Jim Mentis

Growing up in Strafford down the road from Jim and Nancy is filled with so many memories. The ones that come to mind most often was riding my bicycle, later riding my go-carts and then, even later, driving the roads around our houses. My whole family could always count on seeing Jim and Nancy out jogging. I remember being a little boy asking my dad (who, in fact, had Jim Mentis as a gym teacher in the late fifties/ early sixties), "Dad, isn't he too old to be running?" Of course, the normal...

A great man that will be missed by many! Nancy & Ben, we are so sorry for your loss.

Coach Mentis was very special to me as a freshman class 53-54 at Carthage High. I also had the pleasure to work athletics as a volunteer for him as at Central High 57-59 while attending SMS. There was none better and he will remain in our hearts for ever.

Dear Mentis Family,
I fondly remember Coach Mentis during my years as a student at SMS. He was a great teacher and a very good person with a kind smile. May peace be with you all.
Sincerely,
Kent Childs SMSU 1974 and PHS 1970

WE WILL MISS THE POSITIVE WORDS HE ALWAYS HAD FOR ALL OF US

Coach Mentis was one of my favorite instructors at MSU (SMS). Always kind, considerate and a passion for his students. He is to be celebrated for touching so many lives and a great example to all. I'm thankful he touched my life.

He was a great teacher and allowed us to tie him up and throw him in the pool at SMS to show us how to survive. He will be missed by many.

Dear Mrs. Mentis, Linda, and Ben,
Jim was such a great guy. I remember him from the days of playing around campus (I lived near-by) and from his coaching work. In later years, I worked with Linda and got to know Ben through my son when they played together for the Bears. Jim was always such a positive and supportive gentleman to the boys and his community. His smile was a gift to everyone. May you find peace and strength in the coming days.

I want to express my regret at the passing of Jim Mentis (especially to Linda). I know what it's like to lose a Father. I think you called him DADDY, and from what I understand, that's what he was!
I remember him as a wonderful man that everyone looked up to.
The world was a better place to have had him in it!
Prayers go up for all of you.