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Carolyn Chausse
May 8, 2011
Dear Mary, Meg, Molly, Jim and Dan, I just returned from being gone several weeks and received this very sad news. I have the fondest memories of both Jim and Sheila. Sheila was one of my best friends. On my last visit to their home in Colby, Jim was our chef, cook and bottle washer. We did nothing but visit and eat Jim's wonderful meals. It was always such a pleasure to visit them. I will miss them both so very much but always treasure the memories I have of them.
Maria Keithahn Marks
April 30, 2011
I will miss Jim as I do Sheila. They were the best joke/story tellers at the dinner parties. I also loved how they interacted with each other. Kindness is what I'll remember most about them.
April 29, 2011
Nordale Family- you have suffered a huge loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love the Linney Family
Phil Raekes
April 29, 2011
I was a classmate of Jim's in the famed "Class of 59" of the Gonzaga Law School. Jim was one of the brightest stars in that shining galaxy. I was most happy to see him, and my other classmates, at our 50th law school reunion. Jim was a nice guy. There's no denying that. Phil Raekes, Benton County Superior Court Judge (Retd)
Warren Wiley
April 29, 2011
Alaska loses another one of the quality individuals who made the State what it is today. Where oh where would poor Alaska be if there had not been men like Jim Nordale and others like him.
They were there when Alaska needed them most and Jim Nordale was among the best.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
April 26, 2011
Dear Members of the Nordale Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send you our sympathy and prayerful support as your father enters his eternal life. May Jim and Sheila share with you all their deep eternal love and joy from within God's loving Presence.
Gwen Buck
April 25, 2011
I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to your family during such a sad time. I have such wonderful memories of Jim and Sheila. They were a shining example of kindness and grace. Jim was a generous spirit who was loving, charming, funny and dedicated to his family. My deepest sympathy to you.
April 25, 2011
Mary,
Jim was both a friend and a professional colleague. He made many significant contributions to the State of Alaska.
Our condolences.
Leroy & Suzanne Barker
nansi & michael norum
April 25, 2011
meg, molly, dan, & jim. we were saddened to hear of your father's passing. jim and your mom, sheila were endearing to our family and will be missed but never forgotten. blessings and prayers to each of you.
MaeLin Levine
April 25, 2011
Words cannot express my sadness for the family. All of my love and prayers to all and especially my dear friend, Meg. I love you.
Karl Walter
April 25, 2011
I am deeply sorrowed by the passing of Jim. My condolences to his family. I have known Jim for fifty years as a friend, attorney and Alaskan. He and I had many ties and experieces since he was from Fairbanks and I had lived there for many years. We had many conversations about Alaska and Alaska government. Jim was a great source of Alaska history. For example, after the '57 Fairbanks flood that received great attention Jim remembered as a child standing on the steps of his house amidst several feet of water from a flood that received no attention and government assistance. Jim and I had worked together as attorneys for Anchorage. Jim was always a friend and willing to be of whatever help you needed. He had a good sense of humor. We had many friends in common. I have always intended to see Jim when in Seattle because we had not seen each other for twenty years because we lived in different cities, but that will no longer happen.. I will always have fond memories of Jim. He was a great, warm and genuine person to have known.
Karl Walter, Colorado Springs.
Linda Isenson
April 24, 2011
Meg, Molly, Jim and Dan - Your Dad will be sorely missed, as is your Mom. I have such fond memories of holidays and other fun times as a child with you all in Soldotna, particularly Easter. We were all so lucky to have Jim and Sheila in our lives. My best thoughts to you and your families.
Beverly & Ed Isenson
April 24, 2011
The world is a poorer place with Jim's passing, just as it diminished with Sheila's passing. They enriched the lives of all of us who knew them, and made the 'great frontier' a wonderful place to raise our family.
Janet Bradley
April 24, 2011
I was very saddened to learn of Jim's death. Jim and Sheila Nordale and their family were a large part of our family's life in Alaska for many years. It is a great loss for us and I send my deepest sympathy to their children who are all a credit to their mom and dad.
Phil Younker
April 24, 2011
JIm was a great friend and always a great source of information to me when I was a young man serving on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. I have fond memories of many discussions with Jim regarding muncipal laws and rules. He was always so helpful to all
Phil Younker Sr.
April 23, 2011
Dear Mary and Meg and all of Jim's family---my deepest sympathy to each of you. Jim was indeed a special person and I feel privileged to have known him. with love..Gloria Fischer
Lottie Fleeks
April 23, 2011
His was such a class act. I was privileged to know him.
Marguerite Stetson
April 23, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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