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James Brand Obituary
James A. Jim Brand, 49, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, as a result of injuries received in a snowmobile accident in Old Forge, NY. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Erna E. (Frie) Mohan of Randolph, N.J., and step-son of the late John J. Mohan. He was a 1986 graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J. Jim was an electronics engineer, most recently for Voice FX in Plymouth Meeting. He was a volunteer for Musikfest and was on its Flower Committee for many years. He enjoyed being connected to what was going on in Bethlehem and in nature. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Survivors: Mother; life companion, Deb A. Healing with whom he resided; son, James Brand of Baltimore, Md.; uncles, Fred Frie of Denville, N.J., and Wolfgang Frie of Lakeworth, Fla.; aunts, Ingrid Schulz of Wharton, N.J., and Liz Callarik of Sun City Center, Fla.; and many cousins. Services: A Celebration of Jims life will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 in the Banko Room of the Banana Factory, 25 West Third St., Bethlehem. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be made at www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to ArtsQuest (for the Be Smart Program) 25 W. Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
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Jen Poltl
April 21, 2008
A wonderful spirit has moved on. His infectious smile and sparkley eyes will be missed. Peace to his loved ones.
Corinne
April 6, 2008
Words cannot express my feelings at this tragic loss. Jim was such a kind, caring person who gave so much of himself. I worked with him at Musikfest & always found him to be upbeat, kind, fun. He had a way to make you smile everytime you saw him. I'll always remember his smile, his laugh, & his heart of gold.
My thoughts are with his family, especially Deb, his soul mate. Losing him is a tragedy to so many people, but especially to those who loved him. I hope you can find comfort in his memories, for Jim is not gone, you just can't see him. He still lives in your hearts & in the hearts of everyone he touched in his life. His spirit is here with us & smiles down on those of us who remember him.
Deb, I'm thinking of you. I'm here if you need me.
Blessed be.
Jay Lerner
April 2, 2008
My sincere condolences and deepest heartfelt sympathy go out to you Deb; to Jim's family and to all his many friends. May the passage of time heal you and may God, your friends and family comfort you at this time. My heart and prayers are with you.
Gail Priolo
April 2, 2008
Deb,
Words cannot express how sorry we are at the passing of Jim. My sister and I always looked forward to seeing you and him at Musikfest and share in the experience of the fest. We enjoyed the work he did with the flowers and just his presence there. We will miss him dearly, he was always happy and smiling and full of life which he enjoyed very much.
My sister and I will be contacting you regarding the "favor" you asked us to help you with. We will be honored to assist.
Love to you and Jim's family, we talked to his mother at the services, she's a delightful woman.
Gail and Gina
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Kristen Gilkeson
March 31, 2008
My dear friend, Deb, and Jimmy (who is all grown up now & a fine young man with a lot of his father in him),
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your irreplaceable loss. Jim embodied joie d'vive. From the day I met him approximately 17 years ago Jim insisted thast we were siblings and he became very much my brother within a few months.
Jim had an irrepressible curiosity about everything & everyone and he was the quintessential "people person", pulling his friends and acquaintances into his marvelous adventures. I am a braver and less reclusive person for having had him in my life. He leaves a space that no one else could ever fill, I will miss him forever. But, converselywise, he's brought many new friends into my life.
If life is measured in exuberance and enthusiam, rather than years, then Jim lived longer than any of us!
Deb, and Jimmy, you will always be a part of my family and a part of my heart.
Love,
Kristen
Elaine Detweiler
March 30, 2008
Deb & Jim's Family & Friends
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. We will miss Jim very, very much!! As a member of the Flower Committee, it was always fun getting the work done, with Jim as our "Leader".
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Take Care,
Roy & Elaine Detweiler
Roy & Elaine Detweiler
DocTerry McGrath
March 30, 2008
To Deb and Jim's Family:
I am so sad to hear of Jim's passing. His smile and laugh brightened the space where he stood. His love of nature and his loving ability to always help out will be missed by us all.
cindy reed
March 30, 2008
I met Jim and Deb at Musikfest, thru a mutual friend, Sam Washington.
Over the years of Festing and Partying, came a running joke as we would pass by each other, from Platz to Platz,
"Hey, I was just leaving"
I will never forget, all of us sharing a laugh tailgaiting with Jim and Deb.
Deb, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy L. Reed
Roxanne Mazur
March 30, 2008
A short story of how I met Jim.
My friend Kristen had been trying to get him to come experience Philadelphia Folk Fest for years. She was finally successful this one year (I think in 2000) when the MusikFest schedule didn't conflict. He volunteered on the Purchasing Committee that several of us were on (it's a community very much like MusikFest).
I remember the beautiful, sunny, hot day she came over to our "Tuesday" campsite with him in tow and asked if he could camp with us. Their campsite didn't have enough room for his ginormous canvas tent that we subsequently dubbed the Tent Mahal.
We are always short on space, but he was not stressed about the situation (unlike Kristen - LOL) and very generously and simply offered to share his tent space with other folks if they were willing. I think at least 3 other folks agreed not to put up their tent and stayed with Jim in his. Kristen, seeing the situation was resolved, then just left him in our care...
He was immediately "one of us" with none of the awkwardness some folks in a new situation experience and jumped right in to see how he could help us set up the rest of the "compound". He was always just so easy going and friendly. A couple of times throughout the week, I observed him just standing there looking around and I swear I could see his wheels turning to see what he could do to make things better for everyone.
I will miss Jim very much, but I know his spirit is still with, and within each and every one of the lives he touched, even if only for a brief moment.
Deb, please call me if you need any thing!
George Speros Maniatty, Jr.
March 29, 2008
I give my condolences to his family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
Roy O'Brien
March 29, 2008
A sad and startling loss - Jim was always available to help clear up a problem, with a great deal of good humor. He will be long remembered and greatly missed.
Marie Tracey
March 29, 2008
Deb,
My heartfelt sympathy. It is a tragedy for all who knew him. I will miss stories of geo-caching and your hikes, the unofficial 10-day club, and the good natured teasing. I can’t imagine Musikfest and the Flower Committee without “Einstein”.
George Speros Maniatty, Jr.
March 29, 2008
I will miss Jim very much at the LUG and Democratic political events. I had just spoken with him at the Solutions for America event with Former President Bill Clinton at Muhlenberg College, Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
I give my condolences to his family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
Jeff & Colleen Zartler
March 28, 2008
We are saddened by Jim's passing.
Jim had such a happy go lucky attitude and enjoyed Musikfest to the fullest, he was especially proud of the work accomplished each year at the Bloomenplatz.
We enjoyed his company at the fest, he will be missed, thanks for all the good times.
Our prayers go out to Deb and Jim's famil
Barbara Gilchrist
March 28, 2008
Dear Deb and Family,
Deepest sympathies on the passing of dear Jim.
His smile was infectious, and you could not help but enjoy being in his presence.
He will surely be missed by all of us at Musikfest meetings and throughout the Festival this year and for years to come.
Frank Lunney
March 28, 2008
Deb & Jim's Family & Loved Ones,
I was shocked to hear of Jim's passing. I had been expecting to get together with him and others to see John Dean give a talk at Lehigh University on Thursday... just one of Jim's many interests. He was always so fun to be around that I especially looked forward to Musikfest for the opportunity to share some "fun times." Hang in there, Deb. I'll be thinking of you.
Ramona Robison
March 28, 2008
Debi and Jim's family and friends,
He will be very missed, yet his memory will always live on. Through the work with the flower commitee, his love of nature, or even just his appreciation for Bethlehem; those who were forutnate enough to know him, will remember him.
Einstein: thanks for the help with my black thumb and the laughs
Deb: your not alone, you have friends that are here for you
Neighbor Dawn D'Andria
March 28, 2008
I will miss Jim surprising me when I went outside and he was hidden behind a plant on his balcony, as well as, the "woofs" to stir up all the doggies. Neighbors come and go and I'm glad Jim and Deb stayed for quite a while...I considered them my friends, and friends will remain forever in our hearts, souls and memories...My deepest sympathy to Deb and Jim's family.
Shawn,Lisa & Luke Hackman
March 28, 2008
Deb,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest Condolences to you and the rest of the family.
Ron Hertz
March 28, 2008
Deb,
Jim brought such positive energy to everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him.
You are in my thoughts at this sad and difficult time.
Lincoln Fessenden
March 28, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Will fondly remember Jim from our many LUG meetings.
Deb Messling
March 28, 2008
I'm shocked and saddened by the loss of this open-hearted, genial and public-spirited man. Deb, please accept my deepest condolences
Susan and Aram Bloom
March 28, 2008
"Einstein" will be missed by all who ever knew him. He had such a spirit for life, he left us way too soon.
Patrick Davila
March 28, 2008
Jim will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.
Deb Miller
March 28, 2008
Dear Deb, and Loved Ones,
Jim's life will always be celebrated as a beacon of light casting kindness and love within the hearts of those fortunate enough to share even a few moments with Jim. During this time of sorrow, may Jim's spirit burn eternal in your heart and the memories you share cast a gentle calm. I share in your grief offering God's blessings and peace.
Jo Pritchett
March 28, 2008
I send my deepest condolences to Deb and to Jim's family. Jim was a great supporter of Musikfest and always so proud of what the Flower Committee did each year. I have fond memories of time spent with him.
Mona Lisa Powers
March 28, 2008
To Jim's family and loved ones. It was so sad to hear of Jim's passing. I think it was his joy of living and experiencing life that most touched me. He was always a good guy to be around and his enthusiasm for life was infectious.
I know he will be missed by all of his friends in the Folk Festival crowd as well as elsewhere.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Ann Abadessa
March 28, 2008
Deb,
May your memories help heal the pain and may your friends help keep the memories alive. My deepest condolences. Ann Abadessa
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