Not happy to report this

DanG · November 30, 2014, 03:54:38 PM

I am saddened but not surprised. The world has lost a wise and courageous gentleman. Jim found a way to exit this life gracefully, and generously taught us all how to do it. Now, didn't that just exemplify the Forestry Forum credo perfectly? We should find a way to preserve this thread somehow for future reference.

customsawyer · November 30, 2014, 05:54:06 PM

I too am saddened to hear this news. He sure had lots of wisdom for the rest of us. May he rest in peace.

Nate379 · November 30, 2014, 06:15:58 PM

Is there a way to make a remembrance page of any type? Photos and a little writeup with comments allowed?

thecfarm · November 30, 2014, 06:20:38 PM

What a Man he was. We all should take his advice about,Just do it,buy that mill when you are young.

Magicman · November 30, 2014, 06:23:25 PM

Notice that Jeff has added the "In Memoriam" to Jim's profile. It will serve as a reminder to us every time that we see a post that he made.

WmFritz · November 30, 2014, 06:53:02 PM

I'm so glad that I got to know Jim in a small way through the Forum. I really wish I could have met him in person. I admired his character.

Tree Dan · November 30, 2014, 06:54:31 PM

I did not know Jim but I'm sadened about the lost of your friend.
My prayers are with his family and friends.

Nomad · November 30, 2014, 08:45:49 PM

I'm sad to hear of this. RIP, Jim. Tell Tom the rest of us say "Hi," too.

mikeb1079 · November 30, 2014, 09:28:01 PM

hmmm....i was thinking of jim just this afternoon. his positive attitude and advice to not postpone your dreams were a large part of why i took the jump and got my mill.

gone but surely not forgotten!

isawlogs · November 30, 2014, 09:52:39 PM

Sorry to hear of his passing, I would of liked to meet him and do some travelling with him had he been able to make it out this way. He will be missed, grab a seat along side of Tom and Noble you will fit right in my friend.

Corley5 · November 30, 2014, 10:28:24 PM

:( :( :(

fishpharmer · November 30, 2014, 10:29:56 PM

Very sad news.

clww · November 30, 2014, 10:34:09 PM

I was thinking of him earlier today. Sad to see the "In Remembrance" by his icon, but he lived his last few months to the fullest. An inspiration to us all. R.I.P. Jim! ;)

Foxtrapper · November 30, 2014, 10:39:43 PM

RIP Jim, prayers to his family..

delvis · November 30, 2014, 10:44:58 PM

Sad to hear this, but very nice to be able to read the things he had to say and see how bright his outlook was on life. I like the community spirit here and hope to find myself in a spot someday where I can make the annual roast and meet some of you.

Bill Gaiche · November 30, 2014, 11:05:11 PM

This man was an inspiration for sure. Made the best of what he had till the very end. There was never a moment during his writings that he complained about what he had been dealt, but always looked forward to the next day. I wish that we all could have met him. RIP ole friend. bg

SawyerBrown · November 30, 2014, 11:21:24 PM

Isn't it strange that a person you never met can have so big an impact on so many people in so many ways. Gone, but never forgotten. You're still my hero, Jim

Sure would be nice if his family could read about how we all felt about him ...

lowpolyjoe · December 01, 2014, 08:40:16 AM

Very sad to hear.

ND rancher · December 01, 2014, 08:51:30 AM

So sad to read this,RIP Jim !

mesquite buckeye · December 01, 2014, 09:48:54 AM

The world is a lesser place whenever we lose someone like Jim. :(

pine · December 01, 2014, 10:55:12 AM

What a true example of a man Jim was.
He met life full on and never wavered. While I never knew him in person, his on-line persona was one that we can all admire and wish/hope that we can emulate when the time comes. Never give up and never quit enjoying the life you have. He truly made the best of his last months, doing the things that he drew enjoyment from. I hope that his wife is stabilized in the care facility that he was getting her into back in September and is doing well.

John S · December 01, 2014, 04:53:36 PM

Very saddened by the news, RIP Jim!

samandothers · December 01, 2014, 07:14:31 PM

I thought of Jim often and will in the future. Never met him but am inspired by him. Did things he enjoyed and gave inspiration.

Rest in Peace and thank you. Prayers to the family.

dgdrls · December 01, 2014, 07:41:57 PM

I thought Jim's Family should know how many other folks thought very highly of him.
I sent an email to the funeral home who attended to Jim.

see below.
DGDrls

"Hello Daniel,

I do not have email contact for the family.

I will print your message and mail it to them.

Thank you for sending this and thinking of them.

Regards

Tammy Fischer
Business Administrator

Fischer's Funeral Services &
Crematorium Ltd.
4060 1st Ave. SW
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 2Y9
Tel: 250 833-1129
Fax: 250 833-4782
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Daoust [mailto:nddaoust@earthlink.net]
Sent: December 1, 2014 2:59 PM
To: info@fischersfuneralservices.com
Subject: Mr James Ray "Jim" Whitbeck

Dear Mr. & Mrs Fischer

I write to you hoping you could assist with a request.
You recently assisted the Whitbeck Family with services for "Jim" Whitbeck.

Jim was a member of an on-line group know as the Forestry Forum.
The group is a collaboration of folks from as close as BC to as far as New
Zealand who share the same passion for the forest, wood products and
sawmill's.

Jim was an inspiration to the group and I (we) were hoping you could send
this internet link to the family to share with them how much Jim meant to a
bunch of folks who he never even met.

Link: https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,72173.0.html

Please let me know as I would be glad to share with the group.

With Best Regards
Daniel Daoust"