James M. Stapert

Weeks later, it still seems so unreal! My sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find a way to publish the many profound and inspiring essays that Jim wrote while principal at GRCHS. It would be a comfort and inspiration to many people. God bless!

Dear Staperts, I have been praying for your family since I heard the news of Mr. Stapert's death. I went to school with Kim at GRCHS and graduated in the late 80's and I have all wonderful memories of Mr. Stapert. He was a kind man that I remember loved us, in all of our teenage craziness that we had. Every time I hear Isaiah 40:31 I think of Mr. Stapert. I will continue to pray for your family!
God Bless!

Melissa and Mrs. Stapert and Family. We are all sad to hear of your loss, but are overwhelmingly impressed with memories of your father and husband's dedication to your family. Melissa you are living proof that your father was a very blessed man. Mrs. Stapert, we will keep you and all of your family in our prayers. Love, the Stepters

We were deeply saddened to hear about Jim's death. Our friendship has gone back many years. We both know that joy of adopting children. We only heard about Jim's death yesterday and want Kathy to know that our prayers are with her. Jim and I (Bill) served as deacons of Grace Church in 1978.
One night in January as we were making the deposit, we said together, "Wouldn't it be great if there was so much snow tomorrow that we wouldn't have to go to school? We could pray for that", we...

Dear Mrs. Stapert:
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's death. I served on the state NCA committee with him for a number of years and admired his intelligence and dedication. A few years ago, I was treated for prostate cancer. Jim was so kind and reassuring in his messages to me at that time. Please know you are in prayers at this sad time.

Jim Geisler

To Kathy & Family:

While spending a week in Virginia, we were very sad to hear of Jim's passing. (We have lived in Colorado for 11 years now.) We were sorry to miss seeing you at Grace Church in June, but we will hope to see you on our next trip there. We always enjoyed having you as nearby neighbors and fellow church members. Our prayers are with you.

To Mrs. Stapert and Family.
My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you all. I know your daughter Kara, I have worked with her in the past, and she only spoke the kindest of words toward her parents. She always expressed her great love and appreciation for her Father and Mother for their sacrifice and undying love for their children and grandchildren. Our prayers our with you in this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,
Ruthy and Juan Garcia.

I'm sorry about your loss Mrs. S And family. I've know both of you my whole life from you being my K teacher to him being my princpal at GRCHS. I hope you are well in this time of saddness.

My heart goes out to you

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mr. Stapert was my principal from '77-79 and I know our son Chris would have enjoyed getting to know him this year as a freshman. He was a quiet, gentle man with much God given wisdom. May the Lord give you his peace during this time.."but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint". Isaiah 40: 31