James B. Westerling

Hey Dad - just wanted you to know that I'm missing you today. Aidan says to say hello . Have a beer for me; and tell Grandma I said hi!

Dear Westerling and Sauer Families,

My deepest sympathies and love to you at this very difficult time. I am especially sending loving wishes to Jill--I never met you, but if Jim loved you, you must be one special lady.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Like all those who knew Jim, I loved him and his kind, sunny and gentle nature.

Jim and I went to Ken HS together. To me, Jim will always be a fresh-faced 17-year old boy.

I thought so much of Jim...

James B. Westerling was born here in Buffalo on November 6, 1953. His
parents, Bob and Denise, settled into their home on Lisbon Street with
Jim, his older brother, Bob Jr., and his younger sisters Barbara and
Paula. Jim was intensely curious as a child, always taking things
apart, and as soon as he could read, Jim was deep into books. It was a
fun neighborhood for kids – there were the pickup touch football games
and plenty of places to ride bikes.

Bike-riding...

Read at Jim's life celebration by Ben:

And if I go
while you're still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
---behind a veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar...