Dorrell J. Jim Wilson

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If Tears Could Build a Stairway If tears could build a stairway. and memories a build a lane I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. No Farewell words were spoken No time to say ‘goodbye’ You were gone before I knew it and only God knows why My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow What it meant to love you– No one can ever know But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times life still has much in store Since you’ll never be forgotten I pledge to you today A hollowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay. Jimmy and Mary were wonderful neighbors and friends. Always had door open policy and a beer in hand to offer if you stopped for a visit. They helped us out a lot by watching Lindsey and Cory after school. Used to make me so mad they would eat Mary’s grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup with milk. But would not touch that stuff at our house. Jimmy was a big help to all the neighbors but to Bill especially his help with the pool saved us tons of money and I remember watching the two of them in the heat of the day with blue jeans on working on that damn pool pumb. Surprised they didn’t pass out. Jimmy built Cory his first bicycle jumping ramp so he could jump the curbs Cory felt like king of the block. Cory had built a potato guy from instructions off the internet and showed it to Jimmy and they both enjoyed shooting it off, but Jimmy wasn’t satisfied with that he went and built his own bigger and better and the two would have contests to see whose potato would go furthest. 4th of July was also fun when Michal, Mallory and my kids were young we would go to All Star Sports set on the tail gate of the PU and eat Popcorn and watch the fireworks. Afterwards we would head home to shoot off our own and Jimmy, Bill and Cory would use sling shots to see how far in the air they could send those Ground Blooms and Mary would fuss at them. We will truly miss Jimmy even though we did not talk everyday I would see him in the yard or backing out of the drive way or getting the mail, you would know what he was up to.

Jim was an amazing person! I worked with him for several years at the base. He was fun, quick witted and ALWAYS gave my husband a hard time – which I thoroughly enjoyed!!! I loved him very much. I lost my mother last year, I found a poem that I would like to share which has helped me tremendously. Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter. And if you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister who walks in grief beside you. And when you need me, put your arms around anyone and give to them what you need to give to me. There are so many who need so much. I want to leave you something – something much better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I’ve known or helped in some special way. Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind. You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones, by embracing them and living in their love. Love does not die, people do. So, when all that’s left of me is love, give me away as best you can. ~author unknown