George Eastwood

Came across online looking for the family of Rosa Burner and family some years back. Notice that she had a number of children, and decided that look into them, plus her sister Emma and brother Charles in Colorado. Found Emma in California and her mother Evalina Frances McKitrick Burner, maiden name Elsom from Virginia. She is buried in Santa Cruz along with Emma in 1941. If you like to know why am looking in to your family, is because my wife side belongs to Rosa half sister Amanda B McKitrick Culbertson,she died, if I can remember in 1897 Kansas she had one son William M Culbertson . Evalina also had a son before Amanda in 1868 Ohio, he died in 1927. The family here has a picture of Amanda taken abt 1893 with her son. We have more in if you like to know. George would be my wife and sisters and one brother Wayne third cousins. Thanks, and very sorry for your lost indeed.

Werner and Ruthanne

Heather, I was so saddened to hear the news. I know that now is a difficult time. Time never takes the pain away, it only makes it easier to live with. Always here to talk if you need it. You are in my thoughts, girl. Audra

Jim was a real kind soul. After going all 12 years of school with him, he felt like a big brother. His smile and big heart will always be remembered and missed. He is in God's hands now. God Bless all of you.

Heather, Mary Alice & family was aware of Jim's health problems but his passing was still a shock. Jim has been considered a member on the Jaynes family for many years. He NEVER missed visiting my dad when he was in Hoisington and always said he was the 3rd son, (sorry Mary Alice) of which both Dad, Craig and I agreed. He made his 1st major impression on me, when he was such a supporter of a tentative soph basketball player and he was the "Stud" senior leading scorer. (I think it was because I would pass him the ball) ....(I won't mention the 1st beer I drank with Jim in Susank). Anyway, he was faithful in supporting me & my family, even though I always thoght he had a crush on my wife,.......just kidding....you know Jim, he always made everyone feel special. Some of the newspaper articles (Wichita Eagle and KC Star) from my 1967 football and baskeball seasons were sent to me by Jim.....can you imagine that!! Anyway, he was a special guy and we will miss him. All the best.... Brent and Elizabeth Jaynes and Family.

Jim was truly a very dear friend to me throughout our years at Hoisington High and KSTC. He always managed to reach out as years passed even it was via Christmas cards. We had a great phone conversation in the fall of 2009 following a sorority reunion I attended back in Emporia. He was thrilled that a sorority sister brought with her to the reunion a picture of Jim escorting her to a gala affair, complete with his white sportcoat tux and, of course, a corsage for her. Jim always being a true gentleman as well as being kind and compassionate. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Jim was always a great all-American guy with a big, warm smile on his face. I remember him as being friendly to everyone and a good student. He was in my class and I am so sad that he is gone now. My sympathy to his loved ones for the loss of this sweet, gentle soul.

Jim was a friend for over 40 years. Back in those "early years" we had some great times in Tulsa. After we moved back to California we lost touch for a little while but in recent years we did get to see Jim a few times and always kept in touch by phone. I will miss the great conversations we had and the laughs remembering the "good old days". We are having trouble imagining a world without Big Jim in it. He will be missed.

Heather and Mary Alice, Jim was my best friend all through school. I have a heart full of wonderful memories with Jim....from doing the "blood brother" thing when we were kids to all sorts of adventures with cars, shotguns, and more. I'll never forget him and will always miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heather and all of Jim's family. Please accept Sue and my heartfelt sympathy and sorrow for the loss of Jim from our lives. He and I established our acquaintance and friendship in high school. I was undecided about where I would attend college and he not only influenced me to go to Kansas State Teacher College now Emporia State University), he also accepted me as his roommate our Freshman year. I will always have many fond, upbeat memories of him. He will be missed by many. Reality is that we are here on this earth a short period of time and will be together again shortly. God bless and keep you all as he is keeping Jim today. Sincerely, Roy and Sue Reif

May God bless Jim. To the family and friends of Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of our growing up in Hoisington.

My thoughts and prayers to Jim's family and loved ones. I went to school with Jim and he always made it a point to say "hi" to me. My parent's dear friends the Adairs lived next door to the Eastwoods and we became friends. God Bless, Jim.

Jim was a classmate and friend--lots of good memories. Our prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Jim was always a great friend to all of the Wildgen Family. Our Mom, Marge, considers him the fifth son. We will miss him.

Jim

I enjoyed working and visitng with you over the years I would call asking Jim where are your parts and you would always don't worry they will be there. I enjoyed when you came to Portland to visit. God really needed you in heaven brfore your time on earth was up so he has something special for you to due now we all downhere better watch out for you are up ther watching us tell me meet again see you inheaven at the eastern gate my friend

Gary

Jim was one of the good guys and always seemed to me to be the epitome of the great all-American guy. He died too young and it is a great loss to our society. May he rest in peace. I send my sincere sympathy to his dear family.

We all grew up in Hoisington, KS. Hoisington was a small town of about 4,000 people. Jim was a Senior when I was a Freshman. For some reason Jim took me under his wing and always made sure that I was included in many activities that were going on. Seniors didn't do that for Freshmen. Why me? Jim, Mike Wildgen, and Dennis Smith used to threaten to take me out to the Catholic Cemetery at night, tie me to a headstone with a jockstrap and leave me out there alone. They never did, but it seems like we always made a drive out in that direction when I was in the car...LOL.

Hoisington's mascot is the "Fighting Cardinals". One thing that I will always remember about Jim is that in December of my Freshman year, I received a Christmas card with Cardinals on the front of it. It was from Jim. Now what Senior in 1964 mails out individual Christmas cards and what Senior would ever think about sending a Christmas card to a Freshman? Jim did. I held onto that card for years. I'll never forget how kind he was to me.

I saw Jim almost every holiday. He never failed to stop by Paula's parents home and visit with them and the rest of the Carlile family. When Paula's Dad was in long term care, Jim always made a point of stopping by to visit with Paul. For that I will always be thankful.

God Bless You Jim...Gary

After my father Joe Alcott passed away 3 years ago Jim( being the great guy he always was) tried to cheer me up. He told me now that my dad had gone to Heaven they finally had their foursome for the bridge game- his dad and mom George and Mary, and my parents Joe and Blanche! Made me smile in my grief. Miriam Alcott Percy

Heather & Jared, You're in our hearts and in our prayers. I know Uncle Jim is taking care of Grandma right now. He always did a great job of that! You were the best thing that ever happened to him---and he loved you so much! He had a gift for making friends, and I'll always remember that laugh! Jake remembers his Donald Duck voice!! You have another guardian angel now, and he'll always be close in your heart. Love you, Tracy, Gary, Kacie & Jake Rohlman

Jim was a great uncle. He really cared about my family. Jim never forgot a birthday or holiday. The kids could always count on a two dollar bill from him and they have kept all of them! Heather, you and Jared are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, JJ, Dallas, Bailey, Shelby and Cooper VenJohn

Heather, Warren and I want to express how heartbroken we are to hear about Jim. We have not seen him since your wedding. We are so sorry for your loss. With Love, Linda, Warren and Jaclyn Elkins

Heather and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. On behalf of the Suddenlink West Team and the WICT Greater Texas Board, our thoughts and prayers are with you. - - Aimee

We were so sorry to see Jim suffering so and now his passing. He was not only a great neighbor but more importantly a great friend. He became a special part of my life & my children's and my grandchildren were blessed to have known him. We will certainly miss "Mr. Jim"... Ruth Niver Vic & Sandra Seagle Larry Niver ERic, David, Brooke & Brandon

Healther... Paula and I knew Jim most of our lives. Jim's family lived next door to Paula's. Jim was so kind to Paula's Mom (Dora) and Dad (Paul). If he was in Hoisington, he'd always stopped by to check on them. For that Paula and I will be forever grateful. We were both proud to have him as a friend. For some reason, he used to call me "Shubert"...I'll never know why, but it was a term of endearment. Our Christmas cards were always addressed to Gary "Shubert" & Paula Schwein. We are so sorry for your loss and you have our deepest sympathy.

Heather - So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Jim and I were classmates. As we were preparing for our last class reunion, Jim and I visited over the phone numerous times. He was always so positive and upbeat and full of the blarney. May your many memories give you comfort and peace at this difficult time.

I remember Jim since age 5. What a wonderful,talented,humorous, and fun man. Every moment my husband,Ray and I spent with him were memorable! He will be sorely missed. We know he is with the Lord, but we still feel such a blow. Heather, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ray Percy and Miriam (Alcott) Percy

Heather,

Jim and I were good friends in high school and I stayed in touch with him through the years. I was so sad to hear he had passed. Jim was one of the few ties I had to my early years growing up in Hoisington and I will miss him. I know he was so ill the last few months so maybe now he is not in pain anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

There are so many things in life that we can't explain. I believe that we aren't supposed to understand absolutely everything. But I do know that all those years, growing up, Uncle Jim was larger than life. I don't know why, or how, but he was. He just was. To me, he still is. That's how I remember him, and always will.

Heather, Jim and I were good friends in high school and I stayed in touch with him through the years. I was so sad to hear he had passed. Jim was one of the few ties I had to my early years growing up in Hoisington and I will miss him. I know he was so ill the last few months so maybe now he is not in pain anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Heather ~ it's never easy to lose a parent, no matter what...I'm thinking of you, and Laura, and praying your family will soon be able to have your heavy hearts filled with happiness again. Love to all, Jean

We will miss Jim but we know he is in a better place.

We are good friends of Mary Jane's and send our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to her and the rest of Jim's family. We met Jim here in Manhattan before they were married, and saw them at tailgates and such when they visited. Jim even interviewed for a job with us. So sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age.

Heather, I am sorry to hear that your father has died. I offer my sincere condolence. I am Natalie Roach's mother, Lana.

I was in your dad's class of '65. We first became friends in the eigth grade when we played basketball together in the paved alleyway at the old house in the east part of town (Jim was multiples better at the game than I). I once suffered a broken toenail as I brushed a flower pot onto my foot from a windowsill in your grandparent's house (tennis shoes didn't afford enough protection). Your dad was a tall, good looking "sun-of-a-gun", well liked by the whole school, intelligent, and upbeat with a great future in front of him. I was aware of his poor health; but, of course, no one is ever ready to give up a friend. I am sorry for your loss and hope God will give you grace as you move forward. Duane Ochs

My sympathies to Jim's family. The Wildgen family has many fond memories of Jim's presence in our lives.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Heather, I'm really sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.