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JAMES ROSS McGURRIN (Age 64)
Ended a hard-fought battle with cancer on June 6, 2012 in the company of his wife of 28 years, Velma Smith. Graduate of W&L High School and University of Virginia, Jim left the gift of two dear children and three grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Gish (Harvey), his son, Evan McGurrin, his mother, Lois McGurrin, two sisters, Kathy Dunlap and Peggy Turvey (Pat), as well as his wife. He loved his three grandkids, Sam, Chase and Gage Gish, as well as his nieces and nephews, Gen, Cary, Jon, Brian, Erin, Chris and Pete and all their great kids. Most recently, Jim worked at the Henry L. Stimson Center and wrote online as the DC Gadgets Examiner. Friends may call on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m. at Murphy Falls Church Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, Jim asked people to give to a charity of their choice or to someone in need.
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Jack Floyd
September 19, 2012
Learning of Jim's death greatly saddens me. Like Steve above, I worked with Jim at the Commerce Dept. in the 80's and 90's. Jim had a lot of great traits including his friendly personality and great sense of humor. But, what set Jim apart in my mind was his intelligence and computer systems design and programming ability. It was like he was born to do this stuff. They just didn't get any better. He made extraordinary contributions to the mission of our organization.
Jim, thanks for everything and you are certainly missed.
Mark Yarnell
June 11, 2012
I shared an office with Jim at the Stimson Center for two years. I was struck every day by his kindness and compassion, and I feel lucky to have known him.
Ann and Greg Conaway
June 9, 2012
Jim was one of the kindest people I knew. Generous in heart and spirit. Our condolences to his family.
Mary Ellen Harris
June 9, 2012
Jim McGurrin was one of the most selfless people I have ever known. He loved his family, and was always concerned for those whose knees were feeble. He was generous with his time and resources. He was and will always be a dear friend. My deepest condolences to Velma, Evan, Shannon, and his family.
Stephen Baker
June 8, 2012
I worked with Jim back in the '80's at the Department of Commerce. He and a small group of programmers literally built the automated export licensing system in use at BIS. The system still runs after 25 years, though at the time, even Jim thought of it only as an 'interim' solution. I remember Jim as a softspoken, easy going, and yet very focused and driven human being. He had a wry sense of humor which made him fun to work with. Rest in peace, 'ol pal.
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