James Isgar Obituary

I will always remember Jim as the guy who would walk into the FSA Office with a big smile, a big hello and the guy who had so much on his mind it was hard for him to sit for 5 minutes. It was a challenging but rewarding experience for me to work with him. Brenda, Sarah & Kate, I did not get to know you and am so sorry I didn't get the opportunity to work with you. Andy, you were my life-saver when I needed my flat on my truck changed and Matt I had so much fun working with you during my time with FSA. My thoughts & prayers go out to all you all.

Brenda,

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Even though I didn't know Jim personally, I wanted to let you know that at this time of sorrow, may faith give you strength for every tomorrow. The ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts.

God Bless You,

Debbie Rowe

It has been my privilege to have known Jim (and Brenda) since we were in the seventh grade. He was the best friend a person could have. My sincerest sympathies go out to Brenda, and to the Isgar family.

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a fine Senator and worked very hard for his district. I enjoyed knowing him while I was city manager of Cortez. He represented us very well.

It is with great sadness that I heard about Jim leaving us. I wish I had heard of his passing sooner so that I could have attended his memorial. However it is with great joy that I remember how much Jim and his family taught me, a city boy, about the rural life and how much family and friends really mean.

My deepest sympathies to the Isgar family. I knew Jim only briefly at Colorado University. We were both in engineering and he was a good friend. He switched majors and we slowly lost touch, but I saw him occasionally in Durango and followed his political career from Denver. He was great guy.

It was all too obvious that Jim was very ill, but he never once mentioned his illness or presented anything other than happiness. Patty and I hope that we will conduct our own departures with equal dignity.
Chris Isensee

I was deeply saddened of the loss of Jimmy. My condolences to the family.

We're saddened by Jim's passing---our heartfelt condolences to the Isgar Family.

I remember Jim as being a very warm and caring soul. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable -- a man who helped mend fences and build community. He made this world a much better place.

Condolences to all of the family.

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing.What a nice man he was! Sending Our Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers. Dennis and Cyndi Compton

One of the best men, ever! When he came to Michigan, the story raced around our neighborhood "there's a REAL cowboy over at the Roberts." I don't think he owned shoes til he became a senator..(his boots should be bronzed.) He is already sorely missed by his family....just knowing he isn't there anymore is heart-breaking to me. My deepest sympathy to all the Isgars and Jim's children, my grandchildren, whom I treasure...each of them outstanding in their own way......carrying on the best of their dad, including his wonderful sense of humor!

Jim was simply a wonderful person and a life long friend I regret not being able to spend more time with. We sharpened each others' intellect on many discussions about water law and policy. Too many high school days stories to tell most of which must remain untold. In testifying before his interim committee once on non-tributary ground water and the coal bed methane industry he tried to pry some old high school stories out of me.

I was pretty proud about my knowledge of accipters (hawks and such) and one day he and I were loading hay from one of those famous stacks and I looked up at a hawk circling and said, "Jim, do you know your hawks".... he glanced up at the majestic circling predator and said..."that's the neighbors". Durango/Hesperus and the state have lost a damn good man. May God enfold his family with His infinite love. Gerry

I work for the State-Department of Local Affairs located in Durango and have since 1989. I had the good fortune to get to know Jim when he was senator. He was so easy to work with and we collaborated on several projects including the addition of the welding building at the Tech School. I remember early in my career getting with Jim and representative Mark Larson. They taught me much. I last visited with Jim at Basin Coop a few months ago. Both of us getting propane. He was good and we laughed about many stories, but I could tell he was struggling. Jim helped make my career better. He was a model public servant that I admired and tried to emulate.

...Jim made my work as the region's only non-partisan oil and gas communication consultant credible and respected as I ran most everything by him for his OK
...He was virtually always available to me
as my key security blanket and sounding board
...LPC was richer for his life shared with the people and places he loved!
...THANK GOD FOR JIM!!
susan franzheim

Wow! What a life, what a family. I still can't believe Jim is gone. All my family love him. So many memories. From 1971 till today they have piled up. Brenda, Matt and all the family we pray for you and will be with you for any need you may have. I feel honored to have spent so much time with all of you!

Jim was such an outstanding man, loved by all. I recall him when he was a cute little boy .He grew up and became a very important person and still stayed so into peoples lives, Such a loss.Loved his black cowboy hat!!!

I will always remember Jim and the fun times we had at the farm in Breen as kids.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

Always a great time with Jim and his family. Nearly 30 years of the best hunting and fellowship you could ask for. Garry (Tx)

My Friend Jim, I will always refer to him as my friend ,long time family friend our families went back Many years. So many memories of past years. My thoughts and blessing go out to his family, such special people Lulu Mae Brown Hess. )Sue)