The passing of Jim is a great loss to so many people. Although I did not know him well at Carlmont all of us on the reunion committee got to know him quite well. He was a welcome member to our group, who left us laughing with his stories and dry sense of humor. He genously shared his conference room for our meetings, brought in dinners and snacks, and we never left empty handed due to his thoughtfulness and generosity. So many times we walked out the door with a goody bag of Peck&Peck desk top items, cookies and candies and whatever his last major charitable purchase had been. He was a true friend to all all who knew him, driving through San Carlos honking and waving to those he knew. What ever our committee needed, Jim was there to help. He provided paper, printing, postage and of course those Carlmont pens we were all familiar with. He was always there for his friends, providing help for those down on their luck or giving a listening ear to those that needed to talk or needed advice. He had many adoring employees and family members and oh so many friends, but I think his most beloved friends were the ones he made at Carlmont. His buddies will miss him as will all of us on the reunion committee. His generosity and his friendship will not be forgotten.
Joan Loftus-walker
I have many memories of Jim. A European adventure in 1964 with Dave Wallace, Henry Newman and myself. That was a once in a lifetime trip. A bunch of us would gather for lunch at least once a year at Petes Harbor in Redwood City. We were a noisy bunch. When Petes closed we would meet in other locations around San Carlos. At times we would meet in Los Banos. I was able to talk with Jim a few times in the last week and half of his life sharing some memories. Jim will be missed.
A couple of weeks before Jim passed, I emailed him a note, requesting a couple of his 2021 Peck & Peck magnetic calendars. He said to send him my address and that he would get right on it. He remarked that he had just spent nine days in the hospital. “I’m getting old,” he added.
My calendars arrived within the week along with the news he was at a nursing home under Hospice Care.
Jim was a successful businessman. I am sure one of the primary reasons for his success stemmed from his generosity, his kindness, and for his ability to follow through on commitments, large and small.
Jim did a lot to make our reunions a success. As Joan noted, Jim did a lot to make things easier for the reunion committee. I am sure he treated his clients and employees the same way. And I know for a fact he did the same for his friends and most anyone who crossed his path.
Joan Loftus (Walker)
The passing of Jim is a great loss to so many people. Although I did not know him well at Carlmont all of us on the reunion committee got to know him quite well. He was a welcome member to our group, who left us laughing with his stories and dry sense of humor. He genously shared his conference room for our meetings, brought in dinners and snacks, and we never left empty handed due to his thoughtfulness and generosity. So many times we walked out the door with a goody bag of Peck&Peck desk top items, cookies and candies and whatever his last major charitable purchase had been. He was a true friend to all all who knew him, driving through San Carlos honking and waving to those he knew. What ever our committee needed, Jim was there to help. He provided paper, printing, postage and of course those Carlmont pens we were all familiar with. He was always there for his friends, providing help for those down on their luck or giving a listening ear to those that needed to talk or needed advice. He had many adoring employees and family members and oh so many friends, but I think his most beloved friends were the ones he made at Carlmont. His buddies will miss him as will all of us on the reunion committee. His generosity and his friendship will not be forgotten.
Joan Loftus-walker
Pete Carman
I have many memories of Jim. A European adventure in 1964 with Dave Wallace, Henry Newman and myself. That was a once in a lifetime trip. A bunch of us would gather for lunch at least once a year at Petes Harbor in Redwood City. We were a noisy bunch. When Petes closed we would meet in other locations around San Carlos. At times we would meet in Los Banos. I was able to talk with Jim a few times in the last week and half of his life sharing some memories. Jim will be missed.
Steve McPherson
A couple of weeks before Jim passed, I emailed him a note, requesting a couple of his 2021 Peck & Peck magnetic calendars. He said to send him my address and that he would get right on it. He remarked that he had just spent nine days in the hospital. “I’m getting old,” he added.
My calendars arrived within the week along with the news he was at a nursing home under Hospice Care.
Jim was a successful businessman. I am sure one of the primary reasons for his success stemmed from his generosity, his kindness, and for his ability to follow through on commitments, large and small.
Jim did a lot to make our reunions a success. As Joan noted, Jim did a lot to make things easier for the reunion committee. I am sure he treated his clients and employees the same way. And I know for a fact he did the same for his friends and most anyone who crossed his path.
He will be missed.