JIM WEST

I am saddened by the loss of my cousin. I saw him rarely, and only at funerals, because we moved so many times while he stayed close to home. Even so, I will miss him. He had a fine send off. I was pleased at the turn out at the cemetery. John T. Mader (Noblesville, Indiana)

Though it has been a long time, I will never forget the memories of Jim and all the fun he had with life. All the plays he acted in, all the get togethers and parties he had. Jim loved to laugh and enjoy himself. I am proud to say I was a part of his family at one time. Everyone should enjoy and celebrate his life as he did. Remember him with all the fun and laughter, he would have wanted that way. My deepest simpathy to his family. Sincerely Wendy Milicic-Kovarik

Love and laughter and affection always in our hearts for his memory, and his spirit will be with us wherever there is merriment.

Jim was to me a living book to learn from. As secretary of our investors club he completed anything asked of him in short order, beyond expectations. Jim was a gift of intelligence, detail, talent, humor and compassion.

An elderly, and respected Italian lady, would sometimes "knight" a man by ending her conversation with "He was a good man."

On behalf of our club and myself, we will all deeply miss him. "He was a good man."

We remember Jim for his spirited kindness, his easy sense of humor, and his dedicated generosity. He had a manner which left everyone around him feeling appreciated and cared for. We know he loved his family and friends and had a zest for life which was oh so obvious! How fortunate we were to be among his guests at the "Cousins Reunion" held just four days before his death. Our sympathy is extended to Loretta, his children and grandchildren, and the rest of his family.

Rebecca and I will be forever grateful to Uncle Jim for taking Rebecca to Walt Disney World in 1998 after she explained to him that she had a piggy bank full of "Disney money." He happened to be going there anyway and let her hitch a ride. He let Rebecca believe she was paying her own way the whole way with only $80 in her pocket.

Uncle Jim was a really neat guy. We miss him.

The world has grown a little dimmer. Audiences will be quieter. His spontaneity was unmatched. Oh yes, he is missed already, but what great memories he left us. They say God takes the good ones early.

Lori,

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.

Fred & Judy Kidd

My favorite memory of my Godfather was when he took Grandma, Meesh & me to see "The Gods Must be Crazy". I thought HE was crazy - actually paying to see a boring National Geographic movie. I just wanted to leave! As the minutes dragged by I began to realized just how wrong I was! I will always remember his laugh. Absolutely infectious. I don't think any of us stopped crying (from the laughter) until after we were in the car. I think of that day every time I see that movie. I will miss...