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Jim was born on January 10, 1936, to William and Margaret Webb in Ft. Belvoir, VA. The family moved to Madison, WI and later to Washington, DC where he graduated from DeMatha High School. Jim served in the US Navy (1955-1959) and settled in Seattle. It was in Seattle that he met his wife, Judy and graduated from Seattle University. He was an active member of the Seattle University Graduates Club through the Seafair Clowns 1965-2024.
Jim worked in various industries over his career, but he will be most remembered for founding and leading Webbski Ski School, celebrating 60 years this year. In addition to bringing the joy of skiing to thousands, he has created an organization where many have found lifelong friendships. The ski school is an extended family of Jim and Judy and brought him much happiness. He poured his heart into the staff, buildings and trips over six decades.
Jim is survived by Judy, his wife of 55 years, their children; Heidi (Jim), Michael, Matthew (Carrie) and Margaret, grandchildren (Lillian, Nathan and Grace) and great-grandson (Hendrix).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Graduates Club of Seattle University (Seafair Clowns) or a charity of your choice. We also encourage blood donation, if you are able. Jim was a recipient of many blood donations in recent years for which we are thankful.
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Tom Davidson
August 6, 2024
I´ve known Jim for 40 years. Each year, he would come to my trophy shop in Bellevue to order awards for WebbSki.
He was one of those people who you might call "worldly." He had been around the track many times, accomplished many things, was happy to share his knowledge with others, and was fascinated to learn what makes people tick.
He told me he drives Judy crazy wherever they go, because he was always finding interesting people to talk to, and share stories. He would say, "As long as you aren´t a serial killer, I will share my time with you. All I ask is that you have something to say. Say something interesting. Have an opinion."
He taught me a valuable lesson about 17 years ago.
I was in the middle of my divorce, and life wasn´t going well. Jim came in to place his annual order, and I was not my normal, outgoing self.
I was short with him, not answering his questions, and was rushing him through the process, and at one point, he set down his clipboard, and said, "Am I bothering you?"
I said, "No. Why?"
He said, "Because you have been rude and short with me from the moment I walked through the door. I figured I must have done something to offend you."
I said, "No, not at all."
He said, "Well, I don´t appreciate it. I have been coming here for 20 years, and you have always treated me with respect, but today, you seem different."
I didn´t realize I was any different.
He said, "You know something - there are lots of trophy shops around. How would it be if I take my business elsewhere, since you don´t seem to appreciate it?"
He was right. I apologized, and said that I appreciated him speaking up, and that I would do better.
A few years back, Jim came in with Judy, and I shared that story with them - with tears in my eyes.
And it´s because the reason he had spoken up was because he cared about me and about our relationship, and was being brutally honest - something I needed at that moment, a kick in the backside.
I thanked Jim again for caring, and told them both what an impact that had on my business dealings and in my personal life. It was truly one of those life changing moments that has never left me.
They both appreciated my re-telling the story, and Judy affirmed that is the kind of person her husband is.
I am lucky to have had a friend like Jim.
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