James Gore "Jim" King VI

As a young girl I was privileged to ride their beautiful palomino King. Growing up in Juneau I had a dream of one day living on Sunny Point and having a horse. My ex-husband and I built our home, but the horse never materialized. A number of times when the weather was nice we would come home and find a bird or two on our deck. They were usually kingfishers and they would let us hold them. so soft The King's were wonderfully fine neighbors.

I came to know Jim in 1979, when I moved from Bureau of Land Management in Fairbanks to Ecological Services in the Southeast Alaska Field Office in Juneau. Jim was one of many luminaries in that office. Jim had an impressive reputation among the community of Alaskan pilot-biologists. Flying small aircraft in Alaska can be a risky endeavor, with the added distraction of identifying and enumerating waterfowl, it becomes a task requiring great skill, concentration, and knowledge of the aircraft....

James I am so sorry you lost your father. He was a special man and his family was his center after God. Bea Shepard delighted in telling stories about Jim, Mary Lou and their kids. Along with your mom he faithfully were to Bea and Claudia's every Halloween. I know because we would often be there at the same time or stayed and ended our day there sharing with people we loved.

MaryLou & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers...

Jim was a terrific guy. His adventures were many and he shared them whenever we met. Jim cared and was passionate about everything he touched. His smile could light up a room. His wildlife work is legendary.

Jim King was my neighbor for about 3 years when my young sons and I lived on Sunny Point. I remember his kindness and the swan that lived freely on his property. I remember he was VERY well thought of. My condolences to his family.

Jim was a remarkable human being in so many ways. If anyone is looking for a role model to aspire to, Jim would fill that bill. I have fond memories of the time I spent in my childhood at his home at Sunny Point. My condolences to Mary Lou and the rest of the family.