I was dumbfounded to hear of Jim's passing.  I did not know he was afflicted with brain cancer.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Jim was a fixture for me at E&S and Rockwell Collins.  He was brilliant in my opinion when it came to sensor simulation, and more than that, he was a person of kindness, truth, and integrity.  I never heard him say a bad thing about anyone else.  He was always a leader because of his sober character, deep technical knowledge, and consideration for others, regardless of what job role he was in.  I know that he mentored several people with regard to their career; helping them to see what their strengths were and how to apply them.

While I'm sure he is in a better place, doing much more important work for the souls of mankind, I also feel for your loss and pray that you may take comfort in knowing that he is still helping others as he did here in this life.

Dad, 

    You were an amazing man. You were a very big sports nut, and you loved the Utah Jazz. My favorite memory of dad is, when Becky and I took mom and dad to a Jazz game back in the 2009-2010 season. We had two sets of lower bowl seats. While mom and Becky sat in the 23rd row, dad and I sat in the 5th row. This was dad's first sitting that close at a Jazz game. I had just had shoulder surgery and he told me to sit on his left so people wouldn't hit my shoulder. Dad was having the time of his life at the game laughing, giggling, and taunting the players when they got mad at the refs or the Jazz players.
   One play that happened was when a Jazz player and a player from the Dallas Mavericks ran into each other and it caused the Jazz player to slam into the ref and sent the ref flying into the Mavericks bench. Dad was laughing so hard he smacked me as hard as he could in my right shoulder that had surgery. He said he apologized for hitting me in the shoulder, but he said it as he was laughing.  It was one of the most fun times I have ever had at a Jazz game.   I love and miss you dad.

Love Always,

Mat Child (son-in-law)

Dear Anelle

There is a special place in our hearts for you Anelle and for Jim. We enjoyed so much serving with you in the Washington DC temple, you both were such great examples of love and compassion. We share the memories of serving for two months as member locators and even though you struggled with pain in you knees you and Jim were very faithful. We love you both very much and we will miss Jim, his sweet spirit, and his wonderful musical talent.  With love Chuck and Kandis Thomas

To Anelle,
It was a privilege and honor to spend 18 glorious months serving with you and Jim in the Washington DC Temple. The memories of Jim leading the choir in the Rock Creek Ward. Your ever present gleam as you humbly served in the Temple - even our sushi lunch excursions together - are delightful memories that will not soon pass.  Thank you for sharing part of your lives with so many of us who love and adore you.

Even clothed with the knowledge we have of the eternities, we wish to express our love and prayers to you at this difficult time and share our deepest love for Jim. May the calming influence of the heavens grant comfort to you and your family.

With love,

Mark & Stephanie Payne 

Dearest Anelle,
We have found that what has made our missions most special and memorable has been who we served with.  Fellow missionaries, like you and Jim, who have extended such love and fellowship to us, and demonstrated such an example of love and service to the Savior and our brothers and sisters truly make missions worth every minute.  Thank you for serving with us.  We love you and Jim and look forward to an eternity of your fellowship.
Con amor, Ken and Sue Ann

Anelle, Jill, Steve, Sarah, Jennie, Sandy and Becky

Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you and your children.  We have known Jim for more than 30 years.  He is a man of great love, service and wisdom.  His testimony was sincere and powerful.  Jim was the scoutmaster just prior to my calling as the scoutmaster.  I was called not too long before summer and I was anxious at first about taking 30 boys camping  especially for a week with little experience and help. Jim jumped in and went to the first overnight camp to Lake Desolation and then for a full 5 nights six days at Camp Hunt at Bear Lake. I will never forget his help to me and his love of the boys. There is nothing quite like a testimony meeting under the stars surrounding a campfire.  He set a great example to all of us of what you can accomplish by loving and serving others.  
Richard and Elaine Henriksen

Anelle and Family,

My heart is so full of love for Jim.  He made me feel like family as I was his secretary for over 15 years.  He was not just a boss, he was a friend in so many ways. 
 
Some of you kids might remember going water skiing with Erik and I.  We had such a fun day.  He had such patience with each of you as he helped you learn to water ski.  He was so proud of each of you, as he talked about you often.

I love you Anelle.  My heart is so saddened.  You were his love and his life.   I truly loved him for his example. You always knew what he believed and he never wavered from that.  

My deepest sympathy, thoughts,  love, hugs and prayers go out to you Anelle and the family.

You will be so missed Jim.  Rest in Peace Friend

Connie Hansen


Dear Anelle and Family,
We are so grateful for the opportunity we had to serve in the Washington DC Temple  with Jim and Anelle Bleak.  You are noble people, and we love you both!  We will miss Jim deeply.  You were marvelous temple missionaries, and you did a superb job serving as the temple trainers for all our new district ordinance workers and our new temple missionaries.  You carried out your responsibilities in this and so many other areas, with love, care, great skill, and complete follow-up.  

Our love goes out to Anelle and all the members of the Bleak family.  This is a very sensitive time, but after serving with Jim and Anelle, there is amazing comfort as we look to the powerful ordinances and covenants in the temple to put Jim's passing in perspective.  His spirit lives, waiting on the other side of the veil preparing the way for Anelle and his wonderful family.  Through Jim's courageous fight this last year, and their love for all, Jim and Anelle have shown their understanding of the "power of godliness."

 With love, Kent & Kathryn Colton (Former Temple President & Matron, Washington DC Temple.)

Dad, 
Thank you for all the wonderful things you have taught me.  My earliest memory is seeing your reflection in the hardwood floor while you played the piano.  I remember the vibrations in my hands as you played Rachmoninoff.  It became my lullaby. 

Thank you for being excited when you showed me the blue prints for the microchip and for showing me how to fly simulators. I loved learning about what you did when you were away from us.  

Mom,  you are amazing!! Your love and support through this past year have been an example to everyone around you.  Thank though for taking such good care of dad.  We sure love you. 

We met Jim, Anelle and family in their early years of marriage.  We were all young and just starting our families in the neighborhood where all the streets were named after "nuts!"  (Nutree, Walnut Way,  Pinecone St., etc.)  We are not sure how "nutty" we all were, but we were fortunate to have the Bleak family, who were friends with everyone, welcome us to our new home.  You could always count on a smile and a kind word from Jim & Anelle.  They had a genuine interest in those around them.  Eventually, we both moved on to other areas.  But a wedding, missionary farewell, funeral, etc., would often re-connect us.  They would greet us with the same smile and love.  Such a kind and wonderful couple who always seemed to be so in love with each other.  We hope the memories of great times spent together will continue to bring smiles to your hearts!  Love, Scott & Suzi Hansen

I remember when I first moved into the ward and how kind and friendly Jim was  when I knew almost no one.  I was always impressed with his strong testimony of the gospel and his eagerness to go the extra mile in serving his Heavenly Father. I am sure that the Lord will have important things for him to do in the spirit world and that he is needed there to preach the gospel.  I pray that his family will be comforted and watched over.

Anelle,

Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing.  Truly happy that he is not suffering any longer and am grateful for the knowledge we all have for the plan of salvation.  Jim will always have a special place in our hearts.  It was 21 years ago that Jeff was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Jim was such a great missionary and teacher.  We love and miss you in the ward.   Take Care!  

Jeff & Verna Askwig

Anell and family,
I am so sad to hear that Jim lost his battle with cancer.  He was so brave and struggled so valiantly.  I am grateful that you and he were able to attend a couple of our E&S lunches this past year.  It was inspiring to see him fighting so hard and wonderful to hear him share his memories of E&S with us.  God bless you as you bid him farewell.  He was a true and faithful servant of the Savior and an example to all of us.  He will be greatly missed.  Our love and best wishes to you.
Gary Starr

Anelle and family,

I am truly sorry and shocked hearing of Jim's death.  

I have way too many great memories of Jim, from our 20 years together at Evans & Sutherland, to be able to select one to talk about.  I worked with him most of the time, and for him some of those times, and can't tell you how many laughs we had together.

Well, I can't resist: One of those laughs came outside the office when Jim teed off at the U of U golf course along side Medical Drive.  The ball went parallel to the road ... for a while.  Then in a flash, hooked left and hit a car moving toward us up the road.  The ball came back at us. The car didn't stop.  Jim wanted to laugh, but was more worried about how to apologize if he met the driver.

Again, my condolences to the entire family.  An incredible guy.


I worked with Jim at Evans & Sutherland for many years.  He was a brilliant engineer who contributed much to the success of the company.  Everyone enjoyed working with Jim because of his keen mind and pleasant personality.  He was also a man of strong character, and customers trusted him for his honesty and integrity.  As I think about my years at E&S, Jim stands out as one of the most admired and respected people in the company.  I am truly a better person for having known him.   I express my sincere condolences to his family.  Sincerely, Dave Janke 

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