Just learned of Jim’s illness and death. What a tragedy that some one so smart, so dedicated with such a remarkable career that he and his family and friends should be denied the enjoyments of a lengthy retirement. My sympathy to his family for their great loss.
May their pain be lessened by good memories.
Bob Van Scoy
May the love you shared and memories you shared comfort you.
Jim and I were classmates back in Fremont and he was loved by all of us. Jim was part of a small group of math students who took all the classes available; he was not only smarter than all of us, but he never held his ability to grasp all things math/algebra/geometry over us. Fortunately, for me, he was willing to help me with the one subject I stumbled through...geometry. No matter what Mr. Rhode tried to get me to understand it didn’t work. In steps Jim and he along with a couple of other guys managed to keep me afloat and I passed that class. Jim had a special way about him back then and I will always cherish his friendship! Rest In Peace, Jim! Birgit Habermann Roby
Christie,
We are so sorry and sad to learn of Jim's passing. Jim has been a role model for all of us all the way back to our days in medical school together. You and your family have been in Jan and my prayers for the last few weeks and you will continue to be. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Rocky and Jan Daly
Dr Steckelberg was a great teacher of medicine, who struck the perfect balance between providing wisdom and practical knowledge. He was always very cheerful and laid back despite his hectic day to day schedule—its these traits that i have tried to incorporate into my own life now that I am a teaching physician as well. He will be dearly missed!
I am so sorry for this heartbreaking loss. Sending my deepest condolences to your whole family. Please know that Jim's legacy will continue to live on, not only through your incredible family, but also through all of the trainees and junior faculty he has mentored and taught over the years. We have all been so lucky to have him and to learn from such an exceptional physician and person - thank you for sharing him with us. He will be deeply missed.
My heart is broken with this news. Please accept my condolences at your loss. No that his memory lives in my heart daily. He was a mentor and friend to me and instrumental in my career and life path
With deepest sympathy and respect
Doug Osmon
Deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Your family has - and will continue to - change peoples lives, both patients and colleagues. It’s a legacy he will pass on to generations.
Christie, Chelsea, Katie and Rachel—Elann and I are extremely saddened about the news of Jim’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. We are praying that the Lord would grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time and great loss!
I also want you to know, that this morning, Elann and I attended the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, Florida, and to our surprise the pastor prayed for the “Family of Dr Jim Steckelberg”! I do hope you find some comfort in knowing that people are praying for you all over America and perhaps other parts of the world!
My life has been blessed by knowing Jim and I will always remember the wonderful person and dear friend and colleague that he was to me and all of us in ID.
Katie, Christie, and family. I wanted to send my deepest condolences to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Life is not fair, but I am glad that he has found peace. Sending peace to you, too.
May their pain be lessened by good memories.
Bob Van Scoy