JimmyR was Jim Rich of Foster City, California. His wife just called and asked me to notify all of you who knew him. Jim had some long standing health issues but had just been through two surgeries which had very gone well. He was feeling better than he had felt in a long time and was starting a project, which was something he hadn't felt like doing in a long time. I understand that his death was sudden and unexpected but gentle and painless.
I remember Jimmy's sense of humor most. He was one of the reasons a lot of folks felt at ease posting on the forum. He was welcoming and understanding. He was always constructive and never critical. I never met him personally, but we talked on the phone many times. I tried IM'ing with him but it drove him crazy. Jim had a valuable perspective and was technically very astute but always quite practically grounded. He had fun here. He made me have fun here. I will miss him, as I am sure many will. He has left something for all of us.
I remember Jimmy's sense of humor most. He was one of the reasons a lot of folks felt at ease posting on the forum. He was welcoming and understanding. He was always constructive and never critical. I never met him personally, but we talked on the phone many times. I tried IM'ing with him but it drove him crazy. Jim had a valuable perspective and was technically very astute but always quite practically grounded. He had fun here. He made me have fun here. I will miss him, as I am sure many will. He has left something for all of us.
