My sincerest condolences to Jack's family and friends.  I had the pleasure of meeting Jack at the first NAMM show I ever attended. Jack was the type of guy you couldn't help but love as soon as you met him. I will forever admire his passion towards business and music. He will be greatly missed.

We will always remember him. His friendship, kindness, advice and help has meant more to us than words can express. Our deepest condolences to his family.

Thanks Jack for all the help through the years and for being a friend.

- Richard Taninbaum, Rhythm Tech Inc.

So sorry to hear of your loss, my sincerest condolences to the family. I only met Mr. Westheimer by phone on a few different occasions, while gathering information about guitars for a website. He was gracious and pleasant and was pleased to give me his time to help answer all my questions. The musical instrument world has suffered a great loss.

Jack was an icon in the musical instrument industry. Having had the pleasure of knowing him for over 2 decades, I send my sincere sympathies to his family and his associates at Westheimer Corp. 

He will be missed by his many friends in the music business.

So sorry to hear about Jacks passing. He was such a big help inI getting me started in my own business
Please accept our sincere condolences.

I am so happy that i was able to know Jack. I will miss him and his wisdom and advise.

So sorry for your loss. 
Mike and Karen Morrison
Hampton Dr

Jack was a good friend, a good business partner and a good person.  We spent many hours together doing business or socializing.  Jack talked slow but wisely.  I will miss him.  Bev and I extend our sympathy to Annette and Laura.  George and Bev Westjohn

It was with shock and sorrow that I learned of the sudden death of Mr. Jack Westheimer. He has been my mentor since I entered in this business.
I extend my deepest condolences to his family.

How lucky I was to know Jack!  He was a very giving person!  I remember meeting him for the first time at a NAMM show.  Nearly each year I saw him in his booth and always he gave me a smile and a strong handshake.  In 2002 and again in 2006 I got to interview Jack for the NAMM Oral History collection, which was an honor for me.  I am proud to have been able to capture some of his stories for future generations to learn from.  I miss him already!

I am thankful to have know Jack for most of my life. He always taught me something everytime I was with him.  He will be missed...

Very sad day for all of us, we learned so many things from Jack that will always keep him with us.

I had never known Jack but was trying to make contact through a mutual colleague and aquaintance,to get to know him. Wow, this is a huge loss for us all in this industry.

J. Rodney Collins Los Angeles, CA

Jack was am mentor to me.. I am just now finding out about his passing and this is making me very very sad. What a wonderful human being and good friend. I will miss our occasional chats and emails. Peace my dear friend. Blessings to his family.

My deepest sympathies to Annette and Laura during your time of loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Jack was a wonderful person and a very nice boss.  He will be missed and will always be remembered.

We were saddened to learn of Jack's passing today.  We always looked forward to seeing him at the shows and he was always happy to share his knowledge of the music industry with us.   His smiling face will be missed by everyone.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.

Jack was always generous with both his time and his advice. The MI has lost an icon.

 Jack Westheimer was a Great Guy and I will miss seeing him at NAMM and talking with him.I will always appreciate all of his support and the belief he had in me as well and the time he took to listen.He will surely be missed by many.My condolences to his family.

Jack was an icon in the music business which he help found. He helped me a lot, I will never forget him.

Jack Westheimer meant so much to me.  Everything I am today professionally I owe to him.  Jack gave so much too so many and will live in the hearts of everyone he touched forever.  Jack Westheimer was more than a boss he was my friend and I will miss him always.

Jack was a pioneer and a mensch.   Personal condolences to Laura.

I've known Jack my entire life. He was one of my father's closest friends since the early 1950s. Jack introduced my parents in the 1950s, and was part of extended family gatherings for the past six decades. He was a warm and caring man, and he touched all who knew him. My deepest condolences to Annette and Laura.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Jack for many years, first as his banker. I will miss our occasional breakfasts and lunches together and his sage advice on business and life.  May his memory be a blessing.

Sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was an icon in the music industry. Sid Davis, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE REVIEW

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Jack L. Westheimer

February 27, 1930 – August 13, 2012

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