My first memory of Jim is traveling with him and his children to Yellowstone, we loaded up in his big Suburban and off we went - with seven kids in tow. Jim met my parents in college and the rest is history. My sisters and I have been friends with his children for as long as we can remember. I remember his big smile and his wonderful laugh. He was always thoughtful and kind. When I was in the eighth grade I did a presentation on sports, Jim let me wear his USU Letterman's Jacket to school that day as part of my presentation, I felt like the coolest kid in the world. I wasn't even worried that the jacket came down to my knees, I've never forgotten that act of kindness.