final wishes in motion.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 January 27, 2013 QuoteIt's amazing to see how many people cared about my dad, it brought tears to my eyes to see how many hearts he has touched. I will be following in his footsteps and hope to accomplish the same that he has. If anyone would like to come to the funeral (I understand that it may be difficult, but words can't even describe how appreciative I will be and have been for everyone's support), then please message me. My sincerest condolences Kortney. As you know, your dad was a very special person that made an impression on everyone he touched. A piece of his and spirit and his kindness live on in all of us that knew him. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Usetawuz 1 #21 January 27, 2013 RIP. Prayers and thoughts to the family. _________________________________________ The older I get, the better I was! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
377 21 #22 January 28, 2013 Met rev Jim at WFFC and never forgot him. Such a warm and decent guy. He lit up everything he touched with that big heart of his. He will be missed, now and always. 3772018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #23 February 3, 2013 Wow, working out of the country and not having great internet connection, sometimes takes you a while to find out a friend is in trouble or dies. Rev. Jim is truly a fantastic person who has touched mine as well as other's hearts. He's truly a good person, and I will be missing him greatly. Such a great honor to know, met, and call him a friend. Blue Skies Always! CReW Skies, Bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 February 4, 2013 :( I just noticed this...terribly heartbroken. We've had so much fun over the years. He truly was an awesome friend. I'll cherish the memories in my heart forever. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #25 February 5, 2013 JIm was an odd cat, but I did like meeting him at WFFC a few years in a row. Sad to hear of his passing. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
