Jim Williamson

Dear Williamson Family, we are very very sad about jim's passing away and would like to expresse our sincerest condolences. we will keep a memory of jim as a true american pioneer, great rotarian and great father of my american family! lots of love and all the best,kristel and rudi from viann,austria

Aunt Nancy. Betty, Stewart, Gary,
Please know that I continue to keep all of you in my prayers. I am thankful that through marriage I was able to call your dad, "Uncle Jim." He impacted my life deeply.

Nancy, Stewart, Betty and Gary:
I am sorry to hear that Jim has passed away. He will be missed by so many people. He was a true friend of our family.
When I think of Jim, I think a a cattleman through and through. Who else would put together several loads of cattle while in Houston for cancer treatment? I'm sure it never occurred to him to sit in a room and take it easy between treatments. Cattle were such a part of his life that going to the salebarn was just a natural thing to do. I am convinced that is why he was a cancer survivor for all of those years.
I don't have to tell you how blessed that you were to have had Jim. Even though it has been 30(!) years since Betty and I were roommates in college, I'll always treasure my assosiation with your family that started way back when I was born.
God bless you all,
Diane (Smith) Kretschmer

Dear Williamson Family,
We will miss Jim. He was a great rancher and a great friend. We are priviledged to have known him. May God continue to bless your family at this time, just as he blessed you by giving you Jim for so many years.
Johnny and Nelva

Dear Nancy and Family:
You and Jim will always have a special place in my heart. In your time of need , I hope you know we will always be there for you. Our condolences to all of you.

Estella Hunt and Family, Agua Prieta, Sonora Mexico

Mrs Williamson, I am sorry to hear about your husband's passing, I remember when my mother Estella Hunt recalls when you and your husband visted her and my little brother Joe rest in peace, had a delightful conversation and cherished good moments. My condolences to you all.

I too feel a great sence of loss. I am one of the lucky few that Jim welcomed into his home and into his heart. Through nursing I got to know this incredible family. Each day spent with a Williamson is a gift. May God smile upon those Jim left behind.
Love,
Shannon Rogers

Dear Nancy, Betty, Milz, Katie, Gary, Christine, Chloe and Williamson Family, How we long to celebrate Jim’s life with each of you! Even though the miles are great please know that we are with you in our memories and prayers. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived! On a personal note, Jim always reminded us so much of our sweet Granddad Pete Adams. We’ll miss Jim’s sunny disposition, tender heart, and smiling face the most. Love, Glenn & Donna Adams, Lois (Adams), Paul, & Rianna Decker, Phil, Bev, Keely, & Shelly, Adams, Greg & MaryAnn Adams, Heather (Adams -Greg’s daughter) DJ, & KB Carroll

For this is what the LORD says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. When you see this, your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like grass; the hand of the LORD will be made known to his servants... Isaiah 66:12-14

August 17, 2009

Dear Nancy and Family: So sorry to learn this sad news. Jim was such a wonderful outstanding, upstanding guy; I feel so fortunate to have known him. My condolences to you all. Love Golda

Dear Nancy and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We shall always remember the many hours spent down on the ranch for brandings and the good times that always followed. Our love to you all. Doug and Nan Owen

I will miss so much about Uncle Jim. He was a wonderful influence in my life, and a great example of the desire to learn all through out life. He told wonderful stories, and I really enjoyed all my visits with him. He will be greatly missed. Love to you all. Sherry

My family was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I always appreciated his encouragement when I served on the Dora School Boad and the New Mexico School Board Association. Thank you, to the family, for sharing him and his influence with so many of us. He was a friend and mentor to so many. He will be sincerely missed.

Seeing Jim's laughter in his photo made me smile and sigh and remember how much he loved life and his family and friends. That photo really captured his spirit and zest for life!

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man and a life well-lived. I count it a privilege and an honor that I knew him and got to enjoy some of that famous Williamson hospitality on the ranch. Always good times, good food, good laughs. Very special memories.

To Nancy, Betty, Milz, Katie, Gary, Christine, Chloe and all the rest of the family: Please know my heart, my thoughts, my prayers are with all of you especially now. I pray for comfort, strength and grace in your loss and I know much love will surround you as you treasure Jim and the time you had together and remember many, many reasons to smile. He loved you all so very much!
Love always,
Janet

Sorry to hear about Jim, he was a great man and a good citizen of Roosevelt County. I always enjoyed talking to him and he was always a good friend.

Sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was truely one of the best persons that Sue ,and I ever knew..

Pedro Ortiz desde Delicias, Chihuahua
El Club Rotario de Delicias y sus socios.
Conocimos, convivimos y fuimos apoyados por Jim y su hermano Jack. Algo de su obra está en escuelas y hospitales de esta ciudad. Lo recordaremos.

Sending our deepest condolences to Nancy and the family. Though we didn't have the honor to know Jim in this life, Nancy's stories about her interesting and unique life with him helped us to know what a fine man Jim was. We are thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. Lots of love, Jazzou & Diane

Dearest Nancy, Betty and Williamson Family

It is with great sadness I hear of Jim's passing. But I have spent the evening reminicing about the kind hospitality and warmth shown to me by Jiim, Nancy and the family when I spent a the year of 1988, 21 years ago now, as an exchange student from South Africa to Portales. I know that I was only one of many many foreign students who enjoyed the experience of watching the roping and branding of the cattle. Shared in the incredible togetherness of the ranching community when neighbours came to help with heavy workload on those days. And of course the wonderful meals in which we all partook. Was introduced to rodeos and the life of cattle ranchers.Millions of people visit the US but only a few very fortunate ones like myself have had the privalege of experiencing the "real" America, with the openess of heart, welcoming arms, generosity of spirit and giving of love and friendship which is so fundamentally built into the heritage and culture of families such as the Williamsons. Although the cities with big lights and fancy malls are super exciting, in my mind to experience the true America and her people one would have to be privaledged enough to be invited into the homes of those who reside in the countryside where centuries of tradition, heritage, the importance of family values, hard work, supporting each other and the community are all important. I was have been one of those luckly people and I will be forever grateful to Jim and his family for their kindness. Thank you for enriching my life.

With love and fond memories to Nancy, Betty and the family

Sally

What a Great Man and Encourager, I will always remember him fondly as my Good Friend . Johnny Trotter

Sorry for your loss. Jim was truly a great man who always had time for everyone. I enjoyed Jim and he will be missed. God bless all of you in your time of loss.
Buster Wooten