Jim Foley Update

HappyChristian · July 29, 2023

12 hours ago, Napsterdad said:

I did not know Jim too well and don't know if he had ever served in the military. If so, a commonly forgotten vet benefit is burial costs. Contact the Veteran's Administration if Jim served.

While not knowing Jim well, I did enjoy his fellowship here. He will be missed. I have been and will continue to pray for Jim and his family.

Linda said Jim was not in the military, but she thanks you.

Jim_Alaska · July 29, 2023

On 7/27/2023 at 1:37 PM, HappyChristian said:

"I received news Jim will probably pass away within 24 hours.

Again I will give my condolences to those who loved and cared for him. My heart is weighed down and extremely sad for my loss as well. I don't know how I am going to get through this, but I know Jehovah God knows and understands my sorrow and will give me peace. But I also know that will take time. I do pray I have the strength to get through this and continue on without him. It will not be easy.

Linda"

As of today he is hasn't passed away. Thank you so much for all your love and prayers.

Linda

HappyChristian · July 30, 2023

Jim is now with the Savior Whom he loved so dearly.

"Jim passed away at 8:24pm tonight - July 29, 2023. He lived a good long life. He didn't think he would make it much past his mid 70s... but he did. Rest in peace My Love.

Linda"

Jerry · July 30, 2023

Now Jim is home forever with the Lord!

https://realmccoy.earnestlycontending.com/ive-gone-home/

BrotherTony · July 30, 2023

So very sorry for your loss, Linda. You're in our thoughts and prayers. The consolation is that he's with the Savior now, no pain or worries, and that we will see him again.

WellWithMySoul · July 30, 2023

Linda, my heart is sad that Jim is gone from you and from us. It is comforting to know that he is safely home with our Saviour, and we can rejoice in that even as we grieve here. It's so wonderful that the Lord understands. It grieves Him so very much when the lost perish. Yet it's so comforting to know His love for us is so great that He is taken with our grief even when we know a loved one has gone to be with Him. When we weep, He weeps. He loves you so much, Linda...and I will continue to lift you up in prayer.

HappyChristian · July 30, 2023

"I thank you so much for those who donated. We received $370 towards his burial in the fundraiser through PayPal and a few have checks in the mail. I don't know yet how much the total will be. But no matter how much it is, everything helps. Thank you.
He will probably be laid to rest in the next few days.
Linda"

HappyChristian · August 2, 2023

"It has taken time for Jim's daughter and I to get this put together and organized. Jim will be laid rest on:

Date: August 5th 2023

Time: 10:30 am

Place: Happy Camp Cemetery, California

Address: 123 Buckhorn Rd, Happy Camp CA 96039

There will only be a prayer said at the gravesite. His pastor will pass out flyers to direct those who want to attend Jim's memorial to the church where it will be held.

All who want to attend are welcome.

Linda"

WellWithMySoul · August 2, 2023

Thank you for the information. I wish that we could attend the services, but are headed up to Washington tomorrow...not far from where Happy Christian is. I shall be lifting Linda and Jim's daughter up in prayer though, and hope that the services will be a testimony to any that attend--that are lost. May they also be a comfort and encouragement to the saved. I will miss Jim here on OLB as I do Mike (Uke) and Alan (Rebecca, I think of you and your mom often and whisper prayers for you). I learned a lot from these fellas, and they were a blessing to me over the years.

DaveW · August 3, 2023

I would be there if there was any way possible, but alas, travelling from WA is not possible for me at the moment.

BrotherTony · August 3, 2023

I truly wish that I could go. A trip from Middle Tennessee to California is just not possible at this time.

HappyChristian · August 3, 2023

Same (although my WA is a different location than @DaveW's WA heh)

@WellWithMySoul, will you be in the area long? Would love to get together if so.

WellWithMySoul · August 3, 2023

We are on the road now. Our stay in WA is going to be fairly short. We have 2 sons up there in the Lacey area. Tomorrow we will be going to see Tim's 102 yr old mom in Enumclaw (she still ministers to others). Saturday we will going to our youngest son's retirement from the military ceremony. Our daughter in law is having a party for him too. We leave on Monday to return home.

It would've been great to meet you and visit your church, but it looks like time will be too tight.

HappyChristian · August 3, 2023

5 hours ago, WellWithMySoul said:

We are on the road now. Our stay in WA is going to be fairly short. We have 2 sons up there in the Lacey area. Tomorrow we will be going to see Tim's 102 yr old mom in Enumclaw (she still ministers to others). Saturday we will going to our youngest son's retirement from the military ceremony. Our daughter in law is having a party for him too. We leave on Monday to return home.

It would've been great to meet you and visit your church, but it looks like time will be too tight.

Oh, too bad! Although it sounds like your days are going to be well-packed! We are actually on the peninsula, so a few hours away from where you'll be. Have a great time!