Prayers for @riderjgs

[greenbeast]

Just received some sad news that Jim’s bride of 57 years passed away this afternoon.

I know the fine folks here will keep them in their thoughts with many prayers.

 

[J Mack]

Damn....very sorry to see this.

Keeping you in our thoughts @riderjgs

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Gosh, that's a bummer but it sounds like her husband Jim did everything to make the last months as good as possible. We should all be so fortunate. Headed to a wake for one of my wife's first cousins tomorrow. He also succumbed to a very protracted illness. Difficult time regardless of expectations or timing. Thoughts and prayers @riderjgs.

 

[greenbeast]

Jim did an extraordinary job caring for Bonnie when she was unable to take care of herself.

As I told him, she was a lucky woman to have Jim as her husband for over 57 years.

True love and devotion exemplified.

 

[REZARF]

May we all have a marriage that goes 57 years! What an example! I couldn’t imagine the loss of loving someone that long. I’ll be praying for strength in the days ahead.

 

[gonzopancho]

My most sincere condolences to Jim, his family and all who knew and loved her.

 

[bobm]

Thoughts and prayers Jim

 

[Pigeaten]

Jim,, my prayers for you and your family. What an amazing gift you have had with her by your side. i met her twice at pig parties, always friendly and gracious, blessings

 

[Pigeaten]

Someof us are lucky to have partners who put up with us and our passion for pigs, even though sometimes its totally ridiculous! Some of us are even luckier to have partners who encourage our passion for pigs, but others of us are at another level, like Jim and Bonnie, a couple that loved traveling together in their pig together, we are blessed

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Very sorry to hear this. 57 years of marriage testifies to the man that Jim is.

 

[fj55tlc]

I am sorry to hear that, Jim. I very much enjoyed the conversations with Bonnie at the several Pig Parties we had together. What an amazing woman! Still remember you telling me about her holding the fastest track record and being a track driving instructor. She's in a better place.
Let me know if you need anything, Jim. I am not too far away.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Damn, that hurt hearing about Bonnie. I'm truly sorry Jim, you two come up in our pig party conversations all the time. A lot of good stories. Keep telling them, Jim and keep her in all our memories.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Very sad to read this update, FIL is in the dementia battle right now and it is a tough road to go down

Vibes to you and yours @riderjgs

 

[PabloCruise]

Just received some sad news that Jim’s bride of 57 years passed away this afternoon.

I know the fine folks here will keep them in their thoughts with many prayers.

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Oh Jim, @riderjgs - I cannot even imagine what that would be like to lose your bride after all those years.
I bet there were more smiles than tears.
So glad that you got to celebrate her Birthday and anniversary.
Next time we pass through Junction we will see if you have time to meet up.

 

[PabloCruise]

Jim did an extraordinary job caring for Bonnie when she was unable to take care of herself.

As I told him, she was a lucky woman to have Jim as her husband for over 57 years.

True love and devotion exemplified.

Jon, thanks for keeping us updated - gratitude.

 

[PabloCruise]

I am sorry to hear that, Jim. I very much enjoyed the conversations with Bonnie at the several Pig Parties we had together. What an amazing woman! Still remember you telling me about her holding the fastest track record and being a track driving instructor. She's in a better place.
Let me know if you need anything, Jim. I am not too far away.

I am going to have to hear those stories at the next Pig Party Jim.

 

[riderjgs]

Just a quick thank you to all who've responded. Obviously it's a hard time selfishly but also relief and gratitude that Bonnie's in a better place after a long five-year bout with dementia. Kids are home and we're going through old pictures preparing for her memorial. Thought whose who knew Bonnie would like these. Thanks again to all.

 

[PabloCruise]

Well shoot...
Going through those pictures would bring a tear (or two) to your eye.

 

[DTC72]

Aw man...Jim my best thoughts and prayers to you and family.

 

[Hank Tank]

Thinking of you and your wonderful family Jim.