JAMES KILCUP

the following was read at the funeral, July 17th, 2010, written by Jim's son, Doug. . .
"In case I don’t get the chance to say it to you personally – Thank you for coming today – to remember & honor my Dad. I very much appreciate it – it is encouraging.

I was asked if I would share something – please forgive me that I have someone else read this – my throat has been locking up quite a bit lately.

This is tough – so many thoughts, emotions, & memories...

To Jan and Family- You are in our thoughts and prayers. I am not sure if you will recognize the name, however I am Thomas and Linda Collards daughter (Ruthie), and saw this and thought of all memories we had with you and your family. He is with our Lord now and how happy I am for him, may you find peace and comfort in Him at this difficult time. Ruth Miller and family

Dear Aunt Jan & family,
We have many dear memories of Uncle Jimmy in days long ago. Wish we could be with you as you lay him to rest. "In My Father's house are many mansions."--"O what will it be to be there?" With our love, Lois & Kenn, Daniel & Rebecca, Beth Anna, John Heslop

Dear Ones ... Although we sorrow not as others who have no hope, our hearts are saddened with the loss of our dear brother Jim, but our faith will soon give way to sight when we will meet with him again. We will always remember his love, his special wit and the twinkle in his eye ... he truly was one special brother.
We are so thankful for his service to the Lord in the writing of the Christian Newsletter and other publications.
He will be missed ... "because thy seat will be...

Dear Jan and family-Berwick and I want you to know we are praying for you all. Jim will always be remembered for his warmth and love to all-a true shepherd of the flock. The Hylands

"Jim was a welcoming factor to this former Lutheran. I was going
through some spiritual discouragement at the time and he was a
reassuring influence during those past years. In later years he
welcomed also my wife who had been a cynical Catholic since childhood.
He had a certain gravity to him and I'm sure he will be missed by
those of us who are still waiting for our own calling away. What a
glorious expectation we have to be reunited in the presence of our

To all of the Kilcups - Jim was always so welcoming each time I visited your beautiful state. I know he will be missed! Praying for comfort and peace! Love ya, Lee Ann Collard

EVERYONE THAT KNOW JIM WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS A BIG PART OF MY EARLY CHRISTIAN TEACHING AND WALK WITH OUR LORD.
WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF LIVING IN TACOMA.
TOM & LINDA COLLARD

Dear Jan & Family,
Helen & I are very saddened by the loss and passing of Jim. Our prayers are with you. Jim & I go all the way back to Federal Way HS and the USMC and we had so many stories to tell, as you will remember.
Our Love To You and Your Family
Jack and Helen Stevenson