James Arkins

I first met Jim over 62 years ago. We had all of our classes together freshman year at St. Bede and many others later on. A lot of challenges and demands then but Jim helped us all to keep the big picture in mind. A sense of humor helped! Even then Jim had the travel bug- periodic trips to Chicago on the train ( 1st stop in the Loop was always the model train stores on Madison St.) In 1968 Jim, Dave L. and flew to LA and stayed in Venice Beach at his cousin’s townhouse. Quite a different...

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My condolences to Pat and your extended family.

Dearest Pat and family, my deepest sympathy on your loss, wish I could make it in person to give you a hug but you are in my thoughts and prayers.

So grateful to have known Jim during college. In thinking about him, this Maya Angelou quote came to me, "...people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." I don't remember any one thing Jim said or did, but will always remember who he was. Kind, sincere, warm, caring. A ready smile. Humble, yet lively, and always ready for fun, as our makeshift group from the dorm created a sense of family, brotherhood and fraternity....

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. I have known him as a fellow model railroader and a member of the LS&BC RR club. My condolences to his wife and family. May God bless with our thoughts and prayers, may he rest in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim was a gentleman. We extend her sincere thoughts and prayers to Pat and the family during this difficult time. Jim always had a friendly hello and smile. Jim was the kind of person we all need more of around us.Gary and Lana Peterlin

Jim was a great person. I worked with Jim at St.Margaret’s Hospital Pharmacy . Jim always had a big smile every time you would see and we would reminisce of the fun times we had at St.Margaret’s. Pat I am so sorry for you and your families loss and are in my thoughts and prayers.