My sympathies for your loss. Jim touched many lives in Valdez.

To Dad,my brother Patrick,my sister Dawn Marie,Dustin,and other close family members to Jimmy,It is very hard to write anything down when you just lost a brother and he is younger then me,I wish I could of got to now Jimmy more and seen him more.I feel a part of me left when a brother is gone and I can't see him any more.I will miss him and Dad and family if there is anything I can do just ask.I love you guys and I will be praying for you all take care love you Dad,Patrick,Dawn.
Son Ken,Rita,Missy,Amy,Ryan

I think I first learned to drive, with Jim at the wheel. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was really funny, and I enjoyed tagging along with him and my big brother, Mike, when they hung out together. We are thinking of the Gunion family.
Sincerely, Chris Eder
Bellingham, WA

To the Gunion family, our sympathies. Jimmy was indeed a part of our Valdez lives from even before he was born. The news is unbelievable. Sincerely, Rita and Bob Eder, and children, Mike and Christine Eder.

WOW, what a shock, not very old, I'm only 12 days younger than Jim, we grew up together, went to school, fished, snowmobiled, rode his horses, chased salmon in the creek by his house, cruised the strip in our hot rods, chased woman...
Haven't talked to him for years, makes a person think about keeping in touch with all of your old friends, you never know when it's your turn or someone else's.
To his family, my deepest condolences, may God be with you all...
Mike Eder (Anchorage, AK)

To Don,Dawn Marie,Patrick & Family ~
I send my deepest symphathies to you all in your time of grieving for Jimmy~ All of us who grew up there w/him...we loved him !~ We all have great memories we'll all cherish & never forget. ~May Peace Be With You All ~ God Bless
~Shannon Horton & Family ~

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST he will be very missed, we always got along ever time we saw each other. weve put a few beers away. he was a good man.

~Gary .Blanchard and Butch Poyfair~

I was so sad to hear about Jimmy. I have not seen Jimmy for a long time, but I remember what a happy guy he was. My heart and prayers go out to your whole family. Remember and share the good times with each other.
I love you all.
Wanda

To Dad,Patrick,Dawn Marie,Dustin,and other close family members to Jimmy,

Brad and I want to express how "very" sorry we are for your loss. We can both say that we know "in part" what you are going through with me grieving the loss of my mother and Brad having lost both of his parents and his only son. It is only with the grace of God, and drawing from His strength and comfort that any of us come through it. May you draw from "His" resources in the "going through".

God is good in that He finds ways to bring good from painful sad times in our lives. May your family be drawn closer to each other during this time of loss.... may just the realization of the brevity of life cause you to embrace what you have ~ while you have it....may we make the most of everyday ....not putting off for tomorrow what we can do today...and may we let our loved ones know that they are loved and not let petty differences divide us.

I do not have a lot of memories of Jimmy... (a regret that I do not have more). BUT when I think of Jimmy, I think of the time that Brad and I came out to Alaska and went Salmon and Halibut fishing. Jimmy was on the same chartered boat with us. I will treasure the picture that we took of him with one of the fish that he brought in. When I think of Jimmy, I have only good memories of the nice way that he always treated me whenever I came out to visit. May you find much comfort as you "relive" YOUR memories of your son~ your dad~ your brother~ your uncle~ your nephew~ your cousin~ and your friend.

You are very much in our prayers and thoughts.

With much love,

your daughter and sister,
Diane (and Brad)

Gunion family, our thoughts go out to you. Be there for each other and remember all of the good times you had together.
Poyfair and Murphy families.

We know the pain your going thru with losing a child, your family has lost a son, a father and a friend, hold onto your memories, Jim was a very nice person and will be missed by all who knew him,, Oue prayers are with you and your family.

Gunion Family,
For the cousin I never had the pleasure of meeting, I pray you rest in peace and to the Gunion’s I pray God will get you through this loss with your hearts at peace.

This is so sad. My heart goes out to Dustin, losing his father so young. May your family and friends be there for you from now on. RIP Jim

Don, Patrick & Dawn Marie,
I just heard of Jim's passing and my heart is broken. I wish I could be with you today, but I have previous commitments I can't change. I'm devastated to know Jimmy is no longer with us. I will always treasure the many great memories I have of him & the time spent with your family. Jim will always live on in our hearts......he will never be forgotten! Hold the great memories close to your hearts and hold each other in this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Hugs, kisses & all my love to each of you! Please call me @ 907-775-1039

May God bring you Peace and may
His grace forever keep Jim
in His Love.
Rudy and Allene Lott

To the Gunion family
We were so sad to hear of Jim's passing..our deepest sympthathies to all of you and his son...I always remember what a wonderful father he was..always together..he was a good man..may he rest in peace.

Losing a child is the most unbearable loss. The Lord gives us time to heal with the help of family and friends. Remember the good times, let the rest fade away. You are in our prayers.
Peace and blessings.

Don,

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. I know the devastation of losing a child. I grieve with you and my prayers are with you. Judi

We are sending out thoughts and prayers to you, all my relatives in Valdez, over the death of Jimmy. We are so saddened by your loss. Iam so glad you have each other to hang on to. We will be with you in thought and pray. Love Hugs and Kisses, Chuck and Judy (Cronk) Sutherland