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JAMES L. CASHMAN Age 81, of Tradition in Port Saint Lucie, FL, died November 12, 2009 at his home. Born in South Bend, IN, he had been a resident of Port Saint Lucie for five years coming from Lake Park, Palm Beach County, FL. An Army Veteran of WW-II, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Business and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He was the Director of Marketing & Sales for the A.B. Dick Company and Video-Jet in the Chicago, IL area, until he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Board of Trustees and past president of the Elk Grove, IL, Park District for eight years. He is survived by his Wife, Judy L. Cashman of Port Saint Lucie, FL; four daughters, Candace L. (Steve) Sotwick of Littleton, CO, Cynthia L. (Francis) Cashman-DiBiase of Home, WA, Anne K. (Robert) Kratochvil of Stuart, FL, and Patricia K. (Darrin) Osmond of Wellington, FL; four sons, James P. (Anne) Cashman of San Jose, CA, Jeffrey B. (Christine) Cashman of Marietta, GA, Thomas M. (Corin) Cashman, of Chicago, IL, and Stephen L. (Julie) Kahle of Kennesaw, GA; and sixteen grand- children. A Service to celebrate JimÌs life will be November 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Christ Fellowship, 5343 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Contributions as a memorial may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 2500 Virginia Avenue, Suite #202, Fort Pierce, FL 34981, or to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. A Guestbook may be signed at www.yatesfuneralhome.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Nov. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Cashman

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John M Adams III

November 24, 2009

The last time I spoke to Jim or had any contact with him was in late 1968 or 69’. My wife and I were living in Evanston at the time and we lost a child to SIDS in September 68’. We then decided to move back to our home town of Baltimore in early 1969.
I have thought of Jim often, he was one to really inspire people. I actually worked in the Sales training department of A. B. Dick and then transferred into another area in the fall of 68’. I loved working with Jim, his enthusiasm was contagious. He was a real star with A. B. Dick.
Jim taught me a lot about myself and I always worked harder because I wanted to do my best for Jim, you see he was my mentor. There have only been 1 or 2 other people in my life who I wanted to work so hard for. Jim was very special to me and I wanted to be around him, his spirit was great, he made other people feel really special and important.
But of course you know that, you are his family. I am sure that he made his wife; children and grandchildren feel very special.
You may be wondering how I found out about Jim’s death. I have been in a goals program for 5 years; I am the longest participating member in this program. Every late December we fill out a form; one of the leading questions was to name the 3 individuals who were an influence in your life. I remembered that Jim Cashman’s name was always on top of the list. Jim has been on that list every year. Our leader, Vic Johnson, always talks about gratitude the Thursday before Thanksgiving and he asks us to thank and appreciate all those things and people that have had a special meaning in our life. He also suggests that we write to the 3 individuals who have meant the most to us, and to tell them what an impact they were on our lives. So I said to myself this year, I am going to write Jim Cashman and tell him how much he meant to me. I then “goggled” him; my heart sank, I was one week too late. I was very saddened to learn of Jim’s death.
I wish that I could tell Jim myself on how he made a difference in my life, but that is not possible. I hope that Jim hears me anyway. I will always remember Jim and thank him for all that he did for me. He will always be in my prayers.
Fondly,

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