Jim served in combat as my corpsman all of 1968  and into 1969 he had courage and saved the lives of wounded marines. Iam proud to say he was my friend. Goldy

I went through boot camp, corps school, Sasebo, Japan, and field med school with Jim. We both went to Vietnam together but for the first time in our time in the Navy we went to separate grunt units.  I only lasted about 7 weeks before being hit and medivaced. Four months later I was healed up and back in Vietnam, Jim was the first person I looked up.

When we both got out of the navy we went our separate ways, life got in the way and we very rarely were in touch.  I’ll miss Jim, he was a rock. My very sincerest condolences to his family. 

So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was my main circulator nurse at Surgicare as I put the pediatric patients to sleep. I always knew that as long as Jim was with me, we were going to have a good day. I trusted him completely and admired how he was so great with the kids. Rest in peace, dear friend. 

I worked with Jim at Wesley 18 years ago. He communicated with grunts and maybe farted on you a time or two in the small room we pulled cases. He always wore his oversized green fleece jacket. You also knew there were Hershey kisses and gum in those pockets. Maybe gum behind his ear as well.  He did make sure you knew what you were doing and if you didn’t, he would let you know, but then teach you right.  He will be missed! 

Jim was the best. His grunts and grouchy demeanor never fooled anyone. He was a prize!

I worked with Jim at Wesley. He was always one of my faves, he kept you on your toes lol

Worked with Jim for a few years at Wesley. I instantly gravitated toward him, as he remind me of my late grandpa; ornery as can be, but with the most caring heart.  Sending prayers to his family.

Jim was one of my first and most influential mentors as a brand new OR nurse on second shift at Wesley.  At the time, “Doc” was a 64 year old veteran  who communicated in gruff grunts and smoked like a chimney, and I a 24 year old new grad nurse in the OR who had no idea what she was doing. Yet, we had a very special friendship I’ll cherish forever. I was just talking about you and how you were let go for calling the cysto room the “Pee Pee Palace” and then rehired because that’s ridiculous. I am very proud of how far I have come in my career, and I owe a lot of it to the “f*** the rules, do what is best for the patient” mentality I learned from Jim. Rest In Peace, you crusty old man. ❤️❤️❤️

I worked with Jim at Wesley. I was a new nurse and he taught myself and many other new nurses the ropes! He always made sure there was a fresh pot of coffee in the break room! He was a great guy! I’m sorry for your loss. 

I worked with your Dad at Wesley. Hell of a guy! Rest easy Doc, we got it from here.

So sorry for your loss. I worked with your Dad at Surgicare for many years. He took such loving care of the little tonsil & ear tube patients that he cared for. They seemed to respond to his “gruff” demeanor.