It is hard to believe that a year has gone by.  I still feel his exuberance for life which he conveyed to all he met.  It was such a pleasure to be in his company.

I worked with Jim over the past few years.  His calm and fun demeanor always made the workday enjoyable.  He was always willing to help those around him without hesitation and always with a smile. He will be greatly missed!

Jim was a mentor to me at eBay, who helped when I was a new employee. He was always postive, enthusiastic about everything he was involved with, and we all miss him.

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.  I was just thinking about him this past week and wondered how he was doing.  Sigh.  My heart goes out to his family.  I know Jim touched many lives with his indominable spirit and fantastic sense of humor.  I feel truly honored to have known him, even if for a brief time.

We are thankful for the seventeen plus years that Jim enriched the lives of our  Girl and of the rest of our family.
His humor and energy were a continual blessing which we will always treasure.

Jim always reminded me of my Dad, they are so much alike. He made me smile and kept me going in our crazy work environment (EY). He is a loving and kind, Pasionate and direct man. A very special person in my heart. I will miss you my friend! Sandra my very sorriest condolences!

I was James' Bible School teacher in the Arion church when he was a little guy.  He had quite an imagination and was very cute.  Far too young too leave this world.  I am very sorry for your loss.

Jim is as close as I could ever get to a role model. I will miss his smile, laugh, and unrelenting enthusiasm. Not many men of character around but luckily Jim had it to spare. I will truly miss his guidance and charisma for not once was my day not enlightened after interacting with him for even the briefest of moments. He will be missed and remembered.

Sandy, I can't tell you how sorry I am for the loss of Jim.  He was far too young to leave this earth.  I pray you find comfort in knowing he is now at peace and watching over you with loving eyes. You're in my heart, thoughts and prayer with much love.     Ruthie Della-Kolwyck (Linda's cousin)

Sandra and Family, I went to school with James, Just now seen this sad news!! You all Have my Deepest Sympathy! Thoughts and Prayers to You all!

James was an excellent friend and a great classmate.Although it had been many years (too many)since we had a chance to chat face to face,we could still keep in touch online thank goodness!You will be missed old friend!

James was an excellent class mate and very good friend.Although it had been many years since we got to chat in person face to face,it was still nice to keep in touch online thank goodness!You will be missed old friend!

Jim you were taken from us too soon. Your passion, love and joy for life's many beautiful things will be sadly missed but fondly remembered always.

Jim, thanks for being like a brother to me....always there to help, a smile when I needed it, and always there to celebrate with love.

Jim, I will never forget when you and Michael thought it would be a good idea to put linseed oil on our deck to surprise me when I came home. Oh how beautifully restored it would look! But then when the oil would not absorb, you suggested that hay would help. Coming home from vacation for my "surprise" I never thought I would find a deck covered in sticky hay.  Hysterical! I guess Michael never mentioned that he had previously sealed the deck!  We had good times but far too few of them.  I love you Jim and will always keep you in my heart. xox

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James Benjamin McConnell

May 6, 1960 – February 19, 2014

Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

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