James P. Gallagher

June 9, 1937 - March 23, 2021

In Loving Memory

Dear Judy,

Diane and I are very sad to learn that Jim passed away last spring.  I tried to email Jim recently and got an automated reply that the old email address had been hacked.  I also tried to call your old number in Sandy, UT, but the number no longer works. So I searched the internet and found Jim's obituary from Starks Funeral Parler.  We have such wonerful memories of our association with you and Jim through Lotus West.  Without Jim's help I could not have built our Lotus Seven, for which I will always be grateful.  Thank you for all the years you have sent us Christmas cards with letters about your tavels and your family that made us feel like we were still in touch.  We hope you are doing OK and know that we miss Jim, too.

 

Jim and Diane Sapienza
charlotte, NC

Dear Judy and Family.  We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing.   I just discovered the video on Jmi's obituary page.  I watched the whole thing.  What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful guy!  Looks like you chose the same path after retirement that my wife and I did,  I retired fron the Air Force in 1990 and we began our cruise adventures in 1995 at my wife's insistence and never looked back.  We recognize many of the backgrounds in your photos.  We spent the next 25 years traveling and have no regrets.  Unfortunately, medical problems have entered the picture to alter our life style, but you can't erase those memories!  I did videos for my sister on her 70th birthday and my mother on her passing at 84, but will probably have to do my own (better get started, LOL).  We last saw Jim at our 50th RTB reunion and were entertained by his impromptu sing alongs on the piano.  What great memories!  Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.  Thank you for sharing yours and  Jim's lives together.

Randy and Lieu Schamberger, Class of '62 RTB's

Randall Schamberger
niceville, FL
Judy we were so sad to hear of Jim's passing. Best wishes to you and your family. Pat & Don
Don and Pat Fullerton
murray, UT
Judy,I was so sorry to hear about Jim. We have shared so many adventures since we first met on that trip to Antarctica on the old Russian spy ship and icebreaker, the Marco Polo. I have so many memories of circumventing Africa ( remember climbing the sand dunes in Namibia), exploring ancient cultures in Turkey, Indonesia and Central America, sailing the South Pacific for 60 days and meeting exotic animals in the Gallopagus Islands with you and Jim. Then there were our trips to Europe! How many times did we visit Barcelona! How many games of "Crazy Rummy" did we play! I loved the exploring we did on our own. Remember our trip to the zoo in Guatemala City, where as non-natives,we were as much an object of curiosity as the animals? Jim's presence, adventurous spirit, curiosity and love of travel will be missed but hopefully in time, you will find comfort in remembering the well-lived life you shared.
Lee Ann McCormick
melbourne beach, FL
I'll always remember quartet rehearsals with Jim, and frustrating the other members when the rehearsal turned into "gearhead" talk. Also the fun quartet drive to competition in Cheyenne when we had to take a quick detour to the Evanston hospital for a kidney stone. Jim toughed it out and albeit although a little drugged up we still competed that very evening. He was a great friend and quartet mate, I will miss him dearly.
Douglas J Jones
taylorsville, UT
Aunt Judy, and all my cousins , I want you to know how sorry I am to hear that U. J. has passed. I feel so lucky to have been spent time with him. He was like a father to me and I am eternally grateful for him being in my life. Love, Brenda and family
Brenda and Michael Cruz
san tan valley , AZ
Dear Judy and Family, We first met Jim at pilot training in 1962. Margaret and I enjoyed his friendship during that year. He always had an interest in sports cars as he was driving a Jaguar at that time. After the air force I went to work with Delta and Jim was with Western and we reconnected while you still lived in California. Then we both ended up with Delta. Margaret and I send our most sincere condolences. Sincerely, Andre Lovas
Andre Lovas
fairburn, GA
I had the pleasure of knowing Jim since 1958 at the USAF Academy. Jim was a caring, thoughtful, and energetic person who was always fun to be around. We were based together first in the Air Force, and then with Western and Delta Airlines. His engaging smile and fast wit seemed to be always with him, no matter the problems of the day. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to be around him.
Vern Wood
grapevine, TX
Dear Judy and Family, We send our sympathy. We will remember good times together among some the Cedar City Shakespeare Festival and the Luau -picture attached. Best to you, at this time, Barbara and Stuart
Barbara and Stuart Young
sandy, UT
I remember many barbershop harmony events that included Jim. 'Loved his happy spirit and always willing to harmonize a tune or a tag. May he rest in peace. I send my best wishes to all the Gallagher family.
Mike Deputy
sandy, UT
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Seems like yesterday I saw him in his garage building or repairing something he needed for a project of his. A life well lived. Our condolences to you and your family Judy. Jim and Joanie Edwards
Jim Edwards
ankeny, IA
Judy & Family, We are saddened by Jim's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers. Gene & Debbie
Debra McBride
wellsville, UT
Judy and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Jim was truly one of the “good guys.” As a First Officer I was always excited when bids came out and I was going to have the pleasure of flying with Jim in the next month. And we flew together a number of times. I last saw Jim at a luncheon at Summit Vista; we talked afterwards and he was, as always, smiling and energetic. May God bless you and your family with strength and hope at this time. Jim’s memory will always be a bright spot in my recollections.
Michael Hannan
cottonwood heights , UT