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Hanna McClellan
May 13, 2025
I know I never met you in real life, but from all the stories I've heard over the years, it feels like I have some small part of you. Like carrying a picture of you around with me wherever I go. I wish I had met you, I wanted to call you Grandpa and spend time with you, and Grandma. Maybe we would have had an even bigger family than we do now.
I know dad misses you, every time he talks about you, he still gets teary and sad. But I guess that's a part of life. Knowing that we don't get to keep our family forever. I've been told that's what makes it special. But from what I've been told, you would have loved and accepted us even though we weren't yours's by blood. I know you would have been an amazing Grandpa to all of us.
I know I'll see you one day. Just hopefully not too soon.
Doug
July 17, 2018
Dad,
I still think about you all the time and miss you. God continues to show me just how amazing you are and I was so blessed to have you as my dad and friend. I miss being able to just call you up anytime I want to just talk. I love you and hope to see you with our Father in Heaven.
Renee Ragland
December 1, 2010
Myrna,
Sorry to hear of Jim's Passing. He was a wonderful, kind person that will always have a special place in my heart. He was a great friend and made me feel so special. I still have all the Disney stuff he gave me and smile every time I see it thinking of his joy when he talked about Disneyland. Truly enjoyed working with him when I was consulting at Mallinckrodt. He always made me laugh. He made teaching a 'old dog new tricks' fun....as he put it.
I loved baking him his burnt Chocolate Chip cookies.
Sorry for your loss. Am glad he is no longer suffering.
Jackie/Barry Redeker
November 21, 2010
We will remember and cherish our memories too, all our vacations and fun we had together. I can still remember that when we came to St. Charles, Gee and I would hunt down any dog we could find to play with, and how he loved animals. One beautiful day while visiting them in Lee's Summit, I remember sitting on their front porch with him talking, he showed me how to throw the Javelin he had there. Quite the sportsman always. He made everyone he met feel important and special and Barry and I will miss him greatly.
Barry and Jackie Redeker
Joan ( Muskopf) Ashlock
November 18, 2010
To Jim's Entire Family,
I am sorry to hear of Jim's suffering but thankful to hear of his life well-lived. Jim was confirmed with me at Freidens Chapel and we graduated together from RGHS. As Freidens held its last service this past Sunday...I trust Jim's faith in love as well as yours will always prevail.
Karen Walsh
November 18, 2010
Myrna, Terry, Kathy and Family,
My prayers are with all of you at this time. You are a wonderful family and that is what will help you through this loss.
Karen Walsh
Rick & Pam Jokerst
November 18, 2010
Dear Terry, Kathy, Kyle, Bridget and Families. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you at the loss of Jim. Please know you are all in our prayers.
November 17, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Mallinckrodt. I have wonderful Memories of him during our Customer Service Days. He gave the best retirement parties!! What a great guy with a super sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Westbrook
Gary Brown
November 17, 2010
With deepest sympathy
John Schmid
November 16, 2010
Terry, Kathy & Family, Please except our deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John, Debbie & Jessica Schmid
(Friedens Chapel)
November 16, 2010
We are so sorry to hear. Jim and Jerene Huff
Rebecca Dennison
November 16, 2010
Jim was one of the first managers I knew at Mallinckrodt twenty years ago when I was brand new and he always had something nice to say to me. He was a great leader and always set a good example for his people. He will be missed.
November 16, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim's family. Jim always had a kind word for everyone at Mallinckrodt and one of my lasting memories of his time here would be whenever he stopped by my desk he would never fail to say "Hi Coach." Just one of the things that brightened all of our days at Mallinckrodt.
Unfortunately the world shines a little less brightly today due to his loss.
Sincerely,
Curt Melchior
Linda McClellan Wilson
November 16, 2010
Now in our hearts and memories forever.
Rest in peace, dear cousin. My prayers are with your loving family.
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