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Zen Mikulski
June 3, 2016
Karen. Today I was in Jim Thorpe with my daughter and her classmates on a field trip. While at the prison I started talking to the owner. I asked her if she knew the Zurn family as I always did when I met someone from JT. She said yes and Jimmy died a couple months ago. The news instantly made me feel like I got punched in the stomache. I needed to confirm the death so I googled his name and residence which led me to this page. Jimmy was to me was larger then life. He was so kind and he always showed me a great time. In JT it was hanging out with a movie star. Everyone knew him. Everyone wanted to talk to him. He was just a great guy. He made me feel very comfortable when I was around him. Even though you and Nancy and I haven't worked in the er for some time, I still think about you guys and the fun we had outside of work and how jimmy just wanted to see all of us have a good time. I love you very much and I hope you are doing ok. And I am really in a state of shock about the news I learned today. You guys are in my heart and I will pray for you and Jiimmy tonight. Zen Mikulski.
February 17, 2016
Dear Karen, So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing! We have some very good memories from years ago! Hold on to your memories during this difficult time and keep them close to your heart.We will keep you, the girls and your family in our thoughts and prayers! Take care and God bless! Our sincere sympathy, Bob and Cindy Cunfer
Donna Luckenbill
February 13, 2016
Dear Karen, I truly know the sorrow and heartache that you and your family are going through at this most difficult time. Jimmy was a great man and will be missed by many. May you find comfort in time through all the wonderful memories your family has shared throughout the years. My deepest sympathy to the entire Zurn family.
February 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zurn Family at this time. From Kathie Dunkle and the Dunkle Family
Terry and Jen Haberman
February 12, 2016
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Rachel G. (Mrs. Van's Daughter)
February 11, 2016
I just learned of Jim's passing Karen, and want you, the girls, and all your family to know my heart and prayers go out to you. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you!
Kevin & Louise McClafferty
February 11, 2016
Our Prayers are you with Karen in these hard time, May the Love of your family get you threw these hard time. If you need anything just let us know.
Alex and Robin Rosenau
February 10, 2016
Our hearts go out to the wonderful Zurn family. Karen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope you find comfort in the love of your family and friends and our ER family too,
Alex and Robin Rosenau
Doreen Deola
February 10, 2016
I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great friend.
Karen, my heart goes out to you, your girls and the entire Zurn family. I have no words to express how truly sorry I am. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mia Mecleary, COO
February 10, 2016
Dear Zurn Family,
I wanted to express to you how beautiful Jim's mass was yesterday.
The entire eulogy, the words his brother in law spoke of and Jim's high school friend and coach recount the team but more importantly the men they became was very moving.
As a staff person at GLVR I met him at the time of the merger but that didn't matter to him. He instantly treated us all as life long friends and colleagues. When he was at the office he always went out of his way to stop in and say hi but wanted to know how we were personally, giving us words of wisdom of "don't work too much" or "enjoy life".
In his leadership with GLVR he traveled frequently as you know. On these business trips he would always send one email to one of us and the first line would say "share it with all the girls" He would thank us for the opportunity, describe what he was seeing,learning and experiencing. He often would end the email with,"I wish you all could see this".
I am thankful I got to know him and work with him. We will miss him greatly at the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS.
Jim Weishaupt
February 10, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Zurn family. I have had the honor of getting to know the younger Jim Zurn and it is easy to tell he came from a good place with good parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 9, 2016
I offer my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this very sad time. Jim had a great energy about him. He will be missed by many.
Elissa Garofalo
Danielle and Leon George
February 9, 2016
Karen and family - our thoughts and prayers are with u at this difficult time. We're so sorry for your loss.
James Yaich
February 9, 2016
Our condolences to the whole family, Jim always had a warm heart and took time to say hello and really listen. He will surely be missed.
Tommy Ellis
February 9, 2016
Always a smile and a voice of encouragement. You will be missed.
February 9, 2016
Karen and the Zurn Family,
Sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and friend. My prayers and condolences to the whole family.
Bernadette McGinley
February 9, 2016
Jim will be sadly missed. I will greatly miss our conversations we had at the gym. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his children, his mother, and siblings. God be with you and guide you in your time of need. RIP Jim.
Tiffany Hayward
February 9, 2016
My condolences to Jim's family and loved ones. I've known Jim a few years having met him through PAR. He was a great guy (he reminded me of my uncle)He was passionate and spoke his mind which I truly appreciated. The last we spoke he said he wanted to talk more that evening about the topic we were discussing...guess it will have to wait till we meet again. Rest in peace my friend.
Chris Rader
February 9, 2016
I met Jim 3 years ago out at PAR in a Leadership program we were both attending. I've gotten to know him pretty well since then, through various GLVR & PAR functions & committees. He was such a great guy with a big heart. He loved helping others & being involved in the community on many levels. He was always striving to do the right thing. He loved his family very much, as well as his community. I was so saddened to hear of his sudden passing & I know I will miss him very much! My heart & prayers go out to his family, friends & colleagues. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend the services today.
February 9, 2016
Dear Karen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Cheryl Citro
February 9, 2016
Zurn Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. All our sympathy. Gene and Teresa Lienhard and Family (Wilson and Jim Thorpe, PA.)
February 8, 2016
Karen and family,
Sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time. In my thoughts and prayers!
Sending love and hugs,
Janie Christman
George Raad
February 8, 2016
I've only known Jim for a few years through our Realtor Associations that we each belonged to and then eventually merged both into the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors Association. Jim was a "professional' in every sense of the word and he had no problem expressing his concern on any issue that he believed to be questionable! Jim was "real" with no gray areas and you knew exactly how he felt at that moment. He was a sincere, honorable and trustworthy person which made him a respected Realtor who truly cared about our Real Estate Profession and Consumers! There is no doubt in my mind that Jim would have been an outstanding President this year and his Leadership skills and his presence will definitely be missed by our Membership and me. May he be at peace and may the Zurn family find comfort in knowing that Jim's life had meaning and he commanded the Respect of his peers!
Joe DeAngelo
February 8, 2016
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
William & Debra Mullen
February 8, 2016
Our deepist sympathy to the Zurn Family
gail karas aronoff
February 8, 2016
Dear Karen and family,
I was very sad to hear about Jim's passing. He had a incredible gift of people skills and a bigger than life personality that filled a room. I am thinking about you and your family and hoping you find comfort in the memories you shared.
February 8, 2016
To the Zurn Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. He will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched. You will all be remembered in our prayers.
Paul and Anne Marie Thamarus
George and Barb Albert
February 8, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. It's so hard to believe Wildman is no longer with us. He had such a memorable presence. He will be missed and always a part of our lives. Thoughts and prayers are with you Karen and family.
Iron Five will live forever!
sheila hoats
February 8, 2016
Karen,Natalie,Annie & family,
I am shocked & sadden by your lose...hugs & prayers to all
Sheila & Jacob Hoats
February 8, 2016
Farrah, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. You are in my prayers. Stephanie Benninger Strohl
Betsy Ahner
February 8, 2016
To Karen Zurn and family
And the Zurn families my sympathy and love goes out to the Zurn Family. Jimmy may you Rest In Peace.
Kate Oboril
February 8, 2016
To all of the Zurn Family my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Jimmy. May he Rest In Peace.
February 8, 2016
To the Zurn family & long time neighbors our deepest condolences on your loss . May you find comfort in your many fond memories of him during this sad time. May he rest in peace. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Dan & Ann Luckenbill
Joe & Noreen Rosanio
February 8, 2016
To Jimmy's family and friends - our sincere sympathy. Jimmy was such a presence - so friendly and funny - always a great story to tell. He will be missed.
Judy Schaeffer
February 8, 2016
Karen and family , My deepest sympathy for the loss of Jim RIP Jim May God guide all of you during these sad times of sorrow .
Susan Turcmanovich
February 8, 2016
Karen and family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, and hoping memories may be of comfort.
Susan Turcmanovich
Zencorr Management
February 8, 2016
So sorry to hear of the loss of Farrah's father. We've known Nick and Farrah for many years. They were so proud of Mr. Zurn. Your family is our thoughts and prayers. Zencorr Management-Sandro Corrado, Piero Corrado, Christopher Zentgraf and Anastasia Blaszczyk
Tom Silvonek
February 8, 2016
Never forget the discussions at Jimmy's gym and then the Zoo gym. Great guy and will miss him.
February 8, 2016
jim was a great guy. we remember all the fun through the years we had with you guys. god bless tour family and rip. the captives.
Jim Tkach
February 8, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to a wonderful family. I got to know Jim through our cousin Segal. They were both fun loving happy people.
Please know that we are praying for your comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
JIm and Sandi Tkach
February 8, 2016
Karen and Family,
Our deepest sympathies. Cherish your many memories.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Leslye Durilla
February 8, 2016
Our condolences to Jim's family, our prayers are with you. RIP, Jim.
Tom & Tina Klementovic
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