Pat I am so sorry to hear of Jim! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family! He will be greatly missed!
Sue Trampel
October 20, 2020
To Pat and all of the Sealy family, our hearts are with you. Jim was a leader in our church (First Presbyterian CR) in all the best ways..... willing to take on tasks, share a thought or a smile, address challenges, while all the time being cheerfully and quietly capable. The congregation, and the entire community, will miss you deeply, as will we personally.
Ron and Sue Olson
October 15, 2020
To Pat and the entire Sealy family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jim gave me my first managers job at IBM and I am forever grateful. He was an outstanding mentor and leader. But more important, he was a great man. He truly cared about everyone in his life. Whether it was on the golf course, at a "sales meeting" after work at the Sip N Stir or tailgating before a Hawkeye football game, spending time with Jim was always enjoyable. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Pat and Kathy Walter
October 11, 2020
Pat and family. I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Such a nice man.
Mary Anne Sheets
October 9, 2020
Jim was one of those wonderful souls that you meet and learn from. As a customer of his, I never had to worry about what he or his staff was selling me. The man worked hard to support everyone around him and succeeded in that endeavor day in an and day out. A wonderful man that I feel so lucky to have shared time with. Fly high Jim, we’re going to miss you.
Steve Brandenburg
October 9, 2020
Jim introduced computers into my company, Universal Engineering. He was a true IBM-er, and could solve any problem. He was a real neat guy, one who you'd want to have as a friend. I extend my deepest sympathies.
Don Conway
October 9, 2020
I, like so many, was a "STP'er" at IBM (Sealy Trained Person), and like all of us, darn proud of it. Jim was a great mentor, great trainer, great business person and most of all, great friend. He will be missed. Rest In Peace!
Mark & Ronda Roby
October 8, 2020
Jim was the interim Executive Director of the Cedar Rapids Symphony (now Orchestra Iowa) when I worked there in late 2002-2003. I gave birth to my daughter in February 2003 and I swear the room was barely cleaned up when flowers arrived from Jim & Pat--it was obvious that he had arranged for it as soon as he knew I had gone to the hospital. He was such a positive influence on the Orchestra Iowa organization as well as those that worked directly with him. Deepest sympathies to his friends and family who knew him best.
Andrea Lewerenz-Norris
October 8, 2020
Jim was a Great Man and Good Friend. I am a better person because of his friendship, mentorship and wisdom. My condolences to the entire family.
Kevin P Torner
October 8, 2020
We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss of such a loved one. We send our sincere condolences, prayers, and love to your fine family.
Bill and Judy Carmichael
October 8, 2020
Jim was one of the nicest, classiest, caring men I have ever known. He lead a great life and will be missed. My condolences to Pat and family and to all who knew him. Blessings.
Barbara Green
October 8, 2020
One of the finest men and leaders I have been blessed to know and count as my friend, mentor, colleague, and brother. Jim gave me my first three management jobs at IBM, and I hope I gave back to him and his family 10% of what I received. Truly a man for others. For the large hole his departure leaves, a lifetime of amazing memories to fill them. I can't think of anything Jim wanted to do that he didn't accomplish - including his hole-in-one at CRCC that I was fortunate enough to be in his foursome for. He'd forever forget what he shot on the next hole, because of being so consumed with joy over the ace...but the other three of us remembered for him :) Godspeed, boss.
Rich and Tammy Blakeman
October 7, 2020
To the Sealy family,
I was saddened to hear about Jim's passing. He was such a special leader. He hired me into IBM and was my first manager I reported to. There is no doubt that my first manager was my best manager in the 37 years I had with IBM. Jim always was honest with you and always had your back. We were able to stay in touch after he retired from IBM
with a few emails every year and he never changed. Always encouraging. He had a great love of his family. Our loss is definitely Heavens gain. May God bless all of you and give you all peace at this time of sorrow.
Dan Dahms
October 7, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. I will miss our regular meetings on the road. Jim made a real difference in my life. I will truly miss him. My prayers to the family. Sam
Sam and Sally Wallace
October 7, 2020