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JAMES SPEROS Obituary
JAMES MANDAMADIOTIS SPEROS
Beloved husband to Karen Rasmussen, dad, brother, and Papa to three grandchildren, Jim passed September 3, 2012. Born 1952, his passions were photography, journalism, piloting, and travel. His love of ancient cultures and Egyptian hieroglyphics took him to Egypt, Peru, and Greece. As a lawyer admitted to the Supreme Court, Jim applied his keen intellect to his work for the Office of the Secretary for Veterans Affairs. As a result, 10 million Americans have access to electronic health records. Family and friends will gather for a memorial on Friday, September 14. The family requests donations be made to the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio; a place he loved. The world is a much narrower place since his passing.
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for JAMES SPEROS
Karen Rasmussen
September 5, 2025
Sleep well my love...I miss you dearly
Robert & Michelle Belliveau
October 8, 2012
Dear Karen ,
We are shocked by this terrible news...
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
May you find comfort and peace.
From all of us at Bell Decor Renovation
David Ross
October 2, 2012
Karen,
You are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
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Lisa Tompkins
September 27, 2012
Karen, Our family has been deeply touched by your loss. We pray that the Lord will sustain and encourage you through this difficult time of adjustment.
September 18, 2012
Karen,
I am so very sorry. Devastated. What more can I say? I'm here for you.
Maggi (Margaret) Cary
Lygeia Ricciardi
September 17, 2012
Dear Karen -- I enjoyed meeting you and your family, albeit in these sad circumstances. Thank you for welcoming Jim's friends and colleagues into your home. My heart goes out to all of you. Jim was smart, witty, and wise. Those of us who continue the work he began will do our best to realize his vision.
John, Kris,and Brianna Rasmussen
September 15, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss Karen. Sorry We can't be there but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynne Durham
September 15, 2012
Dr. Rasmussen, my deepest sympathy. Jim was passionate about his work and a joy to work with.
Keeping your family in my thoughts.
barbara hannigan
September 14, 2012
Jim was a wonderful, witty, and intelligent colleague! He will be well missed by all of us who knew him in the ethics community. My thoughts and praters are with you, his family, and everyone who mourns his passing and celebrates his wonderful life.
Annie Tremaine
September 14, 2012
Dr. Rasmussen, Jim was a treasured colleague among a small cirle of VA compliance officers who, of course prior to meeting you- scorned marriage and loved minor league baseball. Among other things, Jim taught me what being a pilot truly meant. He carried us on his wings until finding a resting place worthy of his view and imparted to us, friendship, wisdom and insight for us to carry forward in fond memory of him.
Ed & Cathy Rowley
September 13, 2012
Karen-Sorry we can not be with you tomorrow. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you, your parents, siblings, families & friends. We also have fond memories of Jim-may he rest in peace. May you also be comforted by Gods love.
September 13, 2012
Karen-Sorry we can not be with you tomorrow. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you, your parents, siblings, families & friends. We also have fond memories of Jim-may he rest in peace and may you be comforted by Gods love. Cathy & Ed Rowley
Mary Johnson
September 13, 2012
Karen - I was in VISN 10, part of the selection team, when Jim joined us as the VISN compliance officer. We became friends over the years. He was a very special person. My prayers are for you and the family.
Bill Duncan
September 13, 2012
Karen-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I count as one of the highlights of working at VA my time with Jim. The hard work and the discussions about flying, antiquities, and the law made the experience very special. I will miss his friendship and wise counsel.
Jim's Class - LVA 2006
Herman Cohen
September 13, 2012
Members of Leadership VA 2006 send their condolences to the family.
Phyllis Ahlman
September 13, 2012
Dear Karen, My most sincere condolences to you. Jim was a great man and will be missed by many. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.
Donna Custer
September 12, 2012
Dr. Rasmussen my prayers are with you and the family. It was a pleasure working with Jim. He gave so much of himself. He will be missed.
Stephen Kasloff
September 12, 2012
Jim was a colleague in ethics through the exceptional Fellows Program of the Ethics Resource Center. He was deeply thoughtful and committed to this cause. He will be missed by all in the ethics community. Deepest sympathies.
Josyl Barchue
September 12, 2012
Jim was a fantastic colleague and a truly inspired visionary. His energy and passion will certainly be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Cheryl Mason
September 12, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Jim was a wonderful warm and intelligent man who will be missed at VA.
Terry Brown
September 12, 2012
Jim,
What a great smile. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.
September 12, 2012
So sorry to hear that Jim is no longer with us. He will be missed.
Steve Henig
September 12, 2012
I am so sorry about the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful person and meant a lot to me. My prayers go out to Jim's family.
With Love and Prayers,
Ethel Sligh
Deborah Gasster
September 12, 2012
I did not know Jim, but want to send my deepest condolences to Karen and the rest of the family.
Linda Lutes
September 12, 2012
Karen and Family, I've worked with and known Jim for several years. In each capacity, Jim was ready to accept challenges and find solutions. He will be missed.
Jane Cangeme
September 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He will be remembered for his contributions to the VA.
Sitara Jones
September 12, 2012
I will miss you. My condolences to the family.
Bill Speros
September 12, 2012
We will continue to miss you, my big brother, but as we grieve we recall many happy memories.
Larry Flesh
September 12, 2012
Jim was a great guy and a great friend. We had a lot of fun flying our plane together, and he was a pleasure to work with. We will miss him greatly.
Betty Manis
September 12, 2012
so sorry. my prayers are with the family.
Karen Rasmussen
September 12, 2012
Good night my love. Sleep until I can join you.
Karen Toocheck
September 11, 2012
May the angels lead you into Paradise, may the Martyrs receive you at your coming, and take you to Jerusalem, the holy city. May the choirs of Angels receive you, and may you with the once poor Lazarus have rest everlasting. Amen!
Dimitris Mandamadiotis
September 11, 2012
I have just been informed for the loss of Jim.
I am at a total loss of words of what to write or say.
Losing Jim is extremely difficult.
I am really sorry.
I lost a member of my family.
I am glad I was able to meet him even if I wished to know him better.
Please accept my condolences to you and your family.
Penelopi Mandamadiotis
September 11, 2012
I am shocked from those bad news.
Please give to his wife, Karen, Carey and Ben and to all my sympathy, my love and to be live to remember HIM.
I will pray for HIM and I will make for HIM the things that we make here in Greece in Orthodox way.
It is wrong to lose beloved people so young and so suddenly.
I wish JIM (DIMITRIOS) MANDAMADIOTIS SPEROS find the peace and the God give HIM the perpetual repose.
I am very sad.
Kiss to all family and to be live to remember HIM.
With love and I am with you.
Penelopi
Bill DeProspero
September 11, 2012
Karen,
I am stunned! My heart goes out to you.
Such a great friend, brilliant, charismatic. I once imagined we'd do great things together--but he did them on his own. I shall always be grateful for the time I did know him.
Alan Constantian
September 11, 2012
I knew Jim a short time, having met him only about 6 months ago, but I count myself lucky to have known him. He was friendly, open, and welcoming. Particularly compelling was his ability to accomplish goals and build strong relationships simultaneously, a rare gift. It was a pleasure to work with him. I will miss him and send condolences to those he leaves behind.
Peggy Hill
September 11, 2012
Such a lovely man. He brought joy to Karen and therefore to her friends and family.
Lynn McQueen
September 11, 2012
Jim had amazing integrity. It was a pleasure to work with him. Your family is in my prayers.
Adriana Hamilton
September 11, 2012
Dr. Rasmussen,
My prayers go out to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace.
Nancy Howard
September 11, 2012
I will always remember our 'cookie bakeoff contests' when you worked with me in CBI. I will miss you.
Jim and I last month discussing our plans for the future of the Blue Button
Vita Terry
September 11, 2012
One of the finest men I had the priveledge of working with and the pleasure of having as a friend. Jim I will truly miss you and will proudly wear my Blue Button in your name. Peace my friend.
Cynthia Williams
September 11, 2012
Will miss you Jim. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gordon Ohlsson
September 11, 2012
Farewell, my colleague and great friend. Thank you, Karen, for bringing Jim into my life. I pray for peace and blessings for you and your family.
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