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Teddy & Bob Lass posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Always wondered where "Jim" came from..... how very apropos..... he had the most sunny disposition. What great times we all had on old Van Ness, all those little people running in and out of every house. We open the church every morning for the 6:30 Mass and we shall keep you all in our prayers and Masses. We know "Sunny Jim" is at the righthand side amidist all those Irishers.
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Sherwin Beiser, US Borax posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The Callaghan family was certainly blessed to have had in their presence a gentleman such as Jim. During my time with US Borax he was always there to help, always there with a smile and always there as a friend. It was my good fortune to have gone with Jim on my first business trip, one that took us to Toronto for a tax meeting. I will continually remember how comfortable he made me feel on that "first" trip, how he watched over the new kid on the block. He was just that kind of person, no matter the circumstances, and I was extremely fortunate to have known him.
My thoughts are with you all.
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Larry Burkhart, Tax Manager, U S Silica Company posted a condolence
Monday, January 15, 2007
To Jim's Family I send my regrets. I worked with Jim at U S Silica Company, Berkeley Springs, WV in the mid 80's when he was temporarily assigned here from U S Borax. He was truly a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I too am a better person having the opportunity to share my part of my life with him!
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Janice Widmyer, U S Silica Company posted a condolence
Monday, January 15, 2007
Jim will always hold a fond space in my heart. I worked for Jim when he was temporarily assigned to U. S. Silica. He was one of the kindest, most patient gentlemen I've ever met. I can remember his first experience with eating Maryland crabs, he loved them.
My heart goes out to his family.
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Margaret Pettitt posted a condolence
Saturday, January 13, 2007
I was a classmate of Jim Callaghan and everything you all have said about him was right on. He was such a sweet person and as you have said everyone liked him. Loved dancing with him, we had a group that would go around to the different dance halls and listen to the big bands and dance. What a great time and what a great guy. You were lucky to have such a wonderful father.
Margaret Pettitt friend & classmate at Redondo Unio High School
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Gail and Marilyn Jesswein posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You have our sympathy. Jim was a wonderful and close friend. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to know him and spend so much time together. Our families along with others in the Van Ness Ave neighborhood were all very close during the 60s and into the 70s until people started to move away. Jim certainly enjoyed traveling, he was the informal wagonmaster of our small RV travel trailer club. He researched locations, routes and all the various details of a trip. I recall dozens and dozens of trips to camping spots from San Diego to the Oregon border. We didn't travel to Mexico together, but it was his trip of the previous year that encouraged us to make the two week trip at Christmas the following year. An interesting note, Jackie, Marilyn and I were waiting for Jim at the Stockton airport listening to the radio as Nixon was resigning as president. He was flying in from Boron during the Borax strike to spend the weekend with us at the Delta. He suprised us by looking like a mountain man with a FULL BEARD. We will miss him.
Gail
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Margie Jesswein posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Here I am at work (trying to meet the next deadline) with tears streaming down my cheeks after viewing your family's memories and journeys with your Dad and grandfather. He and your family were so much a part of my childhood growing up on Van Ness. We recently viewed old, old home movies with Jacque and Jim dancing and laughing with Bernie and Gail. I'm so sorry to hear that his last year was so painful. My memories of him were always with a smile on his face and a strong but quiet presence. He will always be in my memories. It sounds like he did a great job of keeping his family close and together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Margie
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Noreen Jesswein-Bergin posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
Peggy, I am so glad your email found it's way to me by way of the 'Van Ness Avenue' communication network. What a beautiful telling of Jim's life. I remember him as a gentle man, always smiling and very interested in conversation. I have such fond memories of him and the entire Callaghan family. From neighborhood gatherings to church festivities to incredible camping trips (lots of camping trips). What wonderful times! I feel fortunate to have grown up with such special people.
With love and prayers, Noreen
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Sheila Jesswein Grady posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2006
Peggy, Maureen, and Kevin,
Your dad was a wonderful man who had influence over the lives of many of us growing up on Van Ness. I always admired his good nature, sincere interest in each person, and GREAT sense of humor. Funny, but I think that I learned from your parents that parents had friends, too. What a gift!
Peace and blessings,
Sheila
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Michael and Dolly Noon and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2006
We feel sad with you all for your loss of your Dad and friend. Such a fine man and manager who found his mission and fulfilled it with good cheer and a genial nature! We have fond recollection of being with several of you and him at Kevin's at Christmas. We can so appreciate his popularity and as aptly described, his love of his family, and believe we are all strengthened for having known him. May your family members grow in love by writing and retelling the stories which reflect the character and temperament of this dear man. He lived through a momentous time of change and yet assured by example for his progeny, his enduring sense of values, warmth, and the "smiling aspects of life." With fondness and admiration and with our prayers, Michael and Dolly and Family
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Cynthia Collingwood posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
I was so sorry to see the notice in the paper for your Dad. I know how you as a family, and as individuals, struggled to make the last year of his life a happy one, and you supported him through these last steps of his journey in a way he wished. He must have felt grateful to you to assist him through these times together, and you must have been honored to do so. Blessed Be. Cynthia
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Colleen Slattery Packard posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2006
Dear Callaghans--------I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. You're right Peggy. He was always such a nice man, even when we were creating havoc in your house as Camp Fire Girls! What an exciting life he led and how blessed he was to have had such a wonderful family. With love, All of the Slatterys
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Brid de Faoite posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2006
To all the Callaghan family
I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing - a true gentleman who delighted us with every visit he made to Ireland. We are so happy that he kept up the strong connection with Ireland and made the effort to visit us on many occassions. I personally will never forget the opportunity he gave me to visit America, and to meet my extended cousins, to whom I pass on my deepest & sincerest condolences on his passing.All the family in Ireland will keep him in their memories and say a prayer for you all in the coming days.
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Steve amd Gerre Berg posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2006
We are so saddened to learn of Jim's death; and like you ,we are also relieved that his pain has ended. His legacy lives through all of you. Peggy, we have watched your family juggle career and personal schedules, always having your priorities so clear. It is apparent that you are all a blessing to each other. You took and are taking wonderful care of your parents. As I always love to say, "the gift is in the giving." Jim certainly lived and taught that.
We pray the very best for all of you. With love from the Rhodes and Bergs
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Susan Timm posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2006
I was saddened to hear that Jim had died but happy that I had a chance to know him. I saw Jim last summer and was so pleased that he remembered me and we had a few laughs together. I went on some really fun wine tasting outings with John and Peggy's family, including Jim and Jacque and even Kevin once. Jim's warmth and humor always added a special glow to our outings.
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R. L. (Gib) Gibney posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Dear Callaghans--I was so fortunate to be able to have visited Jim during my visit to Seattle for Thanksgiving with Grand daughter Martha. I am priveleged to have known him for fifty six years, as a family member and also as a friend. He has left me with so many fond memories of the many times Jackie & Jim and Ellen I shared wonderful events and activities together----from Las Vegas trips to our last trip to Antarctica. Jim was such a gentleman, always upbeat and a genuine pleasue to be with. He loved his family and dedicated his life to providing them with the tools to live an honest and moral life.
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Helen Hardwick posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Dear Callaghan family
Your lovely Jim was much loved by his cousin, our mother Moira. Jim's and Jaque's visit to Australia gave our parents so much joy - the fun they all had kept us in wonderful stories for years. I recall too, hearing of the happy meeting in the States of Jim, Brendan, Moria and the 'survivors' - mum and dad pulled the photos of that occasion out often. Moria will be there to greet Jim - I'm sure the laughs will continue. With very best wishes and love from Helen, husband Malcolm and daughter Kate (26)
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Catherine Beardsley Richards posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Uncle Jim...Generous, fascinated by life and blessed are this niece's view of your beloved father and our Uncle Jim. He never got rattled by the trivia of life. He led by example, and God smiled on him. He introduced me to Mel Torme on Christmas morning in his red bow tie and surrounded by the family he loved.
I have the feeling that "Sunny Jim" is smiling now, at your tribute to him and at the special way he touched us all.
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Dwayne and Alice Harkness posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Dear Maureen, Allen, Brendan, Patrick, Brigit and Callaghan family--Though the times we had the privilege of spending with Jim were brief and too few, there was enough for us to know what a wonderful man and example of fatherly love he was. We will always remember him as a happy, funloving person who brought joy to every encounter. Of course, we think his greatest achievement, among many, is the ongoing legacy of the great family that he and Jacque brought forth, nurtured and shared with the world. He was a blessing to us, and we'll miss him!
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Tom and Anne Wotring and family posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Dear Callaghan Family,
Our hearts and minds are with you at this time. Jim was indeed a wonderful man; his obituary conveys that. He was so lively and welcoming to us, very easy to be with. We share your grief and celebrate his life.
With love, Anne and Tom, Kate and Alex
P.S. We really appreciate being able to "be with you," thanks to the powers of the internet; what a great use for technology.
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A.T. Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Dear Callaghans,
It was a marvelous day in Seattle when Allen and Maureen met, then joining our families together and begetting more redheaded Celtic folk. It was a particular joy to get to meet and see Jim over the years. I note he was called sunny Jim but to me he was Gentleman Jim with that happy grin and funny stories--as well as his Irish whisky. I only wish we could have spent more time together, as it happened there were always too many kids and grandkids around to be able to share war stories. Please know my thoughts are with you all, especially Jacque. Keep in mind, as one of my wise friends here proclaims, "death is simply the sleeping partner of life." My fondest aloha to you all, A.T.
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