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James R. Webb, Ph.D., 61, passed peacefully away surrounded by family and friends February 27, 2009.
Born in Granite City, Ill., on April 5, 1947, Jim grew up in Central and Northern Illinois. He received his B.S. and M.B.A. from Northern Illinois University and his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Illinois. He taught at Kent State University, University of Akron, University of Texas, Austin and most recently at Cleveland State University. He was also Director of the Real Estate Institute at C.S.U. Jim loved teaching, research and mentoring. He was recognized as an outstanding scholar and the most prolific American researcher in Real Estate journals for a number of years.
Jim was a founding member of the American Real Estate Society (ARES), the premier Real Estate research organization in the world. He is a past president and executive director of ARES and was recently honored by the Society by having the Foundation named after him. The Foundation helps Real Estate Ph.D. students in many ways. He was an avid reader and amateur philosopher. Jim was an enthusiastic horticulturist and shared a love for all plants and flowers. He could be seen gardening at his Hudson home and around the Chadds Ford neighborhood just about every weekend, employing the neighbor kids. Most importantly, though, Jim loved his family! He was proud of his children, wife, nieces and nephews, referring to them often in his lectures for levity. Jim will be sorely missed by family, students, and colleagues.
Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years Anais (nee Brown); sons, Clinton of Chicago, Ill., and Stuart of Durham, N.C.; daughter, Carissa of Hudson; brothers, Dr. Daniel (Lety) Webb of Rockford, Ill., and Gary of Indiana; nieces, Lyndsay and Kelsey Webb and Sunita Brown; nephews, Daniel and Peter Brown; father-in-law, Thomas E. (Pat) Brown; sisters-in-law, Beth (Bill) Bennett and Annette (Charles) Richards of Aurora, in addition to very special friends Mary and Mark Gorman.
Friends may call Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. at Evangelical Covenant Church of Hudson, 190 W. Streetsboro Road, Hudson, Ohio, where Pastor Stan will conduct service Monday at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to James R. Webb Foundation of American Real Estate Society (ARES), 10806 River Terrace, Austin, TX 10806 or Children International, P.O. Box 219055, Kansas City, Missouri 64121, www.childrens.org. (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631).
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Kwame Addae-Dapaah
March 31, 2009
My deepest condolences for the irreparable loss of Dr. Webb. It has taken me so long to express my thoughts because I am lost for words. My eyes are overflowing with tears as I write.
He was a very dear and faithful friend to me. His selflessness was evident in the way he gave out himself to help others. His love and compassion for mankind caused him to reach out to everyone - HE WAS COLOR BLIND!!
Jim! You made me welcome at ARES! You gave me access to invaluable data (which I would not have otherwise obtained) for my research and encouraged me in my research. You have left me in tears, Jim! I should rejoice for all the good things you have done; but even this makes your departure from this world harder to take. You have left this world BUT your memories will live on for many years.
MAY THE GRACIOUS LORD GIVE YOU EVERLASTING REST.
Brian Kulak
March 18, 2009
My condolences go out to the family of Dr. Webb. He was one of the best professors I had at CSU. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was an excellent teacher.
Kim Hin / David HO (Dr.)
March 13, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I remember Professor James Webb with sincerest fondness. He was a distinctive indivudual with a heart and soul filled with truth, compassion, love, helpfulness and generosity. He reached out to any friends across the world like me with his very frequent gracious and disarming smile. He always gave his friends the benefit of the doubt, and he was always helpful in his scholarly and research advice, comments and sharing. Truly, Professor James, was a scholar, researcher and teacher, who made a lasting impression and role model for many of us who knew him well.
HO, Kim Hin / David (Dr), National University of Singapore, Department of Real estate.
Graeme Newell
March 11, 2009
Anais and family
Jim was a wonderful friend and mentor to me;he shaped my career in his usual kind and caring way.
I have wonderful memories of Jim ;both via ARES,conferences and from the times you spent in Australia.
I will miss his wise and kind counsel and our times together.
S E Ong
March 11, 2009
Although I have known Jim for only about 10 years, he had often been like a benevolent uncle to me, offering words of encouragement and advice. His tireless effort and contributions has transformed the real estate faternity to what it is today. Jim, you will be sorely missed!
Josephine Megbolugbe
March 10, 2009
James Webb: A Life of Significance and Impact:
The Megbolugbe Family joins with very many in celebrating the significant and impactful life lived by Professor Jim Webb. Jim was both a mentor and a special friend to Isaac. Apart from teaching and doing research, Jim and Isaac shared a common passion/interest for investigating answers to basic questions of life. Jim was more of a philosopher than Isaac. It was always a joy for me to observe both engage in passionate exchange of views about issues that are too abstract to sustain my interest.
My family has fond memories of visiting the Webb family in Ohio and their subsequent visit to Maryland twice. The ARES conferences were always extra special because of the presence of the Webb family, not to mention the fun time the children had whenever our families were together.
I am eternally grateful to the Web family for gracing Isaac’s “surprise” 50th birthday celebration in 2002 in Maryland. It made the birthday extra special for Isaac! It was indeed a thrill for Isaac to have the Web family be a part of the celebration.
Thank you Jim for trying extra hard to get my husband interested in gardening. I remembered your visit with Isaac to the local nursery during your family’s visit to Maryland, where you taught Isaac how to select, plant, and care for daffodil/tulip bulbs.
I could not forget the fishing lessons Jim gave to Isaac and me during our visit with your family in Hudson. Our family had a wonderful memorable time together.
Anais, be comforted knowing that your husband invested in so many lives that will continue to yield eternal returns of goodwill and relationship benefits to you and the children for years to come. My family will hold on to these wonderful memories of your husband and his nurturing personality as a reminder of the many special ways he touched our lives. Isaac is still beside himself. I know a part of him has been lost as a result of the home going of Jim. Our God is the Lord of widows and children of widows. Our prayer is that the LORD will continue to watch over you and your children (Clinton, Stuart & Carissa). Jim watched over many lives and careers while he was with us. Christ is the resurrection and the life. Because Christ lives, we can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fears are gone. We rejoice in our belief that one day we shall all see Jim again in Heaven.
With Love,
Josephine Megbolugbe
On Behalf of the Megbolugbe Family
Maryland.
Wee Lih & Joseph Ooi
March 9, 2009
Jim was both a mentor and a special friend. Apart from teaching and doing research, Jim and I shared a common passion for books and botany. The following quote by Alexander Smith reminded me so much of Jim:
"In my garden I spend my days; in my library I spend my nights. My interests are divided between my geraniums (in Jim’s case, daffodils) and my books. With the flower I am in the present; with the book I am in the past. I go into my library, and all history unrolls before me."
Wee Lih and I have fond memories of visiting Jim twice during our sabbatical in the US. We had a wonderful time fellowshipping with Jim and Anais. We saw a different side of Jim – his more relaxed and witty side! I specially remember the visit to the local nursery in autumn, where Jim taught me how to select and plant tulip/daffodil bulbs. Also, during the spring, Jim so enthusiastically drove me around the neighborhood, giving me a crash course on ornamental plants.
Anais, our prayers are with you and your children (Clinton, Stuart & Carissa). Christ is the resurrection and the life. Because Christ lives, we can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fears are gone. One day we shall see Jim again in Heaven.
With Love,
Katie Bloom
March 7, 2009
Mrs. Webb and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr Webb has influenced my life more than I can say. My short time caring for him at CCF has forever changed my nursing career.
I will continue to be praying for you all during this time. May you find your peace and strength in the Lord.
God Bless
Katie, RN
Jason Reams
March 7, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Webb family.
I have many great memories of working with Dr. Webb both in his yard and around the neigborhood. I could always count on Dr. Webb for great conversation about virtually any subject...politics, philosophy, current events, and life and general as we spent time trimming hostas and planting trees. I was fortunate enough to have spent this time with him and definetely learned a lot. I do still feel bad about bending his pick axe in half though!
My thoughts go out to Mrs. Webb, Clint, Stu, and Carissa. I'm very sorry for your loss. Dr. Webb will be missed by many.
Raj Aggarwal
March 5, 2009
My deepest condolences to Dr. Webb's family. Jim was a great colleague in finance and we will all miss him. His wonderful legacy will live on in his family, in his numerous students, his extensive body of scholarly work, and collaborations with colleagues.
David Hirt
March 4, 2009
My condolences to Anais and the Webb family.
Dr. Webb taught 3 of my real estate classes at the Univ of Akron back in '84. He was the very best professor I ever had, and he will be deeply missed.
Stanley McGreal
March 4, 2009
Anais and family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and all the family circle. Jim was always a most welcomed guest in our home on his many visits to Ireland in recent years. We greatly enjoyed his company.
Irene, Stanley, Barbara and Bryan McGreal
Don Peshek
March 4, 2009
To the Webb Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
I had just recently met James and his lovely wife & family while volunteering at the Clinic.
May he rest in peace.
Haigang Zhou
March 4, 2009
Dear Anais and Family, Please accept the deepest sympathies from Shiwen and me.
Dr. Webb, as I had always called him when we talk, was the first person I met from CSU. We had talked frequently since then and the topic he enjoyed the most was the families and kids. His smile and happiness are obvious when he recalled how the kids welcomed him back home from work by running round him in circles.
Dr. Webb offered me, the only junior faculty in the Finance department, many professional advices. He had helped me proof-edit several manuscripts. Before the surgery, he even asked sending him more manuscripts so that he won't be bored when he is recovering.
Dr. Webb, you will be missed dearly.
William Anderson
March 4, 2009
Jim was a great intellect, teacher, philospher and human being. I knew him from his days at Kent State. I owe him a great deal since he helped me get a number of scholarships which were the only things that permited me to stay in college. He had a great sense of humor and many years latter when we met, he reminded me of the tennis shoes I wore in college that were tapped together with adhesive tape.
I also remember how happy he was awaiting the birth of his children.
Vicky Seiler
March 3, 2009
Dr. Webb was a great mentor to me and truly instrumental in my career. But more than that, Jim was a great friend. I have much love for him and his wonderful family. I keep picturing him with Ryan (Michael’s and my son) on our summer 2007 visit to Ohio - we had such a great time visiting. The Webb family is in my prayers. I hope that God will grant you peace and bring you comfort during this difficult time. Although it brings us all great sadness that he is gone, I hope you find solace in knowing the Jim is with God in heaven and that his legacy lives on in all of the many lives he has touched.
Marianne Sanders
March 3, 2009
Dear Anais and Family,
We had such fun with you and Jim and the kids at the Ares meetings! We will miss his wonderful humor and I especially enjoyed picking his brains about horticulture. Deeply sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Tony & Marianne Sanders
Daphne Pyhrr
March 3, 2009
Dearest Anais, Clint, Stuart and Carissa, I am so sorry that I was unable to attend the services, I was with you in Heart. May the grace of God be with you now and for forever. Love Daphne Pyhrr
Yen-Jong Chen
March 3, 2009
Our Deepest condolences from Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES) -- Taiwan
Barry Ankney
March 3, 2009
My sympathies to the family at the loss of one of the greatest intellectual leaders of our profession. Jim touched my career over thirty years ago and remained a mentor. He was instramental in assisting in my teaching as well as appraisal career. He will with out doubt live on in my memory and in his selfless contribution to so many.
Again , my heart is with you as in my way i too share your loss.
Barry R. Ankney, ASA
Fairlawn, O
Arnetta Russell
March 3, 2009
To Mrs. Webb, I send my condolences to you and your family. God bless you and stay strong. He will be missed. With love Arnetta
Melissa Johnson
March 3, 2009
To the Webb family, I would like to send my condolences to each and every one of you. Dr.Webb was a great guy and will truly be missed! I'm proud to say that I had the pleasure and opportunity of taking care of him during his time at the Cleveland Clinic. God bless you all, stay strong. Melissa PCNA
Jacques Gordon
March 2, 2009
Dear Anais and Webb Family,
Jim was a true visionary. His concept of a Real Estate Society that brought academics and practitioners together was such a success that it now spans continents and counts its members in the thousands. He leaves a legacy of scholarship, friendship and leadership that will live on and on. Jim's contributions to real estate education, research and professional practice are legendary. But, when I think of how he spoke of his family, you should know that he was so proud of all of you. Jim drew great strength from his faith and from the love of his family. And in this way, he remains an inspiration to us all. The best wishes, thoughts and prayers of legions of real estate researchers are with the Webb family as you gather to celebrate Jim's amazing life.
David Harrison
March 2, 2009
Anais,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jim was truly a special man who'll be missed as a researcher, mentor, and friend by many of us in the profession. God Bless.
Maria Hydell
March 2, 2009
Dr. Webb was the most accomplished real estate professional that I have ever known. But what made him so special was his ability to motivate and challenge anyone, whether or not that person was already a Ph. D. or someone just trying to pass an undergraduate finance class. He saw the potential in everyone he interacted with, and was able to bring all of us to a higher level.
Now it is up to all of us to continue his legacy.
My deepest condolences to his family. You are in my prayers.
Joe Pagliari
March 2, 2009
Anais, Clint, Stuart & Carissa,
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies. Please take some comfort in that the many outpourings of wishes and condolences in the weeks and months to come represent but a small fraction of the people whose careers and, more importantly, lives where deeply and positively influenced by Jim. As you know so well already, he was a teacher in the best sense of the word – both in and outside the classroom. To his enduring credit, he took it upon himself to share his talents and insights with so many; he will be greatly missed.
Finally, should you need something/anything, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Joe & Karen
Kathy Kenney/Roys-Stow Travel
March 2, 2009
Anais and Family,
I want to extent my sincere sympathy to all of you.
Jim and I became lasting friends when I started doing his travel arrangements many years ago.
I enjoyed his visits, when he would update me on the family. (He was so proud of his children).
He was not only a client, he became a very dear friend.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paloma Taltavull
March 2, 2009
Dear Anais. My deepest condolences and all our sympathy for you and your family.
Ramon Sotelo
March 2, 2009
Jim Webb was a good friend of ERES. He came to our conferences and help us a lot also from his position at IRES. The whole board of ERES will always remember Jim also as a man who asked relevant questions to give scientific answers. We are all very sorry he had to leave us.
CF Sirmans
March 2, 2009
Jim was one of my first PhD students at the University of Illinois. I enjoyed working with him and our friendship. I loved him like the brother he is. Anais, may Heavenly Father bless you and the family and give you peace and comfort in knowing that death only separates us for a short time. Jim, come and visit with us in spirit from time to time and know that you are loved and missed by us, particularly me.
Flo Roberts
March 2, 2009
I worked in the College of Business for a few years and Dr. Webb was the greatest. I worked in the Word Processing area in UC at that time and I worked personally with him doing secretarial work for his Real Estate. I saw him in Rhodes Tower now and then where I now work and about a year ago in the Business Building. I was always very happy to see him. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed by everyone.
Bev Murtagh
March 2, 2009
Anais and family,
Our deepest condolences on Jim's passing. May you find peace and comfort knowing how many lives Jim touched with his gentle ways.
Sanjay Ramchander
March 2, 2009
I’d like to offer my sincerest and deepest sympathies to the Webb family. Professor Webb’s demise is a tremendous loss to all of us – he was a great teacher, mentor, coauthor, and friend. He deeply touched and impacted the lives of so many individuals. I worked as his research assistant (early 1990s), took his real estate doctoral seminar class, and attended research seminars that he put together for us. Over the years, our relationship of a student-mentor grew to that of a friend and colleague. I spent a few days at the Webbs’ home in Summer ’06 and enjoyed their warmth and hospitality. He shared books that he was reading, exchanged research ideas, and talked about how proud he was of his children. Our last conversation was about a research paper that we were working together. If I only knew that this was going to be my last goodbye, I wonder if I could have said something different or talked about things that were perhaps more important; but then again research was always an important aspect of his life. A true scholar and a gentleman, and a giant in the profession!
Todd Canter
March 2, 2009
Dear Anais and Family,
Dr. Webb was not only my mentor but a true friend. He introduced me to the field of real estate finance while a student at CSU, helped me jump start my publishing career, and guided me and my career at LaSalle over the years. I will never forget him or the impact he had on my life.
Curt Siegmeyer
March 2, 2009
Dr. Webb taught me more than any other professor I had in college. Not just about finance, but about the real world. He genuinely cared about his students and went out of his way to help them get interviews, find jobs and develop the necessary skills and experience to be successful. As his former students and colleagues can attest to, the world could use a few more Dr. Webbs. He will be missed.
Yi Wang
March 2, 2009
I learned a lot from Professor Webb when I was his research assitant at CSU. He is a professor, a mentor and a friend to his students. Professor Webb, you will be missed by many.
Chris Bolinger
March 2, 2009
Hi Anais and family,
I wish that I could be there for the service today, but I am in Europe. Tris, our kids, and I really enjoyed getting to know Jim, and we will miss him. We are comforted by the fact that he is living healthy for the rest of eternity with his Lord and Savior, and we'll get to see him again.
K W Chau
March 2, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Webb family. Jim was a great scholar, mentor, leader and a very good friend of mine. His passion in developing a global real estate community for academics and practitioners is admirable. His unselfishness in nurturing young academics touched many hearts. His influence is well beyond America and academia. Jim will be remembered not only for his many successes and accomplishments but more importantly for his generosity, vision and caring for other people.
Kim H. Liow
March 1, 2009
My deepest condolences to you and your family from Singapore, Mrs Webb. Prof Webb was a wonderful friend and my mentor. He will be sadly missed. (Liow Kim Hiang, Singapore)
Mallory Hall
March 1, 2009
Mr Webb taught me a lot about gardening as I helped him around your house. He was so knowledgeable about so many things and was always willing to share. I will remember him each year as my hostas come up. You are a wonderful family; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen Marie Hartmann
March 1, 2009
Dr. Webb was a man of vision and integrity who was instrumental in allowing me the privilge of teaching real estate courses at Kent State University for 25 years as a part-time temporary instructor. They were the best 25 years of my life and I owe that to Dr. Webb. A day did not pass while I was there that I did not think of him with gratitude and fondness. The world is greatly diminished with his passing. My deepest sympathies to Dr. Webb's family and all of us who share this loss.
Matthew Lazowski
March 1, 2009
Dr. Webb,
Professor, Mentor, Friend.
You will be missed.
Loyal Fischer
March 1, 2009
Dear Anais, My deepest sympathy to you.
I have not seen Dr. Webb in years but I was repeating one of his favorite quotes about China this past week. I'm sure he would have grinned if he knew. I'll miss him.
Doug Sloan
March 1, 2009
Jim was a professor who for me stood out while I was at the University of Akron. He was bright and dedicated in a no-bs, straightforward way and always glad to take on a mentoring role. Though my contact with him was infrequent, he will certainly be missed. To Anais and family, I offer my condolences as I know you will miss him, but I am also well aware that you were blessed with a very special person who will always be with you.
Mike Seiler
March 1, 2009
I attended Cleveland State University because of Dr. Webb. He was my “academic father” and mentor. He taught me everything I know about real estate research. More importantly, Jim was a great friend. I love, admire, and respect him on both a professional and personal level. There will never be another person like him.
My deepest sympathies go out to the Webb family who I also have had the honor of knowing for so many years now.
Love, Mike Seiler
Steve Laposa
March 1, 2009
When my father died I got to know him through all the people who told me stories about how he helped them or influenced them.
To Jim's children know deeply that your dad made a difference to many in the real estate industry. Jim was a scholar, a friend, and a mentor. I trust you will hear new stories about your dad in the coming days and years. Thanks to you and your mom for sharing him with us. He made a difference in my life and I trust you experience God's comfort in a new and refreshing way.
Joe & Teresa Latona
March 1, 2009
Dear Anais & family; Our deepest sympathy
John Slyman
March 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Webb family. I was a student of his at CSU and I know how much he loved his family-often referencing them in class. He was a wonderful professor and will be missed dearly.
Glenn Mueller, Ph.D.
March 1, 2009
Jim mentored me as a PhD student and guided me to leadership roles in ARES as a true Christian Friend, I will miss his leadership and friendship. God bless the Webb family.
Marc Louargand
March 1, 2009
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, Anais. Jim was a true leader. We were all touched in some way by him and made better for it. We will miss him immensely.
Marc & J.R.
Ted Kostendt
March 1, 2009
Dear Anais and family,
So sorry and shocked to hear of Jim's passing. Chadds Ford and real estate education will not be the same without him. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that he had a great influence on so many young lives and not so young lives and that he will be remembered by many.
Ted and Pat Kostendt and family
Tom Springer
March 1, 2009
Jim will be sorely missed. He was extremely dedicated to the things he loved. His passion for the American Real Estate Society has made the Society a huge and lasting success.
Bharat Shah
March 1, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Webb family. We will miss seeing Jim, working in his beautiful garden and bringing flowers to our house.
Your neighbor Dipti and Bharat Shah
Redmon Funeral Home Inc.
March 1, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Cathy Young
February 28, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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