James Bernard Reekwald

Miss you.

your niece is going to carry a small frame with your picture in it in her wedding bouguet thats how much she loves u and misses u we all do wish u were going to be here but know u will be watching her from above i love and miss u soo much! your lil sis kathy

Jimmy, I just found your guest book online. I am sorry I didnt see it earlier. I read all the entries. Great stories. Your family and friends sure loved you! I have sure missed you. From my earliest memories - to the day you passed, I could always count on you to listen to me and guide me in my most difficult times. Your love of family and friends was special. God blessed you with a loving heart that was shared with all. we will all miss that! I will miss all the late night talks. One memory that I will always cherish is the time you saved me from drowning while on vacation. Years later when I would get upset with you about something, you would remind me that you saved my life.

It is said that no two Christians will ever meet for the last time! Here's to the day that we meet again Brother Jim! Russ

Jim, Many good times togeather. You will be missed by many.
Mark Crawford Scottsdale, Az

Uncle Ji-mama,
You told us that was your name, we;ve called you that since we were able to talk! Michael & I are going to really miss you! You always made us laugh!
Love Always! Michael & Angelica

Jimmy,
WOW! What am I going to do without you?
Who am I gonna call every night? We've talked every night for as long as I can remember!!! I'm gonna dearly MISS YOU!!! Give Mom & Dad and Randy a hug from me! See you in Heaven Bro!!!
P.S. DON'T WORRY I'LL ALWAYS HAVE STEVE WHITE!!!!
I LOVE YA!! Your Lil Sister Theresa

It funny how when you think about it we really only knew each other for a short time..but it's a lifetime worth of memories. Good and Bad..I will always remember you Jim...one funny one to share..Watching the submarine races in you 57 Chevi..I think it was a 57??..Colter and Carol were there but no submarines. You made me late...you told my dad we had a flat tire and went to the station at Woodward and Square Lk. to fix it. He's Italian he almost called the gas station...well lot's to remember Jim. You have found peace and no pain so now you can rest!

I will always have such great memories of the fun times we had during the "disco" era. The parties, dancing, and of course Dino's for late night eggs benedict. Although our paths didn't cross often during these last years, I will always remember you when I think about those amazing years. Rest in peace my friend.

Jim, I will miss our friendship of over 30 years. All the parties and fun we had together and even the "drama". I still cannot believe that you are gone and I keep expecting my phone to ring and hear you say Hi Shawn, Jessica, I mean Cyndee......You were right in saying we both got lucky to have the kids that we do and how proud you are of Ian.....I am sorry that Greg arrived at the hospital late and wasn't able to say goodbye because he loved you and I know how much he meant to you, remember how you always said Shawn is so much like him, another discussion.....You are now finally in peace with your beloved Mother that you loved so much and Randy.....
My dear friend, what will I do without you in my life?... you will forever be in my heart....Cyndee

I love you and I will miss you dearly

I feel very bad about the passing of Jim, we were very good friends and use to go to Dance clubs together and he never passed up a chance to dance to with me to" Three Times A Lady" which he always said was our song and it was because he said that was what he thought me to be, I Loved you dearly Jim and always will. God be with you Flo (Riordan)

i went to high school with jim. very sorry to hear of his passing
marilyn bogues tringali

Jimmy,
Our friendship for the last 35 years is something I will always cherish. We went through a lot together, good times, great times and rough times, all good. My boys and I miss you and will always think about you.
Love ya Jimmy,
Bruce, Brian & Brett

Uncle Jim, there is no better way to honor your memory than to talk to anyone who knew you. I could not be happier to know that Jamie was able to know you and experience your sense of humor and your fun loving attitude towards life. I am very glad that we were able to reconnect over the past 10 years and I am truly glad to have been in your life. You are a true character and I love you!
Diane

Dear Uncle Jimmy,
Its really hard to believe your gone. I never got to spend alot of time with you, but i can honestly say the time we did share was pretty fun. Your the only man i know who can carry a joke about a barbra striesand song so long. I laugh whenever i hear the exaggerated word "people." We came up with alot of pointless inside jokes together. Like that time we sat in Uncle Dans truck for twenty minutes struggling to breathe, we couldnt stop laughing because he had no idea what we were talking about, or that time i played you the movie funny girl for your birthday, and NObody got it. I never really considered you just my Uncle, and uncle doesnt really fit the bond we had, youve been MY uncle jimmy for twenty years and it makes me smile to know ive been lucky enough to have you in my life. Ill never forget you Uncle jimmy, you mean more to me than most can see. I love you so much.
Love always, Kalynne.

Im sorry, i miss you and i love you.
Love Danny.

Hi Jimmy,
I still cant believe your gone, but Ill be able to say goodbye Saturday. I have lots of memories of you that ill never forget. Your sense of humor was unbelievable. You could make anybody laugh no matter the circumstance.I remember your striped shirts back in the 60's, i think you had every single color available. And smitty. I took that brown rag doll to school one day, everyone thought I was crazy, but they didn’t understand that it belonged to my idol, my big brother Jimmy. Ill never forget how mad dad was when i said you didnt take the tbird but since it wasnt in the driveway it was pretty obvious you did, good job Jim, but id still lie for you anyway. Kalynne and I are going to miss you so much. Thank you for giving her so much of your attention, you really had an impact on her. I will see you, mom, dad, and randy one day, and ill think about you all till that day. I love you. Kathy.

Wow. Unbelievable. Jim was a huge part of my high school memories. He was THE "cool" dude. Darlene Franklin Thompson.

Jim,
We shared some really incredible times and saw in concert.... Seeger,Frey,BeachBoys,Sinatra and of course your favorite Elvis.
Jim, Now I know Elvis has left the building.
Until the next time Happy Trails and God Bless, Peace Always, Pat Haley

So sorry that you left us so early, still can't help thinking every time I think about you the day the drunk almost took out your Vet in front of the house, I thought we would lose you that day they way to clutched your chest; but we got to enjoy you a few more years just sorry it ended so quick. Will always remember you with a smile.

Hey Jim - what a trip it's been all these years. Glad we were able to look back with laughter and thankful for our shared blessings of Shawn & Ian. Will miss our talks, but I know that I'll see you on the other side. Peace be with you, you're home now.

Thanks for making me laugh every time I saw you and being such a cool guy. We'll all miss you.

A guy who new how to have fun...will surely be missed.

Miss you dad!
Love Shawn

Miss you dad!
Luv Shawn