Mardi Gonyea (Nicklin)

Karen McCarty (Messina)

I was just notified late today that Jim white has passed suddenly. I am so so sorry Kathy. It is such a shock. I just spoke with Jim last week talking about the 60th reunion next year. Many brainstorming ideas. Jim was a whirlwind of ideas once he got started!  I first met Jim when I was 14. He was so polite and a sweet person. He used to come over to our house on Sunday nights and watch Disney with us.   My heart goes out to Kathy and the whole White family. As some of you know, my spouse of 50 years passed suddenly of a brain bleed seven years ago. Then two years later a nice man moved into my neighborhood. Three years later we married. We had a good year before he developed sarcoma brain cancer. He suffered tremendously through the treatments until he fell at night and also went into a coma.  I didn't get to say goodbye to either of them but I know we will all be together in heaven.  As several have said earlier, no one knows when God will call us home. We all must be ready!  I'm praying for Kathy and family. I would certainly donate to a Gofund me. 
 

Rhonda Berning (Zinn)

I am so so so very sorry to hear this unbelievably sad and tragic news about our loved and faithful friends passing.  Rita Parnel/ Rhymes just texted me with the news today.  Jimmy was so vibrant and caring and a wonderful friend to everyone....the man just CARED.  He will be missed and grieved for a long time.  Kathy, I am so sorry for the pain of your and the family's loss of a wonderful husband, father and human being.  We know he willl await seeing all the people he cared about  in  the Heaven we alll long to go and be reunited with the Lord.

Rhonda Berning Zinn

Lynn Marie Harris

The news is just so heartbreaking. Jim was one awesome guy!  We will all miss him, his stories, his adventures , his humor , of course his updates ,and  so much more.   My heart goes out to Kathy and family.   He truly embraced the philosophy of living and loving life and all that it has to offer   YOLO should be part of his name ! Go Fund Me sounds like an excellent idea.   Rest in peace Jim.  We will miss you. 

Molly Orr (Crockett)

I am beyond flabbergasted! I never post but I do read most everyone else's posts.  I didn't really know Jim or Kathy not having gone to RHS, but knew some of those posting from North/Pueblo Jr High, then the Sr year at Goddard.  My thoughts & prayers go out to Kathy & the family of Jim & Kathy.  There are no words that can take the pain away, but they may provide a little comfort for such a terrible time in the family's lives.   Truly wish I had made the trip to Albuq for the get together the day after Thanksgiving but figured I wouldn't know anyone or be able to add to RHS memories.  My loss!   It will be strange to not read Jim's post with his wit & humor.  His knowledge of the daily lives of  those he would name off, the birthdays, their travels.  Kathy just know you & Jim are in my heart. 
Sincerely Molly Orr Crockett 

William Samuel "Bill" Sloan

I have been in touch with Jim's daughter Lyndee. I have set up a Go Fund Me site at  https//gofund.me/69350a5cc

The title is Jim White Roswell 66 Generosity

All funds will go to Kathy.

My wonderful brother by a different mother (and father). 

Bill

Terry Michael Boone

                      Cliff Sanders funeral January 3, 2015

              Jim Brown, Boyce McFarland, myelf, Jim White

More sad news-

I got a text last night from Annie-Boyce McFarland's wife-that Boyce died yesterday from a blood clot  that stopped his heart.

This is so shocking, as I had been texting Boyce about Jim White's death.  Boyce was telling me he'd started radiation and chemo a few weeks ago, but he was feeling good and he seemed in good spirits.  He and Annie live in Aiken, South Carolina and have a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina where they spend a good part of the year.  I talked to Annie this morning and, of course, she's in shock but mentiioned they might havea memorial in North Carolina in the spring.

Please keep Boyce and Annie in your prayers.

William Samuel "Bill" Sloan

Jim White gofundme.  I have learned if you search "godundme" then search "Jim White Roswell" you will find the correct place. When you click "Donate" please notice there is a sliding bar which you can slide to the left to reduce the "TIP"  for GoFundMe .com and all of your donation will go to Jim's family. Thanks

Judi Adams (Morris)

Thank you so much Bill for sending the GoFundMe page for Kathy as I know it is so appreciated. I got up this morning and that was my task to do. I was going to get AI to help me figure out how to do it so I was so glad to see that you had set it up. After I read everyone's messages this morning ....I continue to cry..

I had to laugh when one you wrote about Jim already in heaven setting up our next reunion when we all get there… So true......

it was so prophetic what Jim wrote last week about how we never know what tomorrow will bring and that we need to call our friends and family and classmates and check up on each other and be there for each other. That was so Jim.....Now he's on the other side, watching to make sure we do it💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️

Harold Lee "Pete" Garton Jr

Mary Husemoller

Both Jim and Boyce passing is just about more than my heart can take. I'm so glad that Boyce and Annie (Boyce's first wife) were able to reconnect and remarry after Boyce's 2nd wife passed.

Thank you so much for setting up the go fund me sight. 

William Samuel "Bill" Sloan

An update on the GoFundMe site for Jim White Roswell 66 Generosity:

Thank you contributors and all others who will contribute in the future. Your contributions do not have to be public so please use the privacy setting if you wish. I made my initial contribution public so you would know I have skin in the game. I will not look for contribution identifiers.

  I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I may be the "Organizer" but I have no (0) visibility of when and how much of your contributions are transferred to the "Beneficiary" Lyndee White, Jim and Kathy's daughter, who will be close by Kathy for some time. I think my "no visibility" is a good safety measure set up by GoFundMe.

If you would, please, reach out to friends to help support Kathy. 

Jim's parents and mine were good friends before he and I were born on the same day in St. Mary's, Roswell.  Jim and I were truly lifelong friends.  I am still eternally grateful to Jim for all he did to help us stay in touch with one another. I still have some of the news letters he prepared and mailed to us in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Jim was a generous, caring, and thoughtful friend to all of us.  

Margaret W. "Peggy" Ware (Koger)

Thank you, Bill! 

Terry Michael Boone

I've been thinking-and I find it somewhat ironic.

Boyce and his second wife were good friends with Jim and Cathy.  As she was dying of cancer, she told Boyce that she believed God wanted them to give their fifth wheel to Jim and Cathy .  After she died, Boyce  decided that in honor of her memory he would do just that.  This 5th wheel became Jim and Cathy's home for, I don't know, maybe the next 14 years.  As everyone knows, they traveled all over the country with it.  On October 23rd Jim sent me pictures of damage incurred by the 5th wheel and said it wasn't worth fixing.  It was just worn out and done. I was thinking to myself that this conclusion must have been somewhat traumatic for the Whites, as that was their home that  he's talking about. Then Cathy calls me and tells me Jim died on December 2nd and then Annie calls and tells me Boyce dies on December 5th.  The 5th wheel "dies" and a few weeks later the two other main characters in this story are dead as well. Maybe my imagination has gotten the best of me, but I still find this situation be be very Ironic. 

(An explanation for what may appear to be confusing.  Boyce was in Sweden where he met a blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl named Annie.  They married and I believe they had a boy and a girl.  They eventually got divorced.  Boyce married his second wife.  After she died, his kids suggested he contacted his ex-their mother.  They fell in love all over again and re-married.  Therefore, Annie was his first and his third wife)

Linda Lee Henry (Crowder)

Hi all! I have been so upset over Jim's and then Boyce's passing. I just can't believe it has happened even though it's Inevitable for all of us! Jim was an amazing man and he touched so many peoples lives! And my heart goes out to Kathy and all of the family! And the connection with Jim and Boyce is amazing. I like the way Terriy talked about the fifth wheel! Now both of them are up in heaven, looking down on all of us and talking about all the wonderful times through their lives they've had together. Everyone has written so eloquently about them, but all I can say right now, is that it is a tremendous loss to all of us but God has two wonderful guys up there now. Bless all of you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

James A "Jim" White

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Kathy, my heart goes out to you in your loss. I totally understand having lost two husbands in the last 7 years. I was with Paul for 50 years and John for 4 years.  I know they are both in heaven but they are definitely missed especially at this time of year. I am so glad you have your children and grands plus sisters to keep you occupied for now. Children are so resilient and will definitely keep you occupied through this sad time. Please know you were a wonderful companion and love of his life that enabled him to be the man he was meant to be. It's our job to forge ahead and make a difference in others lives now. May you be blessed.  Hugs, Karen 

Molly Orr (Crockett)

Really don't how to start this.  I usually don't get on our message center. I read but don't make too many comments.  I was texting Pat Scott West about the 60 year reunion, & if she had heard anything.  Pat told me to put my idea on the site & see what happens.  So here it is. 

Since our 50th reunion, I thought it would be fun & not a lot of work, to meet for the reunion at the same time that Roswell & Goddard have their yearly football game.  Meet for a tailgate, even those done by the different organizations from each school, that way we would not have to DO a tailgate.  So we could Tailgate & visit until time for game, then watch the game from the side that we graduated, after the game go for drinks or just some place to sit & visit.  Could meet for breakfast the next morning.

 
I thought I was going to meet a few friends the year after our 50th, at the next football game, but those that I spoke with weren't there.   I did enjoy the game though, even if by myself.   lol  Molly

Terry Michael Boone

BOYCE MCFARLAND-

Boyce's wife, Annie, contacted me today.  She wanted me to let everyone know that a memorial will be held on April 11th in West Jefferson, N. C.  She asks that anyone who would like to attend to please text her at         803-215-2069.  She says that, depending on how many people are coming, they will either have it at their cabin or another venue close by.

James A "Jim" White

William Samuel "Bill" Sloan

Classmates:  Margie and I will be attending Jim White's Celebration of Life on February 16th in Redmind, WA. Kathy has asked me to provide some fun anecdotes from Jim's early life in Roswell.  Most of the attendees at the Celebration are friends from the Redmond, Bellvue, Seattle area who know very little about his Roswell days. Please think and write to me any anecdotes you recall involving Jim. I am thinking interesting, fun, and hilarious stories. All stories will be appreciated.

Thank you to all of you who were able to contribute to the Go Fund Me.  Our respoinse was much appreciated by Kathy and her family.

From central Florida to all you from 1 degree Roswell to New York - STAY WARM!

Bill

Dennis R. Hunter

All ...

Cathy forwarded me both Celebration of Life links that were used for Jim gather Feb 16, 2026

Please copy each link into your browser and view the content of a fabulous life that Jim (and Cathy) had while here on this planet!

Take care one and all

https://vimeo.com/1161226492/584179af43?fl=pl&fe=sh

https://youtu.be/IMQVVFyk8BQ

Denny

Mardi Gonyea (Nicklin)

Lloyd E. Hatch

Same as Molly, wondering about our 60th. A Robert H Goddard centenial event is being held at Goddard High School on March 14, 2026.

James (Jim) H. Sanders

Sorry (once again) that I’m so late to post anything recently, as I really do enjoy reading about everyone’s ‘adventures’, both the good and the not-so-good.  Words don’t come easily for me now (and they never have ---- I am a numbers guy), and I agonized for some time over posting this to the forum.

I was stunned a few weeks ago to learn of the passing of Jim White & Boyce McFarland back in December.  My heart goes out to Kathy, Annie and their families.  I know that we will all miss them both…. greatly!  It’s comforting to know that we will be re-united with them in heaven.

I don’t recall ever having any classes with Jim in high school, and only really started to get to know him better at our 20^th and subsequent reunions.  He’s been the “common thread” that’s held us all together these last many years, be it through this class forum or his and Kathy’s personal visits with many of us during their many years of cross-country travel in their trailer.

Boyce & I were both drummers in the RHS Band (and in the South Jr. High Band unless my memory is totally defective!).  He, Craig Sutherland (another RHS Band drummer) & I were 3 players of a 4-some at the NMMI Golf Course during our 50^th (or was it 55^th?) reunion and really enjoyed the opportunity to do some ‘catching up’.

December 2025 was not kind to our families, as well.  Janet’s mother Lucille passed away Christmas night at the age of 96.  We held a memorial service & funeral for her January 14^th in Las Cruces.   

On a more cheerful note, we celebrated my mother’s 97^th birthday on January 16^th in Las Cruces.  She’s still in remarkably good shape for someone at her ‘advanced’ age.

February 3-10 we flew to Florida to spend some time with our granddaughter & family near Daytona Beach.
March 3-10 we flew to The Big Island to play tourist and complete our bucket list item to visit all 4 of the larger islands.

We plan to head out with the trailer (a 4 to 5 week ‘shake-down’ trip prior to our extended 3-month trip this fall) to Kings Canyon N.P. and Sequoia N.P. (I commend Jim & Kathy for their commitment and dedication to becoming full-time rv’ers for 8 years. Very impressive!) Then it’s down to Las Vegas for another week of bowling camp (yes, I’m still bowling leagues & looking for that first elusive 800 series).  Camp Bakes is led by a good friend and retired pro bowler, Mark Baker.  Then we’re off to Colorado for Mesa Verde N.P. & Rocky Mountain N.P.  before heading back west to another 2 or 3 parks on our way back to Portland, arriving home in late May.

And I like Molly Orr's suggestion about trying to work in a 60th reunion this fall the weekend of the annual RHS vs. GHS football game.