Jim was not only my Elmer he was a near lifelong friend. We me at Arizona State University in the fall of 1981. He kindled my interest in ham and helped me along with picking out gear, programing it and setting it up. We were both active in the Civil Air Patrol and Jim was active in his church. He was a friend to me, a huge helper to my wife while I was on the road and an uncle to my daughter. Jim is greatly missed.