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Oriana WilliamS
October 11, 2007
Mr. Gordon was my first English professor at IUN. I remember his honest and effective comments about our work and his interest in our lives. His class was one of the few that I looked forward to attending. He will truely be missed.
John Iltis
October 8, 2007
It was always a pleasure working with Jim in his role as a film critic. I sent the information and he eagerly gobbled it up for his column. Infrequently we would meet at the screening room or at previews and I would always have an interesting conversation with him. I will miss his enthusiasm and his good writing.
Ms. Kay Johnson
October 4, 2007
Jim and I worked together for many years at LCDPW sitting side by side. He had a personality that was out of this world. He will be missed. My deep sympathy to his family.
Pamela Jones
October 3, 2007
I didn't have a long work history with Jim, but it's a cherished history. He always seemed to have a quirky one-liner to add to the day's conversation. May he rest in peace.
Shelley Jurca
October 2, 2007
I was another of Jim's PT break buddies and he made my day every day on break and to me was like our own Mark Twain.
Reg Manwaring
October 2, 2007
Jim and I went through twelve years of school at Jefferson and Horace Mann Schools. We remained friends forever. Even though I rarely saw him any more, I feel a deep sense of loss and I know that we all share the feeling that the world is a lesser place for his departing. God Bless You, Jim
carrol vertrees
October 2, 2007
Like many others, I am lucky to count Jim as a friend -- he was a colleague for a few years before I retired. He could deal poker cards, talk about the White Sox, tell a story all at the same time, and still remember who did not ante.
I wrote once about his "pathetic attempts to get a rooster to say something, at the Fair rooster-crowing contest." I said that Jim should stick to writing, where he had something to crow about. He laughed. His writing has spoken for itself, revealing an unusual man. He blessed us all.
Jean Marie Brown
October 2, 2007
Jim wasn't just a wonderful journalist, he was a special human being. I remember being an intern at the Post-Tribune, many summers ago. Jim would regularly take time out to talk about stories and writing. He was quick to laugh and always fun.
My deepest sympathies to his family, he will surely be missed.
Betty Wells
October 2, 2007
It was an honor and a delight to work with Jim at the Post-Tribune in the 90s.
Jim’s talent could have taken him to any newspaper in the country, but he chose to stay in Da Region, and readers of both major newspapers were lucky to have him.
I’ve continued to read his columns from afar, and at times when reading a phrase could see him cocking his head a bit to the side, arching an eyebrow and looking puzzled as his glasses slid down his nose, all the while grinning because he seemed to know a secret.
I extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Janet Froman
October 2, 2007
As many others who worked with Jim at the Post Tribune, I will miss his presence among us - not just as an exceptional journalist, but as a caring man who was always wise beyond his years.
Jim left us with many happy memories. I truely hope he knew how many lives he touched in such a unique way.
My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends at such a difficult time.
Sandra Goodson
October 1, 2007
Not too long ago I ran into Jim Gordon at a local grocery store. I poked fun at him for having to do the grocery shopping for his wife. He said he actually liked to shop for groceries. I voiced my disbelief, but Jim insisted it was true. "I look around, he said, "And I notice the countless choices, the endless possibilities." What a lesson he had for me that day. What a great philosophy for life. May the perpetual light shine upon you, Jim Gordon. Rest in peace.
Jim Mohamed
October 1, 2007
A word for the puzzle, a defintion, a joke, a story, an internet scam, or just a smile...that was JIm.
Jim was one of my break buddies at the Post-Tribune for many years. Jim would wander out of the building, get his weekly edition of the LA Times Sunday crossword puzzle that he would hide inside the Bar-B-Que grill by the picnic table in the back of the building, have a seat, light his pipe and enlighten us with humor, insight, wisdom, and activities over the weekend.
Eventually he would enter a word or two in his puzzle, pound out the remainder of ashes left in his pipe, put his puzzle back in the grill and return to his desk to hit deadline for yet another movie review or heart warming story about an area resident.
Jim, you'll be missed. Thanks for the help with my occasional attempt at a crossword, thanks for the friendship and most of all thanks for the memory.
Dan Gordon Jr.
October 1, 2007
My brother and I recently spent an evening with Jim, sharing stories and laughing about life in general. Regardless of the topic, Jim could find the humor hiding somewhere within. I can only imagine the jokes being told now between Jim and other Gordon's that have preceeded him in death. I think it's a gift that came with the name. Jim, you will be missed by many who's lives you've touched. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Judie Moswin
October 1, 2007
Jim was a special spirit- a caring friend, full of energy with a great sense of humor. He had that ability to make you feel like you knew him forever and that you were someone special to him.
Dee Enrico-Janik
October 1, 2007
I attended IU Northwest with Jim as an undergraduate and was a follower of his column, even after moving to Indianapolis. May the Creator give you strength to grieve as well as many joyous memories of a life well lived.
Jen Stockton
September 30, 2007
I remember working at the Channel 50 live auction in 1991. I sat next to Jim, and he could not have been funnier! The world will miss you.
The Minogue Family
September 30, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts be with you and the family during this difficult time. He was a very special writer, made you really stop and think about your life and the people in it. He will be missed.
Marie Reeves
September 30, 2007
I will dearly miss Jim Gordon. As a long time follower of his column, I even switched newspapers when he made the change. That's how good he was. He will be impossible to replace. Rest in peace Jim. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Jennifer Johnson
September 30, 2007
Jim was such a fantastic person -- no matter how much time you spent with him, you always felt special. I worked with him at the Post-Tribune for a few years, and I know that there and at The Times, he will be sorely missed.
He is already.
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