James W Boehm

Jim and I have been friends and colleagues since 1964 when we met at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Years later, Jim became my district superintendent when I was the pastor at Peace Temple in Benton Harbor. He was a man for whom I developed deep affection and appreciation. I enjoyed hearing him recite poetry in his rich, deep baritone voice. I will profoundly miss our frequent 'phone conversations following my retirement. Well done, good and faithful servant of the Lord.

I met Jim when I arrived at the Ohio Seminary to begin my studies for ministry in TYhe Methodist Church. During the week when we wer at school, we wooudl go to the lounge in the men's dormitory to watch the evening news--solemn news from Vietnam. And then Jim left the school in Ohio and I next saw him when I was doing additional study at Garrett. Then we rubbed elbows again when I was leading a seminar at Pastyor's