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for James Fillwock
Ann Mongoven
February 25, 2012
I so sorry to learn of your loss. Please send an address so i can forward cards mailed to your old address
Maria Lenz
February 13, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I couldn't imagine my life without my best friend/husband. Please give Matt my condolences for me as I do not see him much anymore, my heart goes out to you and yours.
February 10, 2012
I'm so sorry about Jim, what a wonderful person he was. My deepest sympathies go out to his whole family. He was a true friend. I'm thinking about you JoAnne.
Bonnie Smith
Debbie (Sproul) Cochran
February 9, 2012
To the Fillwock Family. My heart is sadden to have just learned about the passing of my dear friend Jim. In Feb. 1977, I began working at MDOT and there I met a co-worker by the name of Jim Fillwork. We quickly found that we had alot in common. I use to work with his sister Judy at MSU and that we were born on the same day, same age, but had different parents. That was always our big "joke". Each year we would either call or stop by and wish each other a Happy Birthday. It was only in the last few years that we lost touch with each other. Jim was a wonderful person and I also agree that his Obituary said it all. God has taken one of the good guys. Now on "our" birthday, I will look up to heaven and wish him a Happy Birthday.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God Bless You!
Cindy Alles Ivy
February 9, 2012
Oh Joanne
What can I say? Jim was a gem; so positive, good, happy,fun,great man, good to be around, and so In love with you! My prayers are with you in this difficult time of loss.
Betsy Alles
February 7, 2012
Joanne,
So very sorry and saddened to hear about Jim -- it was way, way too soon. As I read the wonderful tribute to his life I couldn't help but remember his laugh.He left so many gifts -- perhaps you can open one each day. Thinking of you...Betsy Alles
Brad Peterson
February 6, 2012
I worked in Planning with Jim for four years. He in fact was on the interview team that offered me the position in the department. I was very shocked and saddend to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathies for his family. He always spoke of you all with such love and pride. May God bless you during this time of loss. Jim was a blessing to MDOT and to all that were fortunate to know him. He will be deeply missed.
February 6, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl DeBoer
February 6, 2012
JoAnne,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dennis Sternburgh
February 5, 2012
Dear JoAnne, My heart is filled with both sadness at your loss, and fond recollections of the times we spent together. Although I only saw him a couple times in the past decade, each time was as though it had only been a few weeks and not years.That was the essential Jim.No matter the time or the circumstance,he was consistently the same amazing guy.No one was easier to be around, and nobody made me laugh harder and quicker with fewer words than Jim.He will be deeply missed.You are and will be in my prayers
Rick & Jeanne Hudson
February 5, 2012
Dear JoAnne and Matt
Rick and I did not hear of Jim's passing. We would have been there for the family. He was a wonderful man. Always smiling and joking. He touched so many of us. We know he is in a beautiful place where we will all join him in a blink of his eyes. Complete peace, no more illness, a place of complete love. May God give you this peace until you see Jim again.
Jane Dickinson
February 3, 2012
Dear JoAnne,
I'm so grateful that you and Jim had the years together that you did in this life. I feel such sadness when I think of you there without him. It was a pleasure to know him. I felt like I had a real opportunity to do that back in April, 2010. He was kind, genuine, and strong. You are the same. When you're ready, I hope you'll come to Maui to visit. There are some amazing, healing places I've discovered here and want to share with you when the time is right. Don't forget to plan this. With love and aloha...
February 3, 2012
I worked with Jim my entire career at MDOT. Even when Jim was ill years ago, he still had a caring for everyone around him and a smile would greed them each and everyday. He would always go out of his way to help anyone and required nothing in return , except a thank-you. I will miss my good friend "JIMMY" as we called him, but will be glad to see him up yonder someday, when he has no more pains, only that BIG SMILE. LARRY and DARLENE BUNKER
February 3, 2012
Please accept my prayers for Jim and his family. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was a wonderful and exceptional person. He will be greatly missed. I knew him way back about 30 years ago and he was as great a person then as he is now. My deepest sympathies to JoAnne and family.
Jean C. Luttig (Lansing, MI)
Terry Eldred
February 3, 2012
Jim and I worked together at MDOT up until my retirement. He was always ready to pitch in with a smile and his great sense of humor. He had several medical issues during that time but never complained. He enjoyed life everyday. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him.
Ivan & Samantha Fink
February 3, 2012
Very sorry and saddened for your loss. My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Jim and his family this past summer at a family gathering. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Fillwock family.
Evelyn Conley
February 3, 2012
Joanne and Matt,
Jesse and I would like to offer our heart felt sorrow for your loss. We will always cherish the times your love was shown towards us. Be of good cheer God has not forgotten you. Praying for you with Love.
February 3, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies. What a shocking loss for your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers,Jim was a special person.
Kris Hodges
Adeline Metzler
February 3, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Courage, patience, kindness, a sense of humor, and a "good man"--a wonderful legacy to leave for us all. We are thankful for his life and example.
February 3, 2012
So sorry to hear about Jim. May God be with his family. Larry and Karen Bell
Ed Dunn
February 3, 2012
It's always sad when you hear of a classmate's passing..but in Jim's case..even though we hadn't talked in over 40 years, this news brought me great sadness..rest in peace my good friend..I hope I'm lucky enough to know you in the next life also...
February 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the FillWock Family. We had the pleasure of working for Jim & JoAnn through out the years and he will be greatly missed by all of us at Tony's Painting.
Our Prayer's & thoughts are with all of you.
Tony, Andy & TJ
February 2, 2012
Went to High School with Jim always remember him as being a very positive person always looking for the good in anything, didnt see him till the class reunion in I think 92 still had the same attitude so sorry for you loss . Dennis Smith Falls Church VA
Christina Bolden
February 2, 2012
Jim had an impact on me and I am blessed and honored to have known him.
February 2, 2012
JoAnn,
Sandy and I were sorry to here of the passing of Jim.We are in Ariziona,so we can not attend the Service.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
J.D.& Sandy DeWitt
Barbara Lechler-Ayen
February 2, 2012
So sorry to hear of Jims passing. he was a good man and will be deeply missed by all. Know that the Fillwock family are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 2, 2012
Condolences to all of Jims family....Worked with Jim at MDOT - I worked in Personnel - He would stroll in on a pressure deadline day and when he left he made our whole office feel better. He had that way about him...I know how hard it will be to not have him in your life...But his SPIRIT WILL ALWAYS BE THERE...diana tait...Olive - the motorcycle gal
Bev (Pfeifle) Rindler
February 2, 2012
To all of Jim's family,
It was a shock to hear of Jim's death. Though I hadn't seen Jim in a number of years, I have fond memories of him. Please accept my sincere condolences, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Korman
February 2, 2012
Condolences to the family. I worked with Jim in the CADD unit of Traffic &
Safety. Jim was such a great inspiration and would always be laughing and smiling inspite of his health issues. We would talk about retirement whenever we met these last couple years, sorry to see it cut so short.
Keith Lamb
February 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He was a wonderful person who always knew how to make people smile and laugh. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric Line
February 2, 2012
I knew Jim from MDOT. He was one of the most caring and genuine guys I know. He was missed here the day he retired. Now he will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
February 2, 2012
I am sorry for your loss JoAnne, not sure if you will remember me, I esd your league rep at the credit union. I am sorry did not know your husband, he sounded like a great person from the reading. If you would like to talk let me know. I kinda know whTyou are going through, as you know I was not married, but my 3rd son(Scott) passed away 2 years ago on Feb 8th.I am a good listnener if you need that. Take Care of yourself.
Carolyn Miller
MCUL League Rep
Lloyd Baldwin
February 2, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy. What a terrible shock, and what a terrible loss. Although we never worked directly together, Jim was a colleague of mine here at MDOT and it was a joy knowing him.
Susan Richardson
February 2, 2012
I worked with Jim in Planning for several years. We would always talk about when to retire since we were the same age. I left in July ... I wish he would have had more time. The obit is beautiful and right on ... he was one of the great ones!
Kimberly Dunn
February 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was a wonderful person and a blessing to have known. My heart goes out to your family at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gene & Milly Gilin
February 2, 2012
Thinking of you during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are so sorry for your loss.
Gene and Milly Gilin
Paula Corlett
February 2, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim in Traffic and Safety for MDOT. He was always such a great guy. His laughter was infectious. He will be greatly missed.
Amy Popham
February 1, 2012
Your family has been in our constant thoughts and prayers during the past seven weeks and will continue to be during this very difficult time. Our hearts are burdened so heavily for you. Love from the Oklahoma family. Amy,James and Marossie Popham, Marie Woodbury and Terry and Jane Grooms
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