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James Rutherford Obituary
THE MATHIS FUNERAL HOME OF MEDFORD, 58 N. Main St., (609-654-2439). Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M., at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, c/o Jane Wiltshire, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ 08088.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Rutherford
Robert Moyer
March 2, 2008
Jim and I became friends instantly, even though I am twice his age. His ready smile, calm manner, and friendly eagerness to help me figure nature out was a true joy. He will be missed very much.
Barb Leiferst
February 25, 2008
Dear Lael and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Barb
Jimmy in the Lackawaxen Mountains, PA (2006)
February 15, 2008
MaryEllen Corazo
February 14, 2008
Dear Lael & Family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I am keeping your family in my prayers. Your son will live forever in your heart. With heartfelt condolences.MaryEllen.
Jo Souder
February 11, 2008
Lael and Jim....May God's blessings surround you and your family and may He keep all of you faithful and strong now and forever more.
My sincerest sympathy.
Pam DiSalvatore
February 9, 2008
Lael and Family,
There are no words to express the sorrow in my heart for your loss. May you find comfort and strength from those who love you.
God Bless!
Stacy Wolbert
February 8, 2008
Rutherford Family - Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Jim was good people!! I feel truly blessed to have known him. He could always light up a room and make you laugh and truly loved life, he will never be forgotten.
Stan and Dolly Boder
February 7, 2008
Jim Rutherford Jr. will be honored as a true soldier of environmental and natural resource protection.
Jim, thank you for your friendship. We love you and miss you.
May God bless Jim Jr. and the Rutherford family.
Albrecht & Jutta Schulze
February 7, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Rutherford Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chad Kayser
February 7, 2008
Very Sorry for your loss...God Bless Jim and your family
Kelly Baeringer
February 7, 2008
Dear Laul and Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Always remember, the memories of your loving son (brother) are forever.
Many Thoughts,
Kelly Baeringer
Raushan Shahalemi
February 6, 2008
To Jim’s Family,
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and hope that you can find the strength to get through this hard time. Jim was a wonderful and spirited individual. I only hope that I can live my life with the same passion and enthusiasm that he did. It won't be the same without him. God bless...
Eileen DePasquale
February 6, 2008
My deepest condolences & prayers to all of you. Sorry I could not share my sympathies with you in person but my heart does truly go out to all of you & the hope that the support of your loving family & friends will see you through this sad time.
Joyce Stuski
February 6, 2008
Lael and Family-I am so sorry that you have experienced one of life's worst nightmares. May you get strength from everyone who is praying and keeping you in their thoughts to get you through this
.
Matt Cordaro
February 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the entire Rutherford family. Although I didn't know Jim, Lael was one of the most kind and caring people I have ever encountered. I am sure she raised an amazing son.
Tim Hawn
February 5, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Rutherford Family
C-shift Extrusion Management Team at Aluminum Shapes
Anna Dickerson
February 5, 2008
Lael & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God will take care of Jim for you.
Carl Johnson
February 5, 2008
Dear Jim & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. May there be hope, healing, and strength in the many prayers surrounding you.
Cynthia Perry
February 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ryan Corrigan
February 5, 2008
Jim was one of a kind whose existence brighten up this world.
Pat Casey
February 5, 2008
Lael & Family - my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Keeping you in my prayers.
Karee Blewett
February 5, 2008
Jim 's love will never be surpassed, you knew him as soon as he walked in the room, and you never forgot him when he walked out. He will always be remembered for his love, loyalty, care, and freindship. To Lael, Jim, and Devon my love for you abounds and my deepest sympothy goes out to you.
Zachary Bittner
February 4, 2008
Our hearts are broken over your loss. Jim was one of the finest human beings that we have ever known. The memories that he leaves behind will never be forgotten.
Lorraine and Zack
Rita Marinucci
February 4, 2008
Dear Jim, Lael, and family.
My deepest and most sincere sympathy. May God comfort you now and in the days to come.
Karole Blewett
February 4, 2008
Jim was a remarkable young man. It was a great honor to have him come into our lives for such a short time. God Bless you.
Jane & Bill Rinn
February 4, 2008
Jim, Lael, and Devon; Our love and prayers are with you. Your family has touched the lives of everyone in Tamarac and we support and love you during this tragic time.
Kathy& Bruce Roman
February 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim, and your family at this time of sorrow. We can't imagine the pain that you are going through. Hopefully family and friends are there to support you in your time of need. We are.
Scott Angus
February 4, 2008
To Jim's family: I am very sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man and I admired him for his good work and devotion to the critters he loved. God bless.
DENISE LOVALLO
February 4, 2008
YOU ARE ALL IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME-GOD BLESS YOU ALL-DENISE(LAURA'S FRIEND)
ANNA BEVAN
February 4, 2008
We have been praying for the whole family. My deepest condolences.
Anna Bevan
Andrea Teti
February 4, 2008
Jim was the best field biologist and herpetologist I ever had work for me. Jim was 'A Natural' with wildlife and taught us all a great deal. I will miss him. God Bless.
Joe Fugarino
February 4, 2008
Lael, Jim, and Devon,
My heart felt condolences go out you. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and you all.
-Joe and Family
Diane Badolato
February 4, 2008
Words can not say how sad I am for this terrible loss. I hope that you find everyones words comforting
Thomas Klinger
February 4, 2008
Jim's Family...
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this tragic time. May God help all of you move forward.
Maureen Farlow
February 4, 2008
Dear Lael and Jim,
You and your daughter are in my prayers. Love, Maureen F.
Williamstown, N.J.
joan davis
February 4, 2008
Lael, you and your family are in my prayers. Lean on God, the almighty, he's the only one that will take care of your son and lift the hurt and pain from your heart. Love, Joan Davis
Kevin Keat
February 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Michael John
February 4, 2008
Jim,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. God bless.
Stephen Rivera
February 4, 2008
To Jim's family,
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful man. We are all better for having Jim's friendship.
Rachel Janson
February 4, 2008
Jim was one of the best people I have ever known. As many people know, we were very close. This last year has been the best year of my life because of the time I spent with Jim and because of his friendship.
Charles Strunk
February 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thomas LaDuke
February 3, 2008
Jim was one of those rare individuals who brightened the day of everybody he came in contact with. I will miss our discussions of shared interests, hikes in the field and forest, and camaraderie.
Katherine Uhler
February 3, 2008
To Jim's parents- Eric and I will miss Jim's contribution to the Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center and the conversations we had about reptiles and the Pine Barrens area, interests we had in common. He was a kind young man. He will be missed. Kathy and Eric Uhler, Directors, Pocono Wildlife Rehab Ctr
Kreni DiAntonio
February 3, 2008
My prayers are with you all that you find the faith to move forward every day.
With all my love...
Elliot Thomas
February 3, 2008
Jim was one of the most genuine, and good-natured guys I've had the pleasure of working with. It takes a strange and devoted person to work in the outdoors the way some of us do. Jim was one of those few. All of us who call Jim a friend and colleague are lucky to have known him. You will be missed Jim.
Nancy Lord
February 3, 2008
Our prayers are with you all. Gary & Nancy Lord
Marlin Corn
February 3, 2008
With much love & sympathy,
Marlin & Joann Corn
Dave Martin
February 3, 2008
Jim, Lael & Devon,
Words cannot do justice. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
The Martin family
Dave
Paula
Adam & Tess
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