Jim Wareing, a/k/a Renegade6, passed away yesterday

[nightfighter]

I don't think we ever crossed paths in person, unless it was at TFCTFN. But given the responses about Jim, I would have remembered... My loss. On a good note, he committed to spend a good amount of his time here with his daughter, Leah, and pursuing their passion. I certainly do not want to leave out special thoughts for his wife and other family members.
There was a photo taken a few years back of Jim with Leah after weighing in her bass at the Derby, but I can't find it... anybody?

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I don't think we ever crossed paths in person, unless it was at TFCTFN. But given the responses about Jim, I would have remembered... My loss. On a good note, he committed to spend a good amount of his time here with his daughter, Leah, and pursuing their passion. I certainly do not want to leave out special thoughts for his wife and other family members.
There was a photo taken a few years back of Jim with Leah after weighing in her bass at the Derby, but I can't find it... anybody?

I’ve got a copy of it Ross but can’t figure out how to post it here.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

[JohnR]

email it to me

jredmond at linesiders dawt com

[bloocrab]

So very tragic, Jim was the guy who walked into the room with a sincere smile on his face, yet contagious...you couldn't help but smile back, whether you knew him or not. Eager to learn, eager to teach...I came to know Jim a long time ago, through these sites, at RHern's house and other get-togethers, but even when years came between us in crossing paths, we'd pick right back up. Just an all-around good guy.

The Heavens gained a GREAT dad, humble yet resilient, compassionate and caring, the world is a lesser place without him. (Leah, I am so, so sorry that this happened), praying that his family and close friends find a way to cope with this unexpected tragedy.

God Speed Jim - you will surely be missed by many.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

So very tragic, Jim was the guy who walked into the room with a sincere smile on his face, yet contagious...you couldn't help but smile back, whether you knew him or not. Eager to learn, eager to teach...I came to know Jim a long time ago, through these sites, at RHern's house and other get-togethers, but even when years came between us in crossing paths, we'd pick right back up. Just an all-around good guy.

The Heavens gained a GREAT dad, humble yet resilient, compassionate and caring, the world is a lesser place without him. (Leah, I am so, so sorry that this happened), praying that his family and close friends find a way to cope with this unexpected tragedy.

God Speed Jim - you will surely be missed by many.

^^^ This, Very Much


Here is the photo - I got a copy from Fishbones but found the larger version of same

[piemma]

Somehow I never met Jim despite over 60 years in the surf. Sounds like a great guy and my condolences to the family.

[BigFish]

Originally Posted by JohnR

^^^ This, Very Much


Here is the photo - I got a copy from Fishbones but found the larger version of same

Wow John what a great photo! So important now and forever are the photographs and the wonderful memories and I have no doubt his wife, his daughter and his entire family and all who knew him have many of both!

[nightfighter]

That's the pic! Thank you, Fishbones, and JohnR. Always thought that was an outstanding photo...

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I don't think we ever crossed paths in person, unless it was at TFCTFN. But given the responses about Jim, I would have remembered... My loss. On a good note, he committed to spend a good amount of his time here with his daughter, Leah, and pursuing their passion. I certainly do not want to leave out special thoughts for his wife and other family members.
There was a photo taken a few years back of Jim with Leah after weighing in her bass at the Derby, but I can't find it... anybody?

You might have run into him at Mike's shop. I'm closing in on 70, and my memory isn't what it used to be, but I remember that smile. I just have a hard time remembering where we ran into each other, other than at Rick Hern's holiday get-togethers.