Tributes

-----Original Message-----
From: cfischer
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 1:34 PM
To: bosse63
Subject: Re: [bosse63] Bosse 63 - James Frederick Goodridge

We went through early grade school together and then high school, of course.  I am very sad to read of his passing.

carol shields fischer

-----Original Message-----
From: singllade
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:32 PM
To: bosse63
Subject: Re: [bosse63] Bosse 63 - James Frederick Goodridge

Thank you for notifying everyone Tim.  Jim was one of my very first boyfriends in grade school.  It was very thoughtful of you.

Carolyn Clark  '63

-----Original Message-----
From: Bradley, Edward L.
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 10:29 AM
To: bosse63
Subject: [bosse63] Old Friends and Memories

Yesterday when I read this about Jim I was taken back many years.  I can't remember when Jim and I first met, but we were classmates at Stanley Hall. Although we lived about a half dozen blocks apart, we became "bicycle" friends for a few years during those early grade school days. Jim lived as few doors south on Kentucky Ave from where Carol Stock's Dad's office later was at the corner of Walnut. What I'll always remember is Jim's bicycle, a 26" Schwinn Corvette with chrome fenders. I remember it because I got one like it for Christmas after we were riding friends, and it was my first new big kid bicycle. I'll also remember that Jim was the best artist in the class while we were in grade school. I think back then we called them "draw-ers". He was probably the best draw-er at Bosse too, but my memory has faded about that part of high school, and I can remember Jim better from Stanley Hall. There was also a "neat" huge Buckeye tree down the street from Jim's house, and along Kentucky Ave we'd do our arms up and down at the big trucks, so they'd blow their horns. They weren't called 18 wheelers then. These are pleasant memories.

Speaking of Stanley Hall, Marsha, I hope you're doing well.

Take care all, Ed

-----Original Message-----
From: singllade
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 6:14 PM
To: bosse63
Subject: Re: [bosse63] Old Friends and Memories

I also have a "Jimmy" Goodridge memory that has stayed with me for all of these years I'd like to share.  I lived a couple of blocks from Ed Bradley and Jimmy and Jimmy would ride his bike or walk to my house fairly often when we were about 10 or 11 years old.  I vividly remember a day it was snowing and I was outside making a snowman and Jimmy came by and started helping me.  I got a little crazy as usual and threw a snowball at him, then another, then another.  Jimmy would not throw one back at me and I asked him why (it kind of hurt my feelings he didn't want to "play" with me).  He said, "I wouldn't throw a snowball at you, you're a girl and I might hurt you."  He was my Prince Charming from then on and I wanted him to be my boyfriend, but he never knew it.  Jimmy was a real class act even in elementary school.

Rest well Jimmy.  We will miss you!

Carolyn Clark Sanderson 

-----Original Message-----
From: Marsha Zizzo
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 5:02 AM
To: Bosse63

Subject: [bosse63] Memories are Good

Hi to All of You! Carolyn & Ed brought back memories of Jim for me too.  Jim and I were in Art Class and we would make those goofy birds, remember when that was our assignment at SH. Jim & I would see who could make the one with the most colors. Jim came over to my house to see my Dad's artwork and they would talk about art and Dad would get his books out for him. I know at Bosse Mr. Snethen really liked hanging out with Jim in class. Jim did one of the covers for our first booklet that we put out for one of our Reunions. Yes, he was a quiet man and a good one, and he will be missed, but we have our Memories.

As for me I am going to IU Med Center this coming Friday to see a Dr. Pascuzzi, ALS specialist in the field. I am kind of excited about doing this. Jason, my son is going to take me. So, next weekend I will give you an update on all that is told me. I am still working and have more good days. Every once in awhile I take a day off, leg isn't up to par. But you know what I get to do...I go out side and look at all of the new foliage and am appreciating every thing around me. I am Blessed everyday because of all of your Prayers and Thoughts. Thank All of You for Caring! Marsha

-----Original Message-----

From: cfischer
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 10:07 AM
To: bosse63

Subject: Re: [bosse63] Old Friends and Memories

Like you all, I was very saddened to hear about Jimmy.  I sent in a memory note for his family to the website that Tim so kindly forwarded.  Jimmy and I went to grades one through three together; Dewey Gourley was our art teacher at Columbia School , and he impacted many lives. Carolyn, like you, he was my "crush", only it was the third grade after his mom took us to see "The Conquest of Everest" downtown.  Ed, I could not believe you remembered the exact bicycle!    In my years of teaching high school, I often told "Jimmy" stories to make a point.  Surely, his passing is a tragedy.

carol shields fischer

-----Original Message-----
From: ljabdon722
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 2:59 PM
To: bosse63
Subject: [bosse63] memories

I was also saddened by the news of Jim's passing.  I only remember him from high school, but do remember what a talented artist he was.

It's always good to hear from everyone, whether the news is good or otherwise.  Best wishes & prayers to Marsha & all others in our class.

Linda Lamport Abdon