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James Nolan WEIRICH

FUNERAL HOME

Paul R. Young Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy

7345 Hamilton Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio

James WEIRICH Obituary

WEIRICH

James Nolan; Beloved husband of Helen (nee Confer) Weirich; Loving father of Jenny, Daniel, and Amy; Dear brother of David Weirich and Rob Weirich; Wednesday, February 19, 2014; Age 57; He was a member of New Burlington Church of Christ and a well-known and respected member of the computer programming community. He had taught in the U.S., Scotland, England, Norway, Sweden, Brazil, Uruguay, Singapore and India; and was also able to donate his corneas; Funeral Service will be at Paul R. Young Funeral Home 7345 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy on Sunday at 4 PM; Visitation will be on Saturday from 4-7 PM and Sunday from 3 PM until time of service; Remembrances may be sent to the American Heart Association; Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Feb. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for James WEIRICH

52 Entries

Bil Kleb

February 15, 2020

Jim's generous spirit was contagious and always left a wake of good feelings. He inspired me to learn to juggle. Thanks Jim for your sharing nature!

Richard Morello

February 26, 2014

Jim was an inspiration to all who heard him speak. He had a gift of taking complicated topics and making them fun and approachable. He will be sorely missed.

Ganesh R

February 24, 2014

#Thanks for everything!!
bundle exec rake jim:restinpeace

Josh Schairbaum

February 24, 2014

You have my greatest sympathies in the lose of Jim. He was everything I aspire to be as a software developer: wise, humble, and enthusiastic. Though I only met him a few times, he always remembered who I was, making me feel valued and welcomed. I will honor his memory by doing the same for others.

Doug Hall

February 24, 2014

I loved hearing Jim's presentations at many ruby and rails conferences I attended. I think it's fair to say that he was my favorite presenter. I always learned a lot from him. He was a very bright developer, and an even better teacher. I was honored to meet him in person, and very taken by his humility and kindness. He has done SOOO much for the ruby and rails community. I'd like to leave you with one in particular. Last year, I was asked to give a presentation to teenage homeschooled kids which would inspire them to try out programming. I chose to emulate one of Jim's presentations on Youtube. It was the one on code katas, where he showed people how to write and test a Roman Numeral converter. I looked it up, specifically, because it clearly demonstrated the proper way to incrementally develop code. I am certain that Jim will continue to teach and inspire generations to come. Thank you, for sharing this wonderful man with us. He will be greatly missed.

Becki Adamson

February 23, 2014

I am so deeply sorry Helen. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.

Kwang How Tan

February 23, 2014

Thank for everything you thought me. Talks screencasts etc. You bring joy to me every time a watch your talks.

Diane Jenkins

February 22, 2014

Helen,
My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. God is there for you, lean unto Him and he will see you through.

Laurent Sansonetti

February 22, 2014

Jim has always been an inspiration and role model for me

I used and still use his work every day. When I started my company, he was one of the few who gave me the motivation that I truly needed to go forward.

Imagining a world without Jim is incredibly hard but I know I will never forget him. My thoughts go to his family.

Bil Kleb

February 22, 2014

Jim was Father Christmas incarnate. He inspired me in countless ways. He gave me the gift of juggling and my boys the gift of Zelda. He will be alive in memory for at least another couple generations!

Mark Steiner

February 22, 2014

Jim treated all with respect and the highest degree of dignity, never looked down upon any, but lifted up the spirit of anyone who had contact with him. I will miss Jim here on earth until I see him once again in heaven.

Mel Riffe

February 22, 2014

Jim, know that your family is in our prayers and they're surrounded by the love you gave us, that is now returning. You are missed.

Maggie Longshore

February 22, 2014

My heart goes out to Jim's family. I cannot imagine the grief you are going through at this time.

I knew Jim as a member of the Cincinnati developer community. His passion for life and software was contagious. If I knew he was to present at a user group, I made sure to get there. We are all better off having known and connected with Jim.

Marty Frecka

February 22, 2014

Helen,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.

Kevin Owen

February 22, 2014

Jim, you were a fantastic inspiration and mentor to so many people -- myself included. Truly, you made me learn how to become a better person.

Rest in peace.

Ben Lovell

February 22, 2014

Sad at the passing of the greatest, warmest and humble rubyist there ever was.

American Heart Association

February 21, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Becky Bond

February 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I always smile when I think of Jim.

Tanya Noah & Family

February 21, 2014

Our hearts go out to the Weirich family...Jim was such a unique and friendly person. I grew up knowing Jim in the Church and he was such a wonderful leader and role model for all of us...he was so talented! I will always remember him most for his loud chuckle that made me smile everytime...Prayers for all of us especially Helen and the kids in the difficult days ahead, his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched and inspired...Rest in Peace Jim, until we meet again.

February 21, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times that you shared with your loved one comfort your family.

Michele DeVoe

February 21, 2014

I work across the hall from neo, so Jim and I crossed paths when we were on the same bio-break routine and when he was playing with his remote control helicopter (and I just HAD to check it out!). What a wonderful person! I have never met someone who was always so overjoyed to wave (with great excitement) and say hello. I always looked for him because his smile made my day. If only more of us could have that magnetic quality. He was a blessing to me.

Dave Charles

February 21, 2014

Jim, thanks for your passion for learning, thanks for the guitar, thanks for your friendship. I've known many people better but I haven't known many better people.

Mike & Priscilla Lane

February 21, 2014

Our son Geoff worked at NEO with Jim. We only met him once when we went to see Geoff's new office.

I know Geoff admired Jim and was pleased to have a chance to learn from him. I'm sure everyone at NEO Cincinnati will miss him greatly, as will Ruby-lovers he's met and mentored all over the world.

Our hearts go out to you and your family for the sudden loss of your husband, father and brother.

Ruby Conference, Denver 2012

Fernand Galiana

February 21, 2014

Jim was a person that touched the souls of everyone he met. His kindness, curiosity and joy for life was an inspiration to us all. I feel truly blessed to have had the great privilege to meet Jim and Helen.

It's with a heavy heart that I present my deepest condolences for this tragic loss. My thoughts, love and prayers goes out to your family and friends.

Mike Moore

February 21, 2014

I am filled with joy because I got to know Jim. And I grieve his loss more than I can say.

Aaron Patterson

February 21, 2014

Jim, you are one of the smartest, most kind, and most humble people I've ever met. You always had the time to teach me new things, and show me the cool stuff you were working on. You were an inspiration to me, and I always looked up to you as a developer, a speaker, and a person. I am glad I knew you and I could call you a friend.

John Wilger

February 21, 2014

Jim was one of the most impactful mentors in my career and a wonderful friend. The world is clearly a better place for having had him in it. I hope that I can pay forward everything that Jim has done for me.

Eric Hodel

February 21, 2014

Jim will be greatly missed by me and all Rubyists. He was inspiring both for his technical competence and the warm, welcoming and cheerful way he interacted with everyone. Jim is probably the greatest programmer I will ever know.

Sharon McEnaney

February 21, 2014

Jim will be greatly missed. He had such a kind smile, gentle spirit, and big heart. Working with him on church programs was always a pleasure.

Steve Downie

February 21, 2014

I was privileged to share a few drinks, a few meals and dozens of conversations with him over the last 7 years. Subjects like Rake, open source, Ruby, the evolution of software engineering, robotics, scotch, music, and life in general were talked about. His openness, and great sense of humor were always there. He will be remembered as one of the heroes of open source, especially with the Ruby and Rails communities.

Many of you knew him far better than I, and my heart goes out to all of you, as together, we mourn Jim's passing. He was a great human being, a great software engineer and will truly be missed by all who knew him, especially those who knew him well.

Bev Denier (FHS and ORC)

February 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You you find comfort in your memories.

Peggy Rutledge

February 21, 2014

Dan, I am sure you have wonderful memories of your Father and it is my hope they will help fill that void when you are feeling sad. May God comfort you and your family during this time of grief.

Cathy Curran

February 21, 2014

Jim will be missed for so many reasons. I will miss him for his teachings, his gentle spirit and never getting to hear him play the ukulele. What a loss to us all.

Karen Moore

February 21, 2014

What I am feeling right now is hard to put into words. JIm was like a beacon of light every time I ran into him. He was one of the kindest and joyful men I have ever known. Helen, Jenny, Daniel, and Amy, please know that my love and support will always be here for you.

Jim & Shirley Bolinger

February 21, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Weirich family. Jim will be deeply missed. He was a great servant and friend.

Laura Martin (Peters)

February 21, 2014

Helen you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the services for his celebration of life, and the new life he has inherited. As a former teen at New Burlington and a visitor as often as I could in my adult years I always appreciated knowing that New Burlington Church of Christ was in such capable and Godly hands, mind and heart as his as part of the team that has shepherded the church for these last many years.

Suzanne Thompson

February 21, 2014

Rest in His everlasting arms at this most difficult time. Love and blessings to you and Jim's family.

Bill Cleveland

February 21, 2014

I'm sadden by the news of Jim's passing. The passion he had for programming was contagious. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Cyndi Baker

February 21, 2014

Dan, you and your family are in all the thoughts and hearts of your coworkers. Everyone is expressing their condolences in your loss. May God hold you all in HIS hands to comfort you in your time of loss.

Regina Yoder

February 21, 2014

My condolences to Helen and the kids, Dave & Rob. I worked for Eli at the grocery store in high school and learned to know Jim there. I am sorry for your loss.

Alan Gardner

February 21, 2014

Jim was the very definition of a beacon within the Ruby community. He led the way to better code for so many of us and also, more importantly, showed us how to be better human beings. His joy, love and infectious enthusiasm pulled you into his orbit and affected the way you thought about things and treated those around you. He was also one of the most genuinely humble men I have ever met.

He was well-loved and will be very much missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tina Kauffman

February 20, 2014

Although I haven't seen Jim in many years (probably since high schoo)I can still remember him as being one of the friendliest people in our class. I can see in his professional life, he not only achieved much success, but also many true friends.. Prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

Peter Bell

February 20, 2014

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I knew him from the many conferences he presented at. He was always passionate and engaging - both onstage and off. Many people will miss him.

Dave Thomas

February 20, 2014

Jim and I had a kind of nomadic friendship. We met at conferences, and we ran training sessions together. Each time we met, we picked up where we left off, regardless of whether the gap was a couple of days or a couple of months. And I treasured each of those meetings—the breakfasts before a course, or the tired evening meals after a day of speaking.

Jim was smart, of course, and gentle. But he was also the most enthusiastic person I knew. Ask him a question he didn't know the answer to, and he'd light up with pleasure at the thought of a discovery to be made. And he was most enthusiastic of all when talking about his family—his pride and love radiated from him.

He taught everyone, not just as a teacher but also as a model of how to enjoy life and the people in it.

Thousands of people will honor Jim simply by carrying a little of his teaching around with them. I think that would make him happy.

Ted Neward

February 20, 2014

I never got the chance to spend much time with Jim--we met once, had a great conversation (as he did with everybody, near as I can tell), and then our paths never crossed again. That said, he's touched so many peoples' lives who are all dear to me in turn, that I can't help but mourn the fact that I never got the chance to spend more time with him.

Jim, you were a great man, a light in the darkness and a wonderful example by which the rest of us in this industry should follow. You will be missed.

David Bock

February 20, 2014

I'm in shock over Jim's passing. I expected to see him at an annual retreat in a few months. Jim was well-respected in our professional/technical community, and in those places, hundreds of people are expressing their condolences. Jim was simultaneously young-at-heart and an old soul, and that combination made a human being you couldn't help but love.

Naoma Maxton

February 20, 2014

Sending love and prayers to you Helen and the kids. My heart hurts so much for you all.

Jim Freeze

February 20, 2014

I met Jim at the first Ruby Conference. I've always considered him a dear friend and an inspiration. The world has suffered a great loss.

Ken Sipe

February 20, 2014

So sorry to hear about Jim. I'm a fellow tech speaker and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Michael Zehr

February 20, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. I graduated with him from Westview and always appreciated his testimony. He will truly be missed.

Todd Walter

February 20, 2014

I am so sorry hear of your loss with Jim's passing. I went to Westview High School with Jim and Dave. Jim and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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