James R. Newquist

I remember Jim when you went off to college in Carbondale. You would tell me stories about living in a College town. I was so happy for you and me too. I finally had a bedroom to myself, at least until you came home for summer. You would come home driving your White Mustang, how cool was that? Little did I know that as time went by I would move to Carbondale, fall in love with Southern Illinois just as you did. Gods Country you would say. When I go to the lake, Giant City Park and town I...

This is a poem that my husband Jeff wrote for me after learning of Jim's passing. I thought others might like to read it also.


The Mountain That Lost by Jeff Rhodes

The winds on the peak began to blow,
and formed a worried brow of wind driven snow.
The mountain was wondering where could he be?
That man who came often, came to see me.

The mountain was wise, as old mountains go,
he knew him as a friend, never a...

Jim,
I'm sorry for all the missed opportunities we had to get to know one another better. It seems we often forget what the real priorities in life are. We seem to get so busy in doing everyday events that we take for granted, that we have time to get together later. But time is a relative thing. When we were young it seemed to go at a snails pace, it took forever for Christmas to come around, an eternity before we were old enough to drive. Even as kids we were busy doing our own...

My deepest sympathies go to the Newquist family during this hard time. Mr. Newquist was a very nice man, and will never be forgotten. May God hold him and keep him.

Dear Diane, Alyson and Krystle: My sincere condolences to all of you. Diane, I worked with you a number of years ago and my children went to Stagg and remember your husband as one very nice guy. I am sorry for your loss.

We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.

Mr. Newquist, you will be missed greatly. Thank you for always helping me (Michelle Esposito-1991) in the media center at Andrew.

Our symapthy is extended to your family.

Condolences to the family. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Allow me to extend my most sincere regrets for your loss. I will never forget my coaching days with Jim.