My condolences to Jim's family. He was so helpful to me and to my entire department when he worked for the University's Division of Sponsored Programs. I am sorry for your loss.
I only just now learned of Jim's passing and send my deepest sympathy to his wife Mary and family. Jim was a fabulous addition to our staff in sponsored programs, always willing to take on the toughest assignments. We will all miss him very much.
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He certainly did have a great sense of humor. I'll be waiting for my beer in heaven Jim!! God bless the Leaven family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim had a great sense of humor. I'll never forgot April Food Day during the construction of the Tippe College of Business (PBB). Jim announced that because of construction water would be turned off in Gilmore Hall resulting in everyone needing to use the Porta Potty located in the courtyard of the two buildings. There was a rumbling throughout the office of Sponsored Programs and tirades of unhappiness. I don't recall how long Jim let this go before revealing his joke but it is classic Jim.
Jim had a great sense of humor. I'll never forgot April Food Day during the construction of the Tippe College of Business (PBB). Jim announced that because of construction water would be turned off in Gilmore Hall resulting in everyone needing to use the Porta Potty located in the courtyard of the two buildings. There was a rumbling throughout the office of Sponsored Programs and tirades of unhappiness. I don't recall how long Jim let this go before revealing his joke but it is classic Jim.
You are missed, Jim. Thanks for always welcoming me into your home, and being such a kind and gentle man. I am grateful to have known you and that you did such a fine job raising one of my best friends. Rest in peace forever.
mary and family members - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. it is a blessing that jim is at peace. he was a good man, and i was privileged to work with him. - jean
