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for James Beam
angela howard
August 7, 2011
Mr. Beam's name up yesterday on a facebook page, "You know you're from Sugar Land if you remember...." Someone mentioned some of their favorite teachers and of course Mr. Beam is always at the top of the list! I have such fond memories of Mr. Beam as I was in Student Council for all four years of HS and Cheerleading for two. He even chaperoned our senior trip to Cancun in spring 1990! Mr. Beam was well liked and respected by all of us at both CHS and KHS! He is definitely missed.
Claudia Gampher
May 5, 2009
I can't believe it has been a year already since you left me. It doesn't feel that long. I still find myself wanting to call you since I haven't deleted your phone number from my phone. I miss you terribly and can get by knowing you are looking down on me and helping me do the right thing. I love you and until we meet again.
Your loving sister,
Claudia
William Clark
November 7, 2008
You could always count on Jim to do the right thing at the right time.
Claudia Gampher
November 7, 2008
I sure do miss you Jimmy. I made this website for all your friends to visit and remember you by. I love you and miss you.
Claudia
Nathan Gregory
May 20, 2008
May you bring as much joy in Heaven as you did at Kempner High School.
Nathan Gregory KHS '91
Jackie Elliott-Connorty
May 14, 2008
Jimmy, we went back far...to the days of Temple High School where we met and became friends. Remember the trips to Six Flags with March of Dimes TAPS Group?! I remember driving to Spring to visit you after you moved away. My mom epspecially enjoyed her visits with you when you would came back to Temple. Thank You for saving my life when we where in Hawaii...I tell that story often! You were my first love and though I only knew the boy...it sounds like Mr. Beam was a pretty special man. Mrs. Johnson at Temple High (our History teacher) must have done a heck of a job teaching you history! To your family, I remember you all fondly and to your partner my deepest sympathy.
The Leongs
May 13, 2008
We are saddened by Beam's death. To Beam's family, we are better because he has touched our lives.
Beam's contributions to students are immeasurable as he was a very integral part of Texas Student Council, especially District XIII.
You are a bright "Beam" of light. You gave so heartily and exuberantly your time and talents to so many.
Thanks for making a difference in Phillip's life. Your legacy will live on in him and in all the students that you have molded as a Teacher, a Sponsor, and a Mentor and especially as a Friend.
"Well done, good and trustworthy servant; you have shown you are trustworthy in small things; I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master's happiness."
Thank you, Jim Beam.
The Leong Family
Fitzgerald Walkes, Jr.
May 10, 2008
Well Beam, you've gone on ahead of the rest of us, but you've left so much behind for us all to cherish. It was truly a pleasure and honor to have known you as a co-worker and friend at Kempner. Your spirit was so bright, it was hard NOT to notice your honesty and purpose. God Bless and keep you James Grant Beam.
Randi Ostler (Scovill)
May 9, 2008
Mr. Beam was one of those teachers that you have in life that you never forget. He always had his students best in mind. He was always concerned for us, and he was an example to us all. I was lucky to have Mr. Beam not only for History/ Economics at Kempner High School, but he was also my PALS Mentor for the '96-'97 & '97-'98 school years. I never had the opportunity to thank him for the impact he made in my life. I wish I had. I am the person I am today because of Mr. Beam. He taught me life lessons in his classroom that I use every day of my life. I will miss you Mr. Beam.
To those family members and loved ones of Mr. Beam, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maria (Ong) Regner
May 9, 2008
I had always asked Cindi Cornelius on "how is Mr. Beam doing?". I never forgot him since I graduated from Clements HS (Class of 87). I was a freshmen running for Student Council and thought how "cool" is this to have a teacher and the student council sponsor with such a great sense of humor. I stayed in student council throughout my high school year since he was such a great leader and motivator. Mr. Beam always made me laugh about something and he will be very missed.
My prayers and thoughts are with the Beam Family.
Kenyon (Ken) Boswell
May 9, 2008
Jim was a great person and very dedicated to the students. I enjoyed working with Jim at FBISD. He was one I always wanted on my team. See you later my friend.
Sandy (Patton) Peters
May 9, 2008
Jim, I knew you before you became, 'Mr. Beam' and 'Beam', to me, you will always be known as 'Pledge'. Remember the crazy pledge antics, the Tub Pulls (for the American Heart Association) especially the one where you and Maurice drove around all day to pick up money while the rest of the chapter stood out in the street holding cans for donations, and just the general good times? It's amazing to me that we all survived to carry on another day! I'm not going to quote all the stupid sayings that we created but anyone from our pledge class who reads this, knows what I mean and will smile and probably laugh out loud.
You were destined to make an impression for life. This is so 'Not the Way! because you left us too soon.
I love you and will miss you...
Sandy
Debby Tabor
May 8, 2008
To the family of Jim Beam:
My heart felt sorrow for your loss of this wonderful person. He was a light to all who knew and loved him. Just the mention of his name brings smiles and fond memories of his life and the fun times that Tina Sarratt and myself spent with Jim in our student council adventures. He always made us laugh and brought fun to any event. We are going to miss him greatly! Much love and sympathy for the passing of this wonderful friend.
Debby Tabor and Tina Sarratt
Diana (Camp) Schrank
May 8, 2008
Students and teachers alike fondly referred to Jim as "Beam." The word "mister" had been lopped off, as he was just Beam to us all. When I first started teaching with this man 20 years ago, it was evident that he was an incredible educator and well respected within Fort Bend ISD. Now that I reflect on his legacy, it's very clear why we all called him Beam. It's because he was an absolute "Beam of Light" to all who knew him.
Mark Hoffman
May 8, 2008
Mr Beam- it has been over twenty years since we last spoke, but not a day goes by that your wisdom and guidance still resonate in my life . Your love for history and politics fueled a fire to make a difference that still burns brightly in me to this day. You were unmatched as an educator and I often speak of you to others when they ask where I get my love of history and politics from. The lives you touched these many years is testament to your spirit and love. My the Lord watch over your family during this difficult time and know you will be missed dearly.
Matt Farris
May 8, 2008
Beam,
I cannot even begin to express how saddened my family and I am. To think that almost 8 years ago that we met. I was sitting amongst the crowd at Rice University during a D-13 STUCO summer camp just trying to wrap my mind around all of the knowledge that you had to offer. I must have answered your questions a million times. I remember with great detail attending your summer camps and listening to you speak. I also am so thankful that I had the opportunity to sit on the District 13 executive officers board with you as a guide. I am sure that I speak for everyone this morning when I say that you have touched my life with a very heavy hand and you will be missed. I am most sad not for you leaving us but for the fact that your work had the ability to influence so many in a positive way and there will no longer be an opportunity for people to shake your hand, hear your kind words, and truly understand what a blessing to academia you have been. I consider myself and the rest who have had the pleasure of meeting you to be very lucky. I am sure that your influence will live on James Beam an I hope that the efforts made in your short life continue to touch people for many many years to come.
Rosie Williams
May 7, 2008
Beam Family and friends, I am truly regretful that you are having to expereince this time of grief. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you, and I pray that your memories will give you comfort. I will always remember Jim, the epitomy of what is best in a student council sponsor. His enthusiasm and joy in training students to be the best possible leaders has left a mark that can never be erased. "The Beam Man" will never be forgotten. God bless us all.
Amanda Ebbighausen
May 7, 2008
I am so saddened by your early passing. As many have already said here it is truly amazing how many lives you have impacted in your short life. I know that you made a difference in my high school years and who I am today. I will always look back on my talks with you and the time I spent with you in PALS ('97&'98) with fond memories. I only wish I had a chance to thank you in person. My prayers are with your family and those that were closest to you.
Thank you for everything you given to me and all the students you have touched.
Amanda
Jennifer Rasa-Carson KHS'95
May 7, 2008
Mr. Beam-
I was saddened to hear of your passing. You were a fabulous teacher and mentor. I will never forget the lessons in life or history that you taught me.
Monica Neely
May 7, 2008
I’m fortunate to have shared with Jim how grateful I am for the incredible impact he made on my life. He shaped and molded me into the woman I am today. He was my teacher, sponsor, chaperone, mentor, co-worker, gossip buddy and most importantly friend for 12 years.
He developed my passion for politics, leadership and education. I’ve always said, “I want to be just like Mr. Beam when I grow up.” As an educator, I am in awe of how he devoted his entire life to his students and I will forever be thankful that he saw something special in me. My vast memories of our friendship will last forever because there will always be a place in my heart for Beam.
Maurice Rausaw
May 7, 2008
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Beam family. He has been one of my oldest and dearest friend for over 25 years. We met the first year at Stephen F. Austin State University in 1980 as freshmen in Dorm 13. We became quick friends and became fraternity brothers through Alpha Phi Omega. He was my big brother and he became my mentor when it came to things such as leadership, friendship, and service. After graduation, we still were even better pals for we were educators in different school districts. I will always remember our conversations about food, clothing, cars, and people(in general). I will miss him dearly and I know that he is looking down on us having an opinion about anything and everything. May GOD bless and keep all that mourns for weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning light.
Julia Blaylock
May 7, 2008
To the family of Jim Beam, an excellent educator, who possessed much compassion for others and their well-being. He was a bright star within the student support office. I will miss his laughter and twinkling eyes when he was excited.
May 7, 2008
Vicki Johnston
May 7, 2008
I first met Jim when he was the PALs teacher at Kempner HS and I was the assistant principal at Townewest Elementary. His PALs class tutored our students on a weekly basis and Jim's enthusiasm and concern for kids was evident through his students. Always with a smile on his face, he developed friendships easily and I feel privileged to call him my friend. When he moved to Student Support Services and I moved to Fort Settlement, Jim never ceased to amaze me with his immediate response whenever I would call him for help with any program or need. It went beyond that, however--Jim was a great human being, cared for others, and anyone who knew him felt his genuine character. What a contribution he made to education-- his legacy will live on through the lives he touched.
Barbara Hoffman
May 7, 2008
Jim,
Words can not express the loss we feel with your passing. You touched people even if they had not met you. I remember so well our first meeting, and the friends we became. You gave me the courage to help students lead when I wasn't sure I could do the job. I know I will hear your voice, everyday when the students want to do different things in Student Council, it will say its okay they will do fine. I will miss you, but I have the memories to last until I see you again. Thanks for being mine and Tara's friend.
Erica Kouros (Salsman)
May 7, 2008
The true mark of a hero and mentor is the legacy of life that he leaves behind. As a student of Mr. Beam's (class of 1992 IH Kempner High School) and a student council member, he touched our lives, educated us and mentored us. Hi smile and zest for life was infectious. As a teacher now, I only hope to impact my students as he has impacted me. It is evident that the legacy of life, passion and love that Beamer leaves behind in us, will forever live on. Thank you for your love of life, thank you for your love of education and thank you God for gracing us with his mark forever. We love you Beam, rest peacefully with your father, and keep watch over us. We will miss you and will forever be grateful for your time in our lives.
Amanda McCulley
May 7, 2008
Hi Jimmy,
I hope you could felt our presence at the hospital with you. We came to see you every day. We are going to miss you so much and the holidays won't ever be the same without you. I've heard over and over again people say that you were so proud of me, but I never had a chance to tell you how proud I was of you. You have accomplished so much and touched so many people's lives from all over the US. I love you and you will always be in my thoughts.
Amanda
Jean Bailey
May 7, 2008
To the Beam family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a special person who graced my life with his friendship, sense of humor, and support during good and difficult times. Know that he has given so much to everyone he encountered each day.
Leigh McAllister-Krenek
May 7, 2008
Beamer, what an impact you had on so many lives! I am forever thankful to God for sharing such a wonderful human being with us. My FONDEST memories from high school (Clements '88) are filled with your smiling face and "one-liners" that STILL make me giggle. You were not just another teacher to me, but a true friend who was willing to accept us, faults and all! I hope my children have the opportunity to meet and learn from someone of your caliber in their high school years! My heart hurts today, but I find some comfort in knowing that I will see you again one day and you are in a place of such joy and peace. God Bless You, Beamer! We will all miss you!
Mitch Whitten
May 6, 2008
Jim taught me a lot about leadership -- especially how not to take yourself too seriously. I haven't seen Jim in years but his infectious laugh remains a fresh memory. He was my student council adviser at Clements HS. Got us elected to statewide office. Was loved by so, so many.
God bless, you, Jim, for all you did for us.
Mitch Whitten, CHS '87
SPX Cheerleaders, Sponsors, and Parents
May 6, 2008
We're so saddened at the passing of Mr. Beam, who was our cheerleading sponsor. The SPX cheer sponsors, cheerleaders, and parents were all very blessed to have Mr. Beam provide his support and encouragement and wonderful plans for the upcoming year. He will truly be missed.
...From our tribute to Mr. Beam at www.jvcheer.com
kathy castillo
May 6, 2008
To the Beam family,
What a wonderful person Jim was. I work with Dr. Drews and it didn't matter how bad Jim was feeling, you could never tell it! His spirit, zest for people and life shined right through. May you find peace in all the wonderful memories you shared,
with love,
Kathy Castillo
Elizabeth McLane
May 6, 2008
" To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die." -- Thomas Campbell, Hallowed Ground.
Jim -- We will continue your dream for justice, peace and equality. Thank you. -- Elizabeth
Sue-Ella Mueller
May 6, 2008
There are not many teachers I remember from my long ago high school days. Mr. Beam, however, was one that is hard to forget. His great smile and contagious enthusiasm made class and student council fun. My prayers are with his family.
(Clements High School, class of 1986)
Greg Zientek
May 6, 2008
I met Jimmy toward the end of last summer during a trip out to Galveston. After hanging out with him that day, I couldn't help but just like the guy. Not only was he an interesting person in general, but he was a very giving person, who could always put a smile on your face, even when you least expect it. Jimmy your a great guy, who will be missed substantially.
Amanda McCulley
May 6, 2008
Hi Jimmy, I hope you could feel my presence in the hospital room with you. We came to see you everyday. I'm going to miss you. I always knew I could call you for your opinions on everything. I know you were proud of me and I wish I had told you how proud I was to call you my uncle. You inspired me to stand up for everything I believe in. I love you and will greatly miss you. Amanda
Rush, Jimmy, Claudia at Christmas in July 2007
May 6, 2008
Jimmy and Amanda on Graduation May 2007
May 6, 2008
Anthi Benge
May 6, 2008
There are no words to express the sadness in my heart to hear of Mr. Beam's Passing. He had such a love and passion for teaching and for his students. He made you yearn for knowledge. By far, he was one of the greatest influences in my life. His enthusiasm was passed on to me. He helped me find my calling in life... When I Graduated from Clements High School, I wanted to follow the passion and enthusiasm he had instilled in me. I have been teaching now for 12 years. Thank You Mr. Beam! You will be greatly missed.
Jimmy, Claudia, and Amanda at Christmas 2007
May 6, 2008
Ross Youngdale
May 6, 2008
It is a sad day to hear of yet another great teacher and mentor passing before their time. CHS '89
May 6, 2008
"Walk the walk, if you talk the talk."
Mr. Beam '95
You certainly fought fervently for the things you held deep in your heart. You will always be respected for the passion in which you lived your life. Rest in peace Beamer. You left your mark on this guys life.
Steve Farrell
Sue Hauenstein
May 6, 2008
Beam -- I love you. I will miss you terribly.
Lisa Pavelek-Childress
May 6, 2008
I first met Jim when I was 21 and started teaching at Kempner. He soon became my mentor and friend. I spent 20 years becoming close friends.He excepted me with all my flaws and made me a better person for having known him. I shared many roadtrips and camps. I learned about life from this great man. I want his family to know he talked about you guys alot and was very proud of all of you. My world is a little less bright having lost you Jim. Although your life was short you touched millions. Go in peace and be with the father.
Alvin Jackson
May 6, 2008
My prayers go out to the Beam Family. Many of those who have spoken before me know the spirit, enthusiasm and guidance that Mr. Beam had in touching the lives of his students. His mentorship allowed me the opportunity to be one of those students who were not left behind,moreso he taught me how to move ahead. His leadership has touched so many lives not just in Houston but throughout the State of Texas and beyond. In 2007, I had the opportunity to speak at an Economic Summit in the Northwest Independent School district were they are currently raising funds to host the 2008 National Student Council conference. I was nastalgic and graced by the opportunity to meet these students as they plan for this major event and not 5 minutes into a conversation was Mr. Beam's name mentioned for his stewarship and guidance as a model of student leadership that has been recognized in Fort Bend County over the past 20 years. Mr. Beam will always be apart of my life and many generations that will follow. He will be dearly missed! Alvin Jackson, 90-91 Student Body President, IH Kempner High School.
Rush, Jim, Ken and Eric at The Plaza in New York - Thanksgiving 2004
May 6, 2008
bobby johnson
May 6, 2008
to the bean i can.t even gather all the words to express my deepest sympathy walk through the pain god is moore than able to see you throuh love bobby johnson don.t give up hold on
Jim looking stylish and handsome.
May 6, 2008
Jim opening gifts at a 1999 Christmas Party
May 6, 2008
Jim with Jeffry at a 1999 Christmas Party
May 6, 2008
Staci Taylor-Hartfiel
May 6, 2008
Mr. Beam was one of the greatest teachers I have ever met. His heart was there for the students. He was so caring and involved with each one of us. I will always be grateful for the senior trip he chaperoned us on to Acapulco. The memories will last forever.
There are people you meet in life that make a lasting impression and set a great example. Mr. Beam is one of those people that will never be forgotten. He was always there for the students to help them with issues, mentor them, sponsor them, and teach them. He touched and molded the lives of so many young people.
Everyone always came to him for everything, and he was always there to lend an ear to every student. Unfortunately, we have had several deaths of students/friends as well, and I know when Mr. Beam got to heaven he went and checked on each one of his former students. That is what kind of teacher he was. We will greatly miss you.
Stacy McCarty (Schnitzer)
May 6, 2008
Dear Mr. Beam,
I was so shocked to hear of your passing. Many of us wished that we would have had the chance to tell you what a difference you made in our lives. You helped make me and many others what we are today. Your leadership, guidance, and friendship will forever endure with your students. I have so many wonderful memories of Student Council trips and PALS. As an adult, I am able to really appreciate all the time you spent away from your personal life to be with your students. You should be very proud of the difference you have made to so many. Know that you were very loved and will be greatly missed. Thank you!
Love,
Stacy
Tracy Dupre-Merrigan
May 6, 2008
I graduated in 1988 from Clements and had Mr. Beam for 2 years. He took my friends and I on our senior spring break trip to Mexico and we all loved him very much. We are having our reunion in August and were just talking about how we wanted him to come. He was probably my favorite and most memorable teacher of all times. He will be greatly missed.
May 6, 2008
Though you were at St. Pius X High School so briefly you made a positive impression on the students by being kind and helpful. You were an asset to the staff. Now you are with the angels in God's Kingdom. Thank you for sharing your generous spirit with the SPX students/family.
Liz Wolf
May 6, 2008
I knew Jim for many years as a Student Council Advisor, District Advisor and TASC Consultant. His wit, humor,and craziness will be what I remember about him. He was a prankster and he could tell the biggest lie and keep the straightest face and absolutely NO ONE would ever suspect it was him in the first place. Thanks for those days because they will be sorely missed. Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be, and for most of Jim's life it was fun. God Speed and try not to organize too many things in heaven til we all get there.
Thomas Lund
May 6, 2008
Jim was my history teacher for three years in at Clements HS in Sugar Land. He was a great teacher and a friend for many years after graduation.
Mr. Beam will be missed by me and I'm sure many other students that had the honor to be one of classes.
Rob Scamardo
May 6, 2008
Jim,
Although I had known you for only a few months, I feel like I've lost an old friend. I was inspired by your political passion for equality and justice, and was hopeful of working with you to achieve equal rights. I honor your courage and optimism in facing your illness and deeply regret your earthly life ended as soon as it did. As you pass to the other side of life, know that you'll be missed by many... I'll miss you. Peace
Deanna Clapsaddle
May 6, 2008
I was priviledged to work with Jim in our Student Support Services Department for many years in Ft. Bend ISD before he retired last year. I am honored to have known and worked with such a warm, caring, and passionate person. Jim's love for life, teaching and his dedication to empower students to be the best they could be was evident in everthing he did. Jim was a very supportive friend and he dearly loved his family. Jim was loved, admired, and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jennifer Baezner
May 6, 2008
Mr. Beam,
When Dr. Drews told me you passed I was in shock and deeply sadened. You had (and left) such a positive impact on our office. Everyone here thinks the world of you! You are an incredibly funny, smart, and genuine man. I feel extremly blessed to have known you and will miss speaking with you on the phone and sharing our jokes. God Bless You!
Michael G. Pflum
May 6, 2008
I will never forget the first time you invited me to your house on West Lamar for Thanksgiving Dinner. You made me feel so special as if we had been friends for a long time. From that day forward you always invited me to all the holiday get-togethers. I was always asked to bring the "green bean casserole" and did with great joy! I can not express how much I am going to miss you Jim. I love you and will remember many fond memories of our friendship. I hope and pray that you are at peace. You always had an ear to listen, a hand to hold, a heart to share; you were a friend who cared. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.
Marsha Green
May 6, 2008
Jim Beam: I am missing you as I know you not only had passion for the youth you worked with but also everything you did in life. It was wonderful working with you on projects like the Leadership Conference at FBISD. You are missed.
Marsha Green, FBRC
jamey and sandy peters
May 6, 2008
Jimbo, we're glad we shared your company with friends this last month. We wish you'd had more time to sit and catch up. We suppose that will have to wait for another day. We're sure you'll keep our loved ones who have also moved on before us in stitches as you kept us many times. As for us, we will add more of life's oil to our lamps so we may endeavor to replace the light lost by your physical absence.
All our love to you and your family.
Janis Salsman
May 6, 2008
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was my older daughter's History teacher at Kempner HS where I first met him. I then had the good fortune to be able to work with him at Fort Bend's admin building. Always with a smile and a "How are you doing" he brought cheer and excitement whenever you saw him. He will be missed greatly by those whose lives he touched....keep watch over us now Jim
Ken and Eric
May 6, 2008
We love you Jim and we will miss that loud and insistent voice that we all know so well along with the never-ending encouragement, advocacy, love and advice that you freely shared with all of us.
Bill Arthur
May 6, 2008
Those of us who knew Jim socially will miss his zesty voice, his spirit for enthuiasm, and his sharp intellect. He will be sorely missed by his friends who loved him and seeing him at one of our favorite places in happy times. So we are now glad he is in peace and at rest; we all know that he always deserved the very best. We are proud to have been his friends and we will always remember our happiest moments.
Jeffry Downs
May 6, 2008
There is a light missing from the world now, and my heart is full of pain, mostly for me and all of us who are without him now. I know Jim is fine; he is with friends, his grandmother Rose, and he is not sick anymore. If there is a Prada store in heaven, he has already found it. He has probably already started a foundation for democracy, too, and is counseling the souls of the young people who have crossed over. Some people believe that souls on the other side are Guides for those of us still in body. I beleive this. And, if this is indeed true, Jim will probably volunteer to watch over all of us and the whole rest of the world. He could be a harsh critic, but something aout his light made you want to do better, not to give up. Everytime I start to get upset about his passing I already hear him telling me, "Well, you're gonna just have to get over that". I will try, Jim, but I will never forget you, and I a hope that you are watching over me, because I will always listen for your voice. I know you are okay now, but I will always miss you, and always, always love you.
Marolyn Block
May 6, 2008
I worked side by side with Jim for many years in Fort Bend ISD. He was always "up" for people and cared so much for the many students he helped. His sense of humor will be remembered by me as well as his kindness and caring.
Sarah Reckers (Galley)
May 6, 2008
Mr. Beam - My heart is saddened by your early passing. Your encouragement, friendship, support, and leadership help shape me to be the person that I am today. I will forever cherish our talks, jokes, school trips (especially Cancun), and our continued friendship over the years. You will be greatly missed.
M. Wayne Emerson
May 6, 2008
I am deeply saddened by Jim's passing. He touched so many and was the most gifted teacher I have ever known in reaching out and including students in activities. He meant a great deal to KHS and to me in the formative years of the school. I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven. He was a dear friend and I will miss him.
May 6, 2008
He Only Takes the Best
God saw you were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
so he put his arms around you
and whispered, "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away,
although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Sandi Capps
May 6, 2008
Jim taught me how to be a Student Council sponsor and was my friend. He has touched many lives.
Jennifer Wight- Fiedler
May 6, 2008
Mr. Beam- you will be greatly missed by all of the students and friends that you have mentored. I have so many great memories of trips for Student Council with you, great talks we had, you were such an awesome person- you greatly influenced who I am and I love you for that. God Bless you.
Ann and Mark Carlisle
May 6, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear about Jim. He was a dear sweet friend who had such a zest for life. He loved working with youth and had a wonderful passion for teaching. It was indeed an honor to have known him. I will miss him dearly. Your family will be in my prayers in the days to follow.
michael maxwell
May 6, 2008
I push aside the sorrow with the knowlage that we will meet agian.
Claudia Gampher
May 6, 2008
I am not complete without you Jimmy. I was so proud of you and loved you for who you were. You were my rock. I know you are with Ma now and without pain and will always be my side. I loved you more than anything in this world. We had a unique bond that will never break. You always brought out the best in everyone. You were an exceptional person and I know God is putting you to good use. Wait for me as we will be together again and will share eternal life together. I love you and miss you terribly.
Your loving sister,
Claudia
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Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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