The moment you left me my heart broke. Half went with you and the rest, filled with grief, stayed behind. It’s been another 365 days since that happened. Loving and remembering you have been easy, but missing you is an ache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will live forever. 
Life has gone on without you, but never has it or will it be the same. The world is a different place now, some of which you would approve of and much that you would not.  My life also goes on without you, but you are loved greatly and remembered gently every day of it.  I “see” you in beautiful sunsets and “feel” you in soft breezes.  You are “alive” in my dreams and I cherish every moment of them. 
Someday I will join you there forever, but until then, know that you are deeply loved and missed each and every day. Until we are together again . . . .

Another year has passed since I last touched your face, held your hand, heard your laughter and kissed your lips. Each day gets harder and easier respectively, but doesn’t go by without a thought or memory of you. The world has changed a lot since you left me, but what remains the same is my love for you. When the wind blows, I hear your whisper in it and when the sun shines I feel your warm embrace. I loved you then, I love you now, and will love you for all my tomorrows. Come softly to me, for your place in my heart awaits you. Until you’re in my arms again , , ,

Life goes through  many twists and turns.  I just recently learned  of Jim's  passing.   I worked  with  Jim and Barbara for 11 years.  Jim was someone I will always remember with a smile in my heart.  Handsome,  loyal,  honest,  strong, very strong, proud  of his family,  a great business man, Barbara and Jim perfect together ❤️.   I have so many  fond memories.  One of the best twisting  turns in my life.
Love and miss you,
Julie,
Alias Buba

Tomorrow another  year will have passed without you and yet it still feels like just a moment ago.  So much is different, but missing you hasn’t changed at all.  My heart has that empty space that once held only you. As a true love story never dies . . .my love for you lives on every day in some special way. I miss your smile and your silly sense of humor; I miss your gentle hugs and your sweet kiss; I miss you. 
Until we are together again, rest easy. 

It has been an entire year since I last held your hand or kissed your cheek, made you breakfast or sat across the table from you, shared a cocktail with you or heard you sing my favorite song that you always sang for me. 366 days since I’ve heard you snore or ask me where your phone is, will I wash your favorite shirt so you can wear it tonight or “can you iron my golf shorts” (“you know how I like that crease “).  52 weeks since you took Harley for a walk and 8800 hours since you hugged me and said “I love you, wife”. 
I have missed you and everything about you. I loved you then as I love you now, and will for the remainder of my life and beyond. 
As your favorite singer recorded to music;
“Love me tender, love me long. Take me to your heart. For it’s there that I belong, and we’ll never part;” that’s where you are. Forever in my heart. 
Until we see each other again, my darling. 

I was so sad to hear of the loss of Mr McEwen...Awesome dog owner. Great guy.  Always had a smile and a kind word when he brought  Harley to stay. He will be missed! I am sorry for your loss Barbara,Harley and family. ❤

Jimmy will be missed.  Been on a few good rides. Ride in Paradise

So sorry to hear about Jim.  He was a wonderful guy who always made us smile when he came into the Marina to visit. He will be truly missed by everyone at N & K Marine and the Mitter family. 

Uncle Jim was like a father to me. He made me laugh, he always made me feel welcome at the cottage and in Florida. Nothing will be the same with out u. I always loved going to your Shows and listening to you singing💜 . All my boys loved and respected you. My Aunt loves you with all of her heart. Today is not good bye as you will be in our hearts everyday. Until we meet again Uncle Jim. Keep entertaining people with your voice and stories in heaven.❤️🙏🏻

I remember the first time I met Big Jim, it was at Dave Wick’s house when I was 10 years old. He rolled up the driveway in his Corvette, got out, and it was like Hulk Hogan came to the neighborhood! I thought to myself who the hell is this guy? He was an instant celebrity to that 10 year old kid. As I became closer friends with Justin, I also became closer friends with Big Jim, and over the years no matter how long we didn’t see each other, when we did, we picked up right where we left off without skipping a beat. I feel fortunate that I got to spend time with him, everything from drinking and  encouraging the dice on a craps table in Vegas “come on dice!” to boogie boarding in the Pacific and eating cheeseburgers on the boardwalk, and on one occasion pretending we were real estate moguls in Santa Monica California “is this the property we found on the computer?” he said aloud as a tenant from the building walked by.  He could improv and pivot on a dime, and I loved that guy. His big personality, youthful spirit, and generosity is already sorely missed. 

~Davide Paciocco

My favorite memory of Jim was being able to look next door and see him waiting for us to come out and start the day or when made it to the cottage, he was always there to greet us. Jim cared the most about the kids, he always wanted to make sure that they were having a great time.

I will truly miss him.

I’m so heartbroken it is hard to express the deep sadness that I feel. You were my best friend, my big brother, my neighbor. You were a great storyteller. My children and grandchildren loved to listen to your “versions” of the stories of us growing up. We have so many memories together. You loved to tease me A LOT! I will miss our conversations and you calling me on speaker phone to check in on me. I will miss cutting your hair,  your sense of humor and how much you cared and respected me. I am glad we got to spend so much time together. I am glad you got to live with me when you remodeled the cottage. You loved my cooking and it made me so proud when you would go back for seconds. I know you are entertaining Jimmy and Sonny with a show in heaven right now. Until we meet again. 
 Love, your little sister, Linda

Many good memories. One of my favorites was when Jim and Barb did Running Bear together. Blessings of peace to Barb and family during this difficult time. 

Jim or “gruncle” as we would call him was very special to my family and I. He always made sure my friends who came to the cottage got enough to eat or was having a great time. I am so heartbroken to see him go, the cottage won’t be the same without him. I will forever miss singing Elvis and Kenny Rogers with him. Love you forever Jim

As I await the morning, I realize that today I have to say goodbye to the love of my life; my soulmate; my best friend; my husband.  I have no words to express the depth of my sorrow, but seeing all the kind words and heartfelt sentiments from all of you it becomes very clear to me that I am not alone in my grief. Just know that you brought great joy to his life and filled his heart with love for each and every one of you.  
The weather here  today seems to echo what we are all feeling: cloudy (bewildered); cool (heartsore); chance of rain (teary-eyed).
So let us “love him tender, love him true and take him to our heart. For it is there that he now belongs, and will never part“

Our “Elvis” has now left the building for the final time.  Rest easy, my darling, until we meet again. 





Heaven gained a beautiful angel. A man who made us feel like the most important one in the room. Fun personality and an amazing story teller. He captured the positive things about people. We love you. - Rich, Paulette, Raden and Koden

I’m sad, we didn’t get a chance to have our karaoke battle- Paulette

Will always remember all of our travels and times together. My prayers are with Barbara and all the family as they go through this most difficult time.

I could fill this with so many little seemingly unimportant memories of what Mr. McEwen meant to me as a kid, then a teenager, then an adult but will just say that he loved Justin’s friends and made sure we knew how much we mattered. It wasn’t an extra or forced thing, it was just his way and it was special. He was a good man and will be missed. I was fortunate enough to see him as grandpa a few times and beam with pride when he meant Elinor James for the first time.  RIP, Big Jim. Tell Jimmy I said hello. 
- Jeremy 

My father Steve, or Mike as he is often referred to, grew up with Jimmy.  They are cousins.  After years of hearing about Jim I finally had the chance to meet him in August 2018 while having lunch at his bar with my father.  His charismatic nature and storytelling of the days growing up with my dad are something I will continue to cherish.  With a wonderful spirit and outlook on life I'm saddened by his passing and the regret I hadn't had the opportunity to spend more time.  On behalf of my father and myself, we send our sincere condolences. 

Thank you Jim for all the fun memories we have shared thru the years at the Moose Lodge, you will be missed, thank you for all your hard work and dedication❤️
Sincerely Karen & Dan Bernard 

OBITUARY

James Robert McEwen

January 10, 1949 – November 9, 2019

Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery

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