James Heig

For his Heig nephews and nieces, Jim and his big yellow house was our gathering place. When we would come to visit, he would host a dinner for all the family that he could bring together - usually more than 10 of us. He was the tie that bound us all together in love and friendship. He was the place where we shared our joys and sorrows; the center for our memories and hopes.

I am a member of the SF Victorian Alliance and wish to express my sympathy to Jim's family and my gratitude to Jim for his life and his commitment to preservation.
Verna Shaheen

One of the most kind, sincere individuals I've ever met. I'll never forget those seven hour dinner parties, the piano recitals on Sunday afternoons, or that first trip to the farmer's market. The bright yellow color of your Victorian castle was a perfect reflection of your sunny disposition. You were one of the great ones, James Heig. Thanks for sharing your San Francisco with me.

Uncle Jim - Thank you for everything - your generosity, your wisdom, your humor and your influence on me. I miss you and will always have fond memories of you. I am so lucky my mom gave me your name!

I was fortunate to be one of Jim's boarders in the big yellow house at two different times in my life. I will think about and try to mirror all you have taught us about being a great listener, a great story teller, a generous host, and a loving friend.

Tom

A great San Franciscan, through and through.

Peace to the family.

Jim I always admired you and I always felt good being around you. Rest in Peace.you and my Uncle Bob were from "The Greatest Generation ". Joey

RIP to a beautiful person...whom I had the privilege of getting to know a little bit when we sat in the living room of that beautiful Victorian on Scott Street and shared our stories... I found myself so moved by Jim and his stories and how you REALLY felt like you were there emotionally and physically... and how Jim wept when I read one of my "single mom struggle" stories...held my hand and said, "It must have been so hard for you." I never, EVER forgot that...Most of mine had been more...