It's with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Wilson,
webmaster for the GCFA, and long-time member and supporter of the Greater
Chicago Ferret Association.
 
Jim died as the result of a heart attack on Saturday, December 18th, 1999.
 
Gone much too soon, Jim was in his mid-forties.  Jim leaves behind his two
teenage children, daughter Amanda and son Rich.  Jim's light continues to
shine through them, in their kindness and compassion.
 
Anyone that met Jim quickly understood his capacity for unlimited
generosity.  He often visited the shelter and asked which ferrets were the
oldest, or had been there the longest, and adopted them.  He took home
several at a time, and usually had a head count of 30 to 50 at home.  Jim,
Amanda and Rich cared for the herd as a family.  Adopting the old and ill
ferrets often meant that their time together was short, but each ferret was
loved, cared for, cherished, and finally grieved for.
 
We grieve, too.
 
The GCFA shelter has been overcrowded for some time, and tonight many club
members are transporting Jim's ferrets to the shelter as well.  If you have
room in your heart and home, please consider adopting or fostering in
memory of Jim.
 
I think of Jim approaching the Rainbow Bridge, and of the multitude of
heads that will be lifted, and the eyes that will shine, and the little
legs that will be running towards him.  I think of Jim smiling.
 
Peace, friend.
 
Wilhelmina
 
Greater Chicago Ferret Association
P.O. Box 7093
Westchester, IL 60154-7093
708-442-8650
www.gcfa.com
[Posted in FML issue 2904]