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James C. Den Decker
October 11, 1938 ~ September 10, 2016 (age 77) 77 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from John & Annie
November 10, 2016 11:18 AM
I’m very sorry to learn of your loss. I liked Jim and sorry that I wasn’t able to
spend more time around him. Everything he did was a class act with lots of
beautiful workman ship.
I hope that your still hail & hardy, keeping busy and looking after yourself.
You know where we are so please keep in touch.
Love John & Annie
spend more time around him. Everything he did was a class act with lots of
beautiful workman ship.
I hope that your still hail & hardy, keeping busy and looking after yourself.
You know where we are so please keep in touch.
Love John & Annie
Message from Frank & Marilyn
November 10, 2016 11:16 AM
Dear Vivian
I’m so fortunate to have had you & Jim as friends. He was a wonderful
guy. as you well know.
I willmiss him so much, but will remember hoe funny he was , how he made me laugh.
Sodus Point is not as bright & sunny without him
Love Frank & Marilyn
I’m so fortunate to have had you & Jim as friends. He was a wonderful
guy. as you well know.
I willmiss him so much, but will remember hoe funny he was , how he made me laugh.
Sodus Point is not as bright & sunny without him
Love Frank & Marilyn
Message from Marinus den Dekker
November 6, 2016 11:09 AM
Dear Vivian,
It is a long time ago you two, Jim and you, made a visit to Holland. Nice memories! I remember you saying: “yes!!! you are related! you really are from the same family! big ears!!!” When I see my own head in the mirror I still think about that, and say to myself: “big ears…”
And now Jim has passed away. It must be sad and hard for you after so many years together, without him and being alone. We hope you will find comfort and rest in the faith he is in eternal peace now. But nevertheless the lack and the grief must be great. We wish you all strength you do need in these days.
We understood you left the B&B some years ago. I myself have been retired in the summer of 2015, after I had been a minister of the church for 42 years, the last 22 years in ‘Dordrecht cathedral’. We are still living in the church house, we bought it 12 years ago.
Take care, Vivian!
All the best from Jim’s Dutch cousin, and his wife Bep,
Ries den Dekker
It is a long time ago you two, Jim and you, made a visit to Holland. Nice memories! I remember you saying: “yes!!! you are related! you really are from the same family! big ears!!!” When I see my own head in the mirror I still think about that, and say to myself: “big ears…”
And now Jim has passed away. It must be sad and hard for you after so many years together, without him and being alone. We hope you will find comfort and rest in the faith he is in eternal peace now. But nevertheless the lack and the grief must be great. We wish you all strength you do need in these days.
We understood you left the B&B some years ago. I myself have been retired in the summer of 2015, after I had been a minister of the church for 42 years, the last 22 years in ‘Dordrecht cathedral’. We are still living in the church house, we bought it 12 years ago.
Take care, Vivian!
All the best from Jim’s Dutch cousin, and his wife Bep,
Ries den Dekker
Message from Marinus den Dekker
November 6, 2016 11:09 AM
Dear Vivian,
It is a long time ago you two, Jim and you, made a visit to Holland. Nice memories! I remember you saying: “yes!!! you are related! you really are from the same family! big ears!!!” When I see my own head in the mirror I still think about that, and say to myself: “big ears…”
And now Jim has passed away. It must be sad and hard for you after so many years together, without him and being alone. We hope you will find comfort and rest in the faith he is in eternal peace now. But nevertheless the lack and the grief must be great. We wish you all strength you do need in these days.
We understood you left the B&B some years ago. I myself have been retired in the summer of 2015, after I had been a minister of the church for 42 years, the last 22 years in ‘Dordrecht cathedral’. We are still living in the church house, we bought it 12 years ago.
Take care, Vivian!
All the best from Jim’s Dutch cousin, and his wife Bep,
Ries den Dekker
It is a long time ago you two, Jim and you, made a visit to Holland. Nice memories! I remember you saying: “yes!!! you are related! you really are from the same family! big ears!!!” When I see my own head in the mirror I still think about that, and say to myself: “big ears…”
And now Jim has passed away. It must be sad and hard for you after so many years together, without him and being alone. We hope you will find comfort and rest in the faith he is in eternal peace now. But nevertheless the lack and the grief must be great. We wish you all strength you do need in these days.
We understood you left the B&B some years ago. I myself have been retired in the summer of 2015, after I had been a minister of the church for 42 years, the last 22 years in ‘Dordrecht cathedral’. We are still living in the church house, we bought it 12 years ago.
Take care, Vivian!
All the best from Jim’s Dutch cousin, and his wife Bep,
Ries den Dekker
Message from Roger & Barbara
October 26, 2016 2:39 PM
Many thanks for your lovely e.mail Viv, we did not receive the pictures but that doesn't matter, you said the flowers were lovely and that you enjoyed them and that was the intention for sending them.
You and Jim were soulmates, and that was evident for all to see when meeting you both. You were meant to be together and your life reflected that. For a while Casey was part of that family, then Maggie Came in to complete the family again and it was a joy to see, let alone be privileged to be a part when staying with you. We hope you find the strength to carry on (as Jim would have wanted),
We seem to be having a bad year, 2016 has not been kind to us, we have lost 3 very good friends throughout the Spring and Summer. I know this is not a patch on your loss, and sincerely wish we could take some of your pain away.
Take comfort in the fact that both you and Jim were a couple in a million, we have never met anyone who could take the place of you both in our hearts and we never will - that's for SURE.
Please keep in touch
ROGER & BARBARA
You and Jim were soulmates, and that was evident for all to see when meeting you both. You were meant to be together and your life reflected that. For a while Casey was part of that family, then Maggie Came in to complete the family again and it was a joy to see, let alone be privileged to be a part when staying with you. We hope you find the strength to carry on (as Jim would have wanted),
We seem to be having a bad year, 2016 has not been kind to us, we have lost 3 very good friends throughout the Spring and Summer. I know this is not a patch on your loss, and sincerely wish we could take some of your pain away.
Take comfort in the fact that both you and Jim were a couple in a million, we have never met anyone who could take the place of you both in our hearts and we never will - that's for SURE.
Please keep in touch
ROGER & BARBARA
Message from Christi
October 26, 2016 2:34 PM
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
'The King of Terrors', a sermon on death delivered in St Paul's Cathedral on Whitsunday 1910, while the body of King
Edward VII was lying in state at Westminster: published in Facts of the Faith, 1919
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
'The King of Terrors', a sermon on death delivered in St Paul's Cathedral on Whitsunday 1910, while the body of King
Edward VII was lying in state at Westminster: published in Facts of the Faith, 1919
Message from Christwel
October 26, 2016 2:32 PM
Dear Vivian, You find me crying too because I remind Jim as a very kind, a verý gentle, a very handsome and a very caring and attached man to you, to his dogs , to life and harleys. To me he was a very gentle nad warmhearted host and I never forget my stay with you
What a terrible blow for you, Dear Vivian but you are not alone I see from your obituary guestbook ( which did not allow an entry of mine..) There are a lot of people who estimate and like Jim very much and that will never cease. It so hard to live with death, our greatest mystery. So I join in the row of all those who wish your good beloved Jim eternal peace and joy, who always remember him as a very good person on our earth and who wish you now who recently wrote that you feel still so full of energy that this life energy is giving you strenght, consolation, new perspectives, new good companies.
I embrace you very heartily Dear Vivian from over the ocean and I dont know if you can find a little comfort in an incredible obituary speech which was held in England when a king had died. (see annex)
Much love and Gods blessings for Jim and you!
Yours Christel
What a terrible blow for you, Dear Vivian but you are not alone I see from your obituary guestbook ( which did not allow an entry of mine..) There are a lot of people who estimate and like Jim very much and that will never cease. It so hard to live with death, our greatest mystery. So I join in the row of all those who wish your good beloved Jim eternal peace and joy, who always remember him as a very good person on our earth and who wish you now who recently wrote that you feel still so full of energy that this life energy is giving you strenght, consolation, new perspectives, new good companies.
I embrace you very heartily Dear Vivian from over the ocean and I dont know if you can find a little comfort in an incredible obituary speech which was held in England when a king had died. (see annex)
Much love and Gods blessings for Jim and you!
Yours Christel
Message from Patti
October 26, 2016 2:27 PM
Vivian,
My deepest sympathy to you, Jim was quite a guy. The obituary is one of the
best written ones I have seen in a long time. He will long be remembered by
everyone. You are very fortunate to have had him for 55 years.
Xx
Patti
My deepest sympathy to you, Jim was quite a guy. The obituary is one of the
best written ones I have seen in a long time. He will long be remembered by
everyone. You are very fortunate to have had him for 55 years.
Xx
Patti
Message from Mary & David DeVolde
October 26, 2016 2:25 PM
Viv, I am so very sorry to read this, Jim was a great neighbor and friend, I
so enjoyed our time together. I know your heart is broken and I am praying
for you, may the lord be with you!!!
In prayer,
Mary
Mary & David DeVolder
so enjoyed our time together. I know your heart is broken and I am praying
for you, may the lord be with you!!!
In prayer,
Mary
Mary & David DeVolder
Message from Wayne and Sheila Sokach
October 26, 2016 2:22 PM
Dear Vivian,
Our deepest condolences to you and Maggie for your loss. I always looked forward to and enjoyed whenever I got to talk with Jim about big boy toys and other things. The very first time I saw Jim he was working on the tail light of his Jeep and I thought, "boy, I'd like to be doing that". That was before we were introduced. He had a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in many things and it was a pleasure to have known him.
Sincerely,
Wayne and Sheila Sokach
Our deepest condolences to you and Maggie for your loss. I always looked forward to and enjoyed whenever I got to talk with Jim about big boy toys and other things. The very first time I saw Jim he was working on the tail light of his Jeep and I thought, "boy, I'd like to be doing that". That was before we were introduced. He had a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in many things and it was a pleasure to have known him.
Sincerely,
Wayne and Sheila Sokach
A candle was lit by David Brown
on September 24, 2016 8:19 AM
Message from Christel Haberland
September 19, 2016 2:52 PM
Dear Jim,
its a long time ago that we met. I remember you gratefully as a very kind and gentle man, as a generous and helpful and as a supporting host and as a very loving husband and as a person that loves dogs very much as I do, too. We had dog walks together which I enjoyed very much .
I do wish you from the bottom of my heart eternal peace and relieve and joy on previously maybe unsuggested wonders. Please pray for us as we pray for you .
Dear Vivian,
you have been happy many, many years to have enjoyed such a stable and deep love with your dear husband Jim. May this happiness strenghten and console you from now on in eyery hour, night and day, because true love is always stronger than the pain due to the loss through death.
Sincerely yours
Christel who reminds you both vividly and dearly always
its a long time ago that we met. I remember you gratefully as a very kind and gentle man, as a generous and helpful and as a supporting host and as a very loving husband and as a person that loves dogs very much as I do, too. We had dog walks together which I enjoyed very much .
I do wish you from the bottom of my heart eternal peace and relieve and joy on previously maybe unsuggested wonders. Please pray for us as we pray for you .
Dear Vivian,
you have been happy many, many years to have enjoyed such a stable and deep love with your dear husband Jim. May this happiness strenghten and console you from now on in eyery hour, night and day, because true love is always stronger than the pain due to the loss through death.
Sincerely yours
Christel who reminds you both vividly and dearly always
Message from Vickie Johnson
September 16, 2016 8:14 PM
We're so sorry to hear this. I just lost a close friend last Thursday to endometrial cancer (the one I went to Texas to visit before we came up there in July.) Now Jim! Is there anything we can do for you or him? We will come up if you need us. Please let him know that he is in our thoughts and prayers and keep us posted.
Message from Linda Rider
September 13, 2016 4:11 PM
So many fun memories. My condolences to Viv and family.
Message from Helen Eigenberg
September 13, 2016 1:52 PM
I will miss you uncle Jim. I have the fondest memories visiting you and aunt Viv. Swimming in your pool and the Doberman dogs! You were a gentle giant. I love you and aunt Viv
A candle was lit by Helen Eigenberg
on September 13, 2016 1:49 PM
A candle was lit by The Mabry Family
on September 13, 2016 12:58 PM
Message from Pete & Maureen
September 13, 2016 10:28 AM
Viv, we can't express our sorrow for Jim's passing. He always added a fun and interesting twist to our visits to Sodus Point. I'll always remember our breakfasts and the special dinners we shared. Harleys will remind me to say prayer for him and recall the good times. I am happy I had a chance to know him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Pete & Maureen
Message from Pete & Sharon Stockman
September 13, 2016 9:52 AM
We were shocked and deeply saddend to hear of Jim's passing; He was a unique person with a refreshing childlike personality. Our hearts go out to Vivian and Maggie. RIP Jimmy
A candle was lit by Pete & Sharon Stockman
on September 13, 2016 9:47 AM
A candle was lit by Audrey Stockman Dozier
on September 13, 2016 8:11 AM
A candle was lit by Willem & Marjon van der Knaap
on September 13, 2016 5:36 AM
Message from Willem & Marjon van der Knaap
September 13, 2016 5:23 AM
Dear Vivian,
With great regret we did receive the message of the decease of Jim (James). Jim will be remembered by us as the good tempered man always in control of himself.
We sincerely hope you will find the strength and courage to bear this loss, we cherish your friendliness and hospitality from our visit to Sodus Point.
with our heartfelt condolences, sincerely yours
Willem & Marjon van der Knaap
With great regret we did receive the message of the decease of Jim (James). Jim will be remembered by us as the good tempered man always in control of himself.
We sincerely hope you will find the strength and courage to bear this loss, we cherish your friendliness and hospitality from our visit to Sodus Point.
with our heartfelt condolences, sincerely yours
Willem & Marjon van der Knaap
Message from Roger and Barb Sago
September 13, 2016 2:44 AM
Our dear Viv, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. the first time I came to Sodus, I was made so welcome that I vowed to bring Barbara over, we were overwhelmed by the friendship and love showed us by you both.
Jim was a great guy, We will remember him with love.
With our love, Roger and Barb. Boston U.K.
Jim was a great guy, We will remember him with love.
With our love, Roger and Barb. Boston U.K.
Message from Dean and Lindsey Basinger
September 12, 2016 10:06 PM
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, and that it happened so quickly. I will always remember his kindness and his joy in talking to your guests at the Carriage House. We trust that you are looking to our Heavenly Father for comfort and peace.
Message from Peter Syracusa
September 12, 2016 8:23 PM
Meet you Jim when I bought the house across the street from you and Vivian. We became friends and because of you I bought a Harley Davidson and enjoyed riding with you .
You where a fun guy and we had many good laughs .
My best memory of you was when I was on the roof of my house and being afraid of heigh , was afraid to come down the latter but you helped me down off the roof and we then had a beer.
Will always have great memiors of you .
RIP my friend.
You where a fun guy and we had many good laughs .
My best memory of you was when I was on the roof of my house and being afraid of heigh , was afraid to come down the latter but you helped me down off the roof and we then had a beer.
Will always have great memiors of you .
RIP my friend.
Message from Pamela Adams
September 12, 2016 7:43 PM
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I still remember my first visit to your B&B and meeting the two of you. Since we arrived on a motorcycle, Jim had you park the corvette outside so we could park our bike in the garage.....enjoyed many more 4th of July celebrations at your B&B and always thought of you both as dear friends. May your lifetime of memories bring you and Maggie comfort during this difficult time. Love you Viv!
Message from Helen Brown Pierce
September 12, 2016 4:27 PM
We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember Jim and Don. And the fun things they got into. They will party now.
Message from Jack and Barb Braden
September 12, 2016 4:05 PM
Vivian,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, may you find comfort in the
sympathy expressed by your friends and love ones.
Love,
Barb and Jack Braden
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, may you find comfort in the
sympathy expressed by your friends and love ones.
Love,
Barb and Jack Braden
Message from Beverlee & Jimmy Lewis
September 12, 2016 11:50 AM
Our hearts are breaking at the loss of such a wonderful guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Viv and Maggie too. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Bev & Jim Lewis
Love,
Bev & Jim Lewis
Message from Pat Kalima
September 12, 2016 11:50 AM
Although I am many miles away, I have missed the humor and love of life that Jimmy always showed, and the love he showed in his own personal for Vivian. I have missed this for more than 15 years, but I will never forget it. God bless you Vivian. I know Jimmy is in a place where he will never grow older, never have pain or sorrow, and where you and he will sometime be united in the love he had for you. My Aloha, to you both, Good by my friend Jimmy and I love you my friend Vivian.
Message from Pat and Walt Stauffer
September 12, 2016 11:48 AM
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. When we first moved to Sodus Point were warmly greeted by Jim and Vivian. Our sincere condolences to Vivian and the rest of the family. Our prayers will be with you.
Message from Gen and Larry Britt
September 12, 2016 11:13 AM
We are thinking of you Viv. Our condolences to you and your family.
Message from Edward Wagemaker
September 12, 2016 10:42 AM
I will miss my childhood & life long friend greatly. I love you Viv
A candle was lit by Edward Wagemaker
on September 12, 2016 10:38 AM
Message from Jackie and Nick Cutter
September 12, 2016 10:37 AM
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Jim. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Viv and your family. Jim was a great guy and we loved coming to the bed and breakfast and just talking. He will be missed by family and friends. RIP Jim.
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