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Post by Jeff McGahey on Oct 4, 2004 11:25:30 GMT -5
Hello All, It is with great sadness today I have to announce that Jim Clara died on Saturday afternoon. He was only 49 years old. He had been ill for some time but in the last couple of months he was diognosed with cancer. His family were with him at the end and he died peacefully. He will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered at the Big Sur, a place that Jim loved to be. There will be a memorial service soon and I will keep you posted.  He will be sadly missed by the modelling community. Jeff McGahey |
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Post by Jeff McGahey on Oct 5, 2004 14:49:21 GMT -5
Hello All,
Here is an email I have received from Simon Rollason.
It is with great sadness to hear the news about jim i send deepest condolances to his family and frends.
He was a real character and fun inside and out of work
I had some great times with him ,he helped make my time in California very special
Thinking of you jim
simon
Thanks Simon.
Jeff.
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Post by Dennis Swinburne on Oct 5, 2004 15:21:31 GMT -5
Richard Dakins and I were with Jim the day before he was set free from his pain. He really enjoyed the multi colored roses in the coke bottle I brought him from my garden. Jim loved nature and especially his freedom to choose and go where he wanted. He loved his work and he took pride in doing the very best he could whether a clay model or his stain glass projects.
I have known Jim from old ACC GM days to VW-Audi Simi Valley Days. I will miss him and his great attitude about life!
As I see it he is free to go where and when he wants in total appreciation of his Universe.
Sail on Jim..have a good one.... we won't forget you.
Den Swinburne
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Post by Jeff McGahey on Oct 6, 2004 11:38:10 GMT -5
Hello All, Here is the contact address to send your condolences: Max Dugall
1810 Via Petirrojo
Apt. J
Thousand Oaks
CA 91320
Jeff. |
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Post by greg swan on Oct 8, 2004 7:51:35 GMT -5
worked with Jim for some years in SoCal. Made the work day pass quickly with his unique take on the world.
Glad he had friends by his side when the time came.
Thinking of you, Yimmy, RIP
Greg Swan
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Post by Mark Richards on Oct 13, 2004 13:10:10 GMT -5
I first met Jim in the early 70’s at Chrysler Design, then worked together at General Motors Design Center. We have been best friends for all of these years. I want to let the friends of the Jim Clara know that a Memorial Service will be held at 9:30am, Saturday, October 16, 2004 at St. Paul of Tarsus, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd. Clinton Township, Michigan. Mark Richards  |
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Post by stevea on Oct 13, 2004 14:51:42 GMT -5
I have had the opportunity to work with Jim both as a co-worker at Volkswagen of America and as his manager at General Motors. In both instances he has been an ambassador to the sculpting community. His enthusiasm and natural ability offered trainees a perfect insight into the world of automotive design modeling. With his friendly and positive attitude towards any project, it made him the ideal candidate to ease any new sculptor into their position on their first day at work. Life is cruel, he is a big loss to our community  My condolences go out to his family and friends on this very sad occasion, he will be greatly missed. Steve Austin |
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Post by Neville Gillett on Oct 19, 2004 6:32:04 GMT -5
Hi All,
It is with great sadness I have learnt of the death
of Jim Clara. I worked with Jim at GM in SoCal in 2000
and enjoyed his humour and love of life. He was a
superb craftsman who loved to pass on his Knowledge,
and I will treasure the many fine tools he made for me.
He will be sorely missed
Neville Gillett
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Post by hans lapine on Oct 25, 2004 18:44:48 GMT -5
I was fortunate to do projects with Jim during his days at TFX and work with him at VW&Audi Simi Valley.
He was one hell of a character and a master of our trade.
We will miss him greatly and I for sure will never forget him.
My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones
Hans
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