Name: Mt Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home
Address: Kansas City, MO

I worked in the Plaza office of Harris Upham for four years, four months, and nine days.  Jim was in charge and was always so kind putting up with the very young woman I was at the time.  I was secretary/receptionist and general girl Friday.  This was in the late 60s and early 70s.  He got upset with me just twice in that time.  Once was a snow storm that hit the north land area and I was unable to get to work.  When I called the office he told me to get a cab.  We had snow almost to my hips and a road grader was buried on the only road out.  The Plaza hadn't gotten much if any snow and I think he thought I was lying.  When I returned to the office a day later he apologized to me because he had seen the news report of the storm.  The other time was when I got a serious case of poison ivy and my hands were covered with weeping blisters.  I went to work with white cotton gloves on and Jim told me to take them off.  I was calling attention to myself.  I removed one and he told me to put it back on.  I truly liked him and have often wondered where he was and how he was.  After my husband and I moved back to Maine I lost touch with those I had worked with those few years.  Your family has my sincere condolences.  He was a good man.   Victoria Gear

My father worked with Jim for many years and then when I married, the Gasals lived right behind us. We so enjoyed having them for neighbors. We are sorry to hear of his passing. We are sending Buff, David and Elizabeth our fondest condolences!

Cynthia Cox Talley 

I worked for Jim for many years as his secretary beginning at Harris-Upham.  We continued our friendship all these years and it is one I will cherish always.  Jim has always been a gentleman, always professional and always a loyal friend to so many.  He held tight to his friendships because they were dear to him.  Jim had a wonderful sense of humor and we laughed heartily and often.  I will miss him greatly and always smile when I think of him.  And I will always think of Buff who Jim deeply loved and adored.  She is also a treasure, along with Jim.

Jill Claxton

I knew Jim for many years. He hired me when he managed the Pru-Bache office on the Plaza. I often saw him at the Board of Trade after that time and he always had the time for a nice chat.  One of the finest human beings you can ever know. A true gentleman. Rest in peace Jim.

Second Presbyterian Church, 318 East 55th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113

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Russell Arnold Gasal

Leoti (Buttolph) Gasal

Elizabeth (Dobyns) "Buff" Gasal

David Franklin Gasal

Elizabeth Gasal Ferguson (Jim)

Lucy Gasal

Molly Gasal

David Gasal, Jr.

Harry Gasal

Joe Ferguson

Jack Ferguson

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James Russell Gasal

February 27, 1926 – March 9, 2020

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