James (Jim) Schultz passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the age of 79. He battled Glioblastoma, aggressive brain cancer, for 10 months with dignity and courage. His family will be forever grateful that they were with him as he passed peacefully at home. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him, but especially his loving wife of 59 years.
Jim was born on January 16, 1942, to Helen and Henry Schultz. He grew up in Chicago with his two brothers and their first cousin, who lived next door and was like a little sister to him. He met his wife through mutual friends at a carnival when they were just teenagers. He courted her for a year, going to the movies, dancing, and dreaming about a future together. They married on August 19, 1962, and were blessed with four daughters during the first few years of their marriage. They moved from Chicago to Omaha, Nebraska in September 1965 when Jim accepted a sales representative position.
Jim was a hard-working man who often worked two jobs to provide for his family. He was a men's clothing sales representative for numerous companies throughout his career. Jim loved his work and enjoyed traveling the entire midwest territory. His customers quickly became dear friends. His love for sales started in Chicago at a young age working at Jack Robbins clothing store. He worked for Manhattan Shirt Company and Hickok in Omaha and Des Moines. In 1970, Jim moved to Kansas City for a territory change with Hickok. He then had a successful career with Hart Schaffner Marx for 16 years. Jim co-owned two retail clothing stores in Lawrence, Kansas; Britches Corner and Hunters. Later, Jim and his wife started their own company, Ties, Boxers & Socks. Jim was a natural-born salesman with his engaging wit and charm.
Jim always had more energy than most people half his age. He was an avid runner for much of his life, even winning for his age group at several 5K Runs. He was a certified scuba diver and enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies. He loved history, geography, reading his monthly National Geographic, and following the stock market. He was a sports enthusiast, cheering on his favorite teams—the Chicago Cubs, the KC Royals, and the KC Chiefs.
Jim was an incredibly sharp dresser and always looked dashing with his effortless smile and full head of silver hair. His outgoing personality matched his vibrantly colored shirts and crazy-themed novelty ties and socks. He was a connoisseur of all varieties of beer. Jim and Anne were very socially active, going to frequent Happy Hours and dining out with friends.
Jim had a great love for traveling the world with family and friends. He was up for any adventure and his calendar was filled with vacations of a lifetime. His love for travel started when he was young. He shared the gift of travel with his family and generously splurged on luxury vacations for his children and grandchildren. Jim showed his family by example that life is too short not to experience and see as much as you can. The photos and memories from these vacations are lasting reminders to live life as Jim would.
Over the last three decades, Jim's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone loved "Papa" or "Pops" as he was affectionately called. He celebrated and cheered his grandchildren on at every game, ceremony, recital, birthday party, and graduation. Jim had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He was a master jokester and loved to prank the grandkids. Jim took the grandkids to Worlds of Fun each summer and enthusiastically rode roller coasters with them until last year. Jim spent endless hours teaching each of his grandchildren to drive. He was always a competitive card shark and coached his grandchildren on the art of skillfully playing Rummy. His family will forever cherish the countless hours they spent playing cards and listening to Jim tell stories about life.
Jim was the most generous and welcoming man you could ever meet. He talked freely to strangers and made friends with everyone he met. He would have invited you in for a drink and given you the shirt off his back. He was a selfless man that would give $20 to anyone on the street and say, "He needed it more than me." Most of all, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He truly adored and cherished Anne with all his heart. He was so proud of the legacy they created together. During the last few weeks, Jim was not able to speak or physically move but somehow puckered up to kiss Anne two days before he passed. This moment was captured on video and it will forever be a beautiful memory of the love they shared.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helen Schultz, brother William, grandson Jack Ryan, and great-granddaughter Leighton LaForge. He is survived by his wife and their four daughters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother and cousin. Jim will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.
A Celebration of Jim's Life was held on Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Wesley Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. A private family inurnment followed the service in the Church of the Resurrection Memorial Garden.
Jim was born on January 16, 1942, to Helen and Henry Schultz. He grew up in Chicago with his two brothers and their first cousin, who lived next door and was like a little sister to him. He met his wife through mutual friends at a carnival when they were just teenagers. He courted her for a year, going to the movies, dancing, and dreaming about a future together. They married on August 19, 1962, and were blessed with four daughters during the first few years of their marriage. They moved from Chicago to Omaha, Nebraska in September 1965 when Jim accepted a sales representative position.
Jim was a hard-working man who often worked two jobs to provide for his family. He was a men's clothing sales representative for numerous companies throughout his career. Jim loved his work and enjoyed traveling the entire midwest territory. His customers quickly became dear friends. His love for sales started in Chicago at a young age working at Jack Robbins clothing store. He worked for Manhattan Shirt Company and Hickok in Omaha and Des Moines. In 1970, Jim moved to Kansas City for a territory change with Hickok. He then had a successful career with Hart Schaffner Marx for 16 years. Jim co-owned two retail clothing stores in Lawrence, Kansas; Britches Corner and Hunters. Later, Jim and his wife started their own company, Ties, Boxers & Socks. Jim was a natural-born salesman with his engaging wit and charm.
Jim always had more energy than most people half his age. He was an avid runner for much of his life, even winning for his age group at several 5K Runs. He was a certified scuba diver and enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies. He loved history, geography, reading his monthly National Geographic, and following the stock market. He was a sports enthusiast, cheering on his favorite teams—the Chicago Cubs, the KC Royals, and the KC Chiefs.
Jim was an incredibly sharp dresser and always looked dashing with his effortless smile and full head of silver hair. His outgoing personality matched his vibrantly colored shirts and crazy-themed novelty ties and socks. He was a connoisseur of all varieties of beer. Jim and Anne were very socially active, going to frequent Happy Hours and dining out with friends.
Jim had a great love for traveling the world with family and friends. He was up for any adventure and his calendar was filled with vacations of a lifetime. His love for travel started when he was young. He shared the gift of travel with his family and generously splurged on luxury vacations for his children and grandchildren. Jim showed his family by example that life is too short not to experience and see as much as you can. The photos and memories from these vacations are lasting reminders to live life as Jim would.
Over the last three decades, Jim's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone loved "Papa" or "Pops" as he was affectionately called. He celebrated and cheered his grandchildren on at every game, ceremony, recital, birthday party, and graduation. Jim had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He was a master jokester and loved to prank the grandkids. Jim took the grandkids to Worlds of Fun each summer and enthusiastically rode roller coasters with them until last year. Jim spent endless hours teaching each of his grandchildren to drive. He was always a competitive card shark and coached his grandchildren on the art of skillfully playing Rummy. His family will forever cherish the countless hours they spent playing cards and listening to Jim tell stories about life.
Jim was the most generous and welcoming man you could ever meet. He talked freely to strangers and made friends with everyone he met. He would have invited you in for a drink and given you the shirt off his back. He was a selfless man that would give $20 to anyone on the street and say, "He needed it more than me." Most of all, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He truly adored and cherished Anne with all his heart. He was so proud of the legacy they created together. During the last few weeks, Jim was not able to speak or physically move but somehow puckered up to kiss Anne two days before he passed. This moment was captured on video and it will forever be a beautiful memory of the love they shared.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helen Schultz, brother William, grandson Jack Ryan, and great-granddaughter Leighton LaForge. He is survived by his wife and their four daughters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother and cousin. Jim will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.
A Celebration of Jim's Life was held on Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Wesley Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. A private family inurnment followed the service in the Church of the Resurrection Memorial Garden.
James (Jim) Schultz passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the age of 79. He battled Glioblastoma, aggressive brain cancer, for 10 months with dignity and courage. His family will be forever grateful that they were with him as he passed peacefully at home. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him, but especially his loving wife of 59 years.
Jim was born on January 16, 1942, to Helen and Henry Schultz. He grew up in Chicago with his two brothers and their first cousin, who lived next door and was like a little sister to him. He met his wife through mutual friends at a carnival when they were just teenagers. He courted her for a year, going to the movies, dancing, and dreaming about a future together. They married on August 19, 1962, and were blessed with four daughters during the first few years of their marriage. They moved from Chicago to Omaha, Nebraska in September 1965 when Jim accepted a sales representative position.
Jim was a hard-working man who often worked two jobs to provide for his family. He was a men's clothing sales representative for numerous companies throughout his career. Jim loved his work and enjoyed traveling the entire midwest territory. His customers quickly became dear friends. His love for sales started in Chicago at a young age working at Jack Robbins clothing store. He worked for Manhattan Shirt Company and Hickok in Omaha and Des Moines. In 1970, Jim moved to Kansas City for a territory change with Hickok. He then had a successful career with Hart Schaffner Marx for 16 years. Jim co-owned two retail clothing stores in Lawrence, Kansas; Britches Corner and Hunters. Later, Jim and his wife started their own company, Ties, Boxers & Socks. Jim was a natural-born salesman with his engaging wit and charm.
Jim always had more energy than most people half his age. He was an avid runner for much of his life, even winning for his age group at several 5K Runs. He was a certified scuba diver and enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies. He loved history, geography, reading his monthly National Geographic, and following the stock market. He was a sports enthusiast, cheering on his favorite teams—the Chicago Cubs, the KC Royals, and the KC Chiefs.
Jim was an incredibly sharp dresser and always looked dashing with his effortless smile and full head of silver hair. His outgoing personality matched his vibrantly colored shirts and crazy-themed novelty ties and socks. He was a connoisseur of all varieties of beer. Jim and Anne were very socially active, going to frequent Happy Hours and dining out with friends.
Jim had a great love for traveling the world with family and friends. He was up for any adventure and his calendar was filled with vacations of a lifetime. His love for travel started when he was young. He shared the gift of travel with his family and generously splurged on luxury vacations for his children and grandchildren. Jim showed his family by example that life is too short not to experience and see as much as you can. The photos and memories from these vacations are lasting reminders to live life as Jim would.
Over the last three decades, Jim's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone loved "Papa" or "Pops" as he was affectionately called. He celebrated and cheered his grandchildren on at every game, ceremony, recital, birthday party, and graduation. Jim had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He was a master jokester and loved to prank the grandkids. Jim took the grandkids to Worlds of Fun each summer and enthusiastically rode roller coasters with them until last year. Jim spent endless hours teaching each of his grandchildren to drive. He was always a competitive card shark and coached his grandchildren on the art of skillfully playing Rummy. His family will forever cherish the countless hours they spent playing cards and listening to Jim tell stories about life.
Jim was the most generous and welcoming man you could ever meet. He talked freely to strangers and made friends with everyone he met. He would have invited you in for a drink and given you the shirt off his back. He was a selfless man that would give $20 to anyone on the street and say, "He needed it more than me." Most of all, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He truly adored and cherished Anne with all his heart. He was so proud of the legacy they created together. During the last few weeks, Jim was not able to speak or physically move but somehow puckered up to kiss Anne two days before he passed. This moment was captured on video and it will forever be a beautiful memory of the love they shared.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helen Schultz, brother William, grandson Jack Ryan, and great-granddaughter Leighton LaForge. He is survived by his wife and their four daughters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother and cousin. Jim will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.
A Celebration of Jim's Life was held on Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Wesley Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. A private family inurnment followed the service in the Church of the Resurrection Memorial Garden.
Jim was born on January 16, 1942, to Helen and Henry Schultz. He grew up in Chicago with his two brothers and their first cousin, who lived next door and was like a little sister to him. He met his wife through mutual friends at a carnival when they were just teenagers. He courted her for a year, going to the movies, dancing, and dreaming about a future together. They married on August 19, 1962, and were blessed with four daughters during the first few years of their marriage. They moved from Chicago to Omaha, Nebraska in September 1965 when Jim accepted a sales representative position.
Jim was a hard-working man who often worked two jobs to provide for his family. He was a men's clothing sales representative for numerous companies throughout his career. Jim loved his work and enjoyed traveling the entire midwest territory. His customers quickly became dear friends. His love for sales started in Chicago at a young age working at Jack Robbins clothing store. He worked for Manhattan Shirt Company and Hickok in Omaha and Des Moines. In 1970, Jim moved to Kansas City for a territory change with Hickok. He then had a successful career with Hart Schaffner Marx for 16 years. Jim co-owned two retail clothing stores in Lawrence, Kansas; Britches Corner and Hunters. Later, Jim and his wife started their own company, Ties, Boxers & Socks. Jim was a natural-born salesman with his engaging wit and charm.
Jim always had more energy than most people half his age. He was an avid runner for much of his life, even winning for his age group at several 5K Runs. He was a certified scuba diver and enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies. He loved history, geography, reading his monthly National Geographic, and following the stock market. He was a sports enthusiast, cheering on his favorite teams—the Chicago Cubs, the KC Royals, and the KC Chiefs.
Jim was an incredibly sharp dresser and always looked dashing with his effortless smile and full head of silver hair. His outgoing personality matched his vibrantly colored shirts and crazy-themed novelty ties and socks. He was a connoisseur of all varieties of beer. Jim and Anne were very socially active, going to frequent Happy Hours and dining out with friends.
Jim had a great love for traveling the world with family and friends. He was up for any adventure and his calendar was filled with vacations of a lifetime. His love for travel started when he was young. He shared the gift of travel with his family and generously splurged on luxury vacations for his children and grandchildren. Jim showed his family by example that life is too short not to experience and see as much as you can. The photos and memories from these vacations are lasting reminders to live life as Jim would.
Over the last three decades, Jim's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone loved "Papa" or "Pops" as he was affectionately called. He celebrated and cheered his grandchildren on at every game, ceremony, recital, birthday party, and graduation. Jim had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He was a master jokester and loved to prank the grandkids. Jim took the grandkids to Worlds of Fun each summer and enthusiastically rode roller coasters with them until last year. Jim spent endless hours teaching each of his grandchildren to drive. He was always a competitive card shark and coached his grandchildren on the art of skillfully playing Rummy. His family will forever cherish the countless hours they spent playing cards and listening to Jim tell stories about life.
Jim was the most generous and welcoming man you could ever meet. He talked freely to strangers and made friends with everyone he met. He would have invited you in for a drink and given you the shirt off his back. He was a selfless man that would give $20 to anyone on the street and say, "He needed it more than me." Most of all, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He truly adored and cherished Anne with all his heart. He was so proud of the legacy they created together. During the last few weeks, Jim was not able to speak or physically move but somehow puckered up to kiss Anne two days before he passed. This moment was captured on video and it will forever be a beautiful memory of the love they shared.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helen Schultz, brother William, grandson Jack Ryan, and great-granddaughter Leighton LaForge. He is survived by his wife and their four daughters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother and cousin. Jim will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.
A Celebration of Jim's Life was held on Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Wesley Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. A private family inurnment followed the service in the Church of the Resurrection Memorial Garden.
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