18-11 2021 21:49
wrote:
Having worked in SLC for almost as long as Jim, and having worked closely with him for the majority of that time, I considered him not only a colleague, but a friend.
He was one of the most laid back, kind and patient people I've ever had the pleasure to meet.
I always thought of Jim as a gentle giant - tall in stature, but I never once saw him lose his cool.
Not only was Jim passionate about his work, he was also a master of the English language. When working with him a few years ago he told me that he'd been writing a story, and his passion for story telling was evident.
The thing that immediately comes to mind when I think of Jim was his clever use of analogies. It always amazed me how he could find one to help explain any problem. His creativity allowed him to conjure up these analogies without a moments hesitation. I was always in awe of that skill, and loved how he held a captive audience when telling them.
I remember when working in DSA Repayments a few years ago Jim would leave for lunch at the same time every Wednesday. One day I asked where he would go and he said it was to have lunch with his wife Aileen. He always looked so happy that they were spending their lunchtime together.
When pairing with Jim he would always talk about his daughter Emma, and it was obvious how proud he was of her. Her and Aileen were his World.
My thoughts are with his daughter Emma, wife Aileen and the rest of his family and friends. We're all going to miss Jim so much xxx
18-11 2021 21:49
wrote:
Having worked in SLC for almost as long as Jim, and having worked closely with him for the majority of that time, I considered him not only a colleague, but a friend.
He was one of the most laid back, kind and patient people I've ever had the pleasure to meet.
I always thought of Jim as a gentle giant - tall in stature, but I never once saw him lose his cool.
Not only was Jim passionate about his work, he was also a master of the English language. When working with him a few years ago he told me that he'd been writing a story, and his passion for story telling was evident.
The thing that immediately comes to mind when I think of Jim was his clever use of analogies. It always amazed me how he could find one to help explain any problem. His creativity allowed him to conjure up these analogies without a moments hesitation. I was always in awe of that skill, and loved how he held a captive audience when telling them.
I remember when working in DSA Repayments a few years ago Jim would leave for lunch at the same time every Wednesday. One day I asked where he would go and he said it was to have lunch with his wife Aileen. He always looked so happy that they were spending their lunchtime together.
When pairing with Jim he would always talk about his daughter Emma, and it was obvious how proud he was of her. Her and Aileen were his World.
My thoughts are with his daughter Emma, wife Aileen and the rest of his family and friends. We're all going to miss Jim so much xxx
