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James Earl Eimes

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James Eimes Obituary

EIMES, JAMES EARL, (Age 55)

Of Manassas died on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Prince William Hospital. Mr. Eimes retired from the Navy as a Lt. Commander after 20 years of service. He worked as an engineer for the Department of Energy while in the Navy and continued there until the time of his death. Mr. Eimes was preceded in death by his father, James Elmer Eimes. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janet Eimes; his daughter, Rebecca Ann Eimes; his sons, James Erik Eimes and Michael Scott (and Anna) Eimes; his mother, Mabel Lee Eimes; his grandchildren, Alexander Scott Eimes and Haily Rebecca Eimes; his sister Robbie Pellon and his nephew Wesley Pellon. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at MOUNTCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA, where a memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Interment will be private. E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 in memory of James Eimes.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for James Eimes

18 Entries

Paul Herman Herman

July 24, 2006

I worked with Jim steadily from 1982 until my retirement three years ago, and we have talked some after that. An ace of an engineer and a person with a sense of humor. I sat at the memorial service remembering his help to us at the Connecticut prototype and our work on the IDE's when I came back to headquarters. A true visionary.

William Kenny

July 20, 2006

I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Eimes two summers ago on a joint project and he was a true partner and superb professional.

My prayers and best wishes are extended to his family, who are in my thoughts.

Don Fry

July 20, 2006

I want you all to know how sad I am to lose my friend and co-worker. When Jim first came to NR in the refueling shop, he reported to me. Of course, I soon figured out that he had as much to teach me as I did to teach him. Over many years until I retired, he was a help and good adviser on all sorts of things. I was proud of him. He grew far beyond what I was able to impart to him. I am grateful that I stopped to talk with him last Thursday when I was at NR. It was a routine exchange of pleasantries, but it seems so important now.

The service yesterday was wonderful. Jim clearly did as well as a father, grandfather and husband as he did as an engineer at work.

A long time ago, I lost a good friend, a Catholic priest. At his service, one of his other friends said something that I will always remember. He said, "Those who live in the Lord never see one another for the last time." Know that you will see Jim again. May God bless and comfort you.

Craig Richard

July 19, 2006

Dear Eimes Family,

On behalf of the Naval Reactors Representative's Office, Moored Training Ship, I extend our condolences for your loss. Jim was a great engineer, leader and friend, with far reaching insight and a logical approach to solving complicated issues. I often sought Jim's advice on a wide range of matters because of his cool, level-headed, and down-to-earth answers. His responses frequently related to his early years as a young Sailor on the deckplates. Jim has been an integral part of our lives in this Program, and he will be missed, but never forgotten. He leaves behind an enviable legacy that only a few could even dream to achieve. The Eimes Family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,

Craig Richard

Naval Reactors Representative, Moored Training Ship, Charleston

Jonathan Rohrer

July 19, 2006

Dear Eimes Family,

I consider it my privilege to have worked with Jim the last few years. His commitment to the NR program and his professionalism set an example for us all. We will miss him and yet realize your loss greatly exceeds ours. You are in our prayers and may God be gracious to you and give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Rohrer

KAPL

Capt Arnie Lotring

July 19, 2006

Dear Eimes family,

I had the pleasure of working with Jim over the last five years in bringing new engineering trainers to our submarine schools. Jim was a consumate professional and gentlemen. From the Staff of the Submarine Learning Center and the commanding officers of our Submarine schools Groton, Norfolk, Kings Bay, Bangor and San Diego, we are all deeply sadened with this great loss. Jim has left a legacy of excellence in training and because of him and his tireless efforts our Navy and Submarine FORCE are much stronger. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Captain Arnie Lotring

Commanding Officer

Submarine Learning Center

Groton Ct.

Lorraine Miller

July 19, 2006

Dear Eimes Family,

Thinking of you, with Sympathy...

I have known Mr. Eimes since 1989 when I first started to work at NR. He was always a pleasure to work with and talk to. Over the past several years I have become carpool member and co-worker when he came down to work in the project office. I will miss him a lot. Your family is in my heart and prayers. God Bless

Jeff Giangiuli

July 18, 2006

With deepest sympathy from all of us at Catholic University.

Jeff Giangiuli

Director - Engineering Management

Jeff and Cathy Dufault

July 18, 2006

From all who knew and worked with Jim and are now working at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho, please accept our prayers and condolences.

To all of us, Jim is fondly remembered as a hardworking, honorable gentleman who never yielded on his personal values or his vision of the best trained operators and engineers throughout the program. He brought a degree of visible concern for the well being of those he worked with. Jim's concern for the quality of life and the human side of our business, for both for trainees and trainers, was most impressive.

We are all much better for having known Jim. He leaves big and positive footprints in our program.

Knox Millsaps

July 18, 2006

Dear Eimes Family Members:

Jim helped create several educational opportunities for the BRES officers at NR headquarters and was a great supporter of his people's career development. Jim helped start the Master's program in Mechanical Engineering with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) that helped more than 100 officers receive a graduate degree. I'm sure these young officers are grateful to the opportunities he help provide to them. Jim was dedicated to Naval Reactors, the Navy, and his country.

Respectfully,

Knox Millsaps

Program Manager for NPS/DL programs for NR

Dick Whalen

July 18, 2006

Dearest Eimes Family,

On behalf of Norfolk's Old Dominion University, please accept our deepest sympathies on Jim's untimely loss. He was a very special leader....

Jim first approached the University in the late 90's seeking to identify a graduate degree in engineering which could be completed by nuclear-qualified Navy officers, whether above or below the surface of the sea. Based on his expert guidance and zeal, such an offering was developed in less than a year and made available to the Navy beginning in 2000.

Since then, over 4,000 courses have been completed by such officers, with over 400 graduating thusfar.

As a result of Jim's personal foresight and perserverance, many of our nation's brightest military officers, whose demanding assigments and duty station locations previously precluded advanced degree attainment,now have access to such education worldwide - representing a significant and "living" tribute to Jim.

"BRAVO ZULU", Jim. You made a real difference! Rest easy and God bless,

Dick Whalen

Captain, USN (Ret)

Director of Military Activities

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Morgan Smith

July 18, 2006

Dear Eimes Family:

On behalf of all of us at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Jim. We knew him as a strong yet humble leader, a man of honor, integrity and genuine concern for his fellow man. He was a team player who was approachable and fair in resolving professional matters. His contributions over the years to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program have left an indelible footprint in helping to ensure a secure future for our nation. He led the finest nuclear training program in the world, which has benefited both the Navy and the commercial nuclear industry. It is particularly impressive to remember that he directly or indirectly touched the lives of several decades worth of highly skilled nuclear operators.

We will sorely miss him. His thoughts and insights were always direct and on the mark. We learned from him and respected him. Jim was someone who rose to the highest level of the Program, yet never lost touch with its base-level people. He will be remembered as a great leader that cared deeply about the Program and the people of the Program.

We mourn with you to think that Jim has completed his course here on this earth. We hope you find solace in the fact that he fought the good fight and made a real difference for the United States of America with his life. We were blessed to have known him and worked with him. May God give your family strength in the days ahead.

With deep condolences from Jim's colleagues at Bettis,

Morgan N. Smith

General Manager

Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory

Bechtel Bettis, Inc.

Jeff Hughes

July 18, 2006

To the Eimes Family,

It is with a tremendous sense of sorrow and loss that I write this note on the sad occasion of Jim's passing. Jim was such an outstanding individual, one whom I admired greatly.

As CO of NPTU Ballston Spa, NY, I had the pleasure of working with Jim for the last 3 and 1/2 years. He provided me with superb support and sound advice, always willing to listen. It was an absolute joy working with him. Jim was always there when I needed assistance and he clearly ran the best training program in the United States Navy. Jim's calm demeanor, wealth of information, and loyal friendship will be missed by hundreds of people.

Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolence during this very difficult time. The Eimes family is in my prayers.

Captain Jeff Hughes

CO, USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39)

LaMaddalena, Sardinia, Italy

Chuck Merkel

July 17, 2006

Dear Eimes Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I worked with Jim on a daily basis during my tour at Naval Reactors from 1997 to 1999. He was truly a dedicated professional who went the extra mile. What truly set Jim apart was the fact that he had worked his way up from the deck plates, and he never forgot what he learned along the way. Jim could always be counted on to know what the concerns of junior enlisted Sailors were, and he ensured that these concerns were factored in to every recommendation and decision that he made. I learned a great deal from Jim and was honored to have worked with him.

With deep sympathy,

Chuck Merkel

Captain, U. S. Navy

David Eyler CAPT, USN

July 17, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Jim for over three years while I was Commanding Officer at NPTU Ballston Spa, NY. He was a true professional from whom I learned a great deal about how to train young sailors. I enjoyed his dry wit and practical outlook. He was a true patriot who will be missed.

Bruce Stephenson

July 17, 2006

My condolences to the Eimes family. As an employee of KAPL for the past 32 years, it was people like Jim, who rose from the ranks of the enlisted to become a member of the Admiral's staff, that exemplified the finest attributes of the NR Program and made me proud to be a part of it. His passing was a shock to all of us here at KAPL and he will be greatly missed.

Bruce Smith

July 17, 2006

Jim Eimes gave selflessly and contributed substantially to our nation's security through his irreplaceable work for the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. His efforts have and will continue to benefit many thousands of dedicated men and women who comprise our Navy's nuclear propulsion plant operators and supervisors. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate ... rest your oar. CAPT Bruce E. Smith, USN

Douglas McAneny

July 17, 2006

Dear Eimes Family,

First, let me express my deep sorrow for the loss of your husband, father, uncle and dear friend. As a U. S. Navy captain I had the pleasure of working closely with Jim during my tour at Naval Reactors from February 2000 - May of 2002.

Jim was a mentor to me and was always willing to help me tackle the difficult issues. His calm, logical, and experienced approach was comforting as we worked important matters that at times were very contentious.

I learned much from Jim and was glad to call him my friend. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Unfortunately, previous commitments will prevent me from paying my respects in person but I want you to know that your family and Jim will be in my prayers.

With deep regret for your loss,

Doug McAneny

Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy