I have known Jim since 1977, when he first called on me as a Rockwell brake rep. Although I was a smug product analyst at Kenworth, I instantly became friends with him. He was easy to be with, had a great sense of humor, and was someone who you wanted to be around. And from a business standpoint, if you asked for something, he immediately responded and got you what you needed.

Later, Jim joined Kenworth and became my boss. This is where I got to know him well and where our friendship truly developed. As a boss (and as a person), Jim was very good at making you feel good about yourself. He always presented positive feedback and offered suggestions for improvement in such a way as to make you want to improve. He was a true leader and I was lucky to be one of the people he was leading.

I used to think I had a lot of business sense myself (I was dreaming), but Jim's acumen for business was great, indeed. Yet, as others here have stated, it was always professional. He didn't win at the expense of other people--he won by creating value-for-value transactions for both parties. That is the essence of a true business professional, and Jim was at the top.

Allison, Jim was one of my true friends for nearly 40 years. I will miss him very much. I offer you my sincere condolences.

Jim Bennett
PACCAR and Daimler Retiree

It is so difficult for me to imagine a world without Jim. Our friendship spanned over 6 decades and has taken us from young teenagers to senior citizens. Jim remained unassuming throughout his life while achieving myriad successes and accomplishments. He was a gentleman and a gentle man; strongly competitive, while maintaining a strict moral compass of fairness and integrity. His kindness and empathetic nature was a beacon to all who knew him. Rest in peace dear friend, I will forever miss you..
Allison, my prayer is that you find comfort in knowing your love made Jim's life complete. Paige and Tiffany, I remember when you were toddlers and the "apple of your dad's eyes"....and that never changed. When Tiffany married Tim, Jim gained a son. And to Rileigh, Jolie, Sawyer, and Spencer, your grandpa left you the greatest gift of all. A wonderful legacy of a life well lived for you to follow. My prayers and love are with all of you.

My sincerest condolences to Jim's entire circle of family and friends. As a veteran of the heavy duty truck industry in the Seattle area, I knew of Jim long before I met him in person. He was always spoken of in the most respectful and affectionate terms. When I became a rep, Jim made himself available as a mentor, but he became so much more. Jim was a man of honor, a role model in terms of personal character and priorities. I respected him for his military service, and cherished him as a friend. May your fond memories help ease the burden of his absence during this season of loss, and may faith sustain you all in the journey that lies ahead.

Allison I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man, Jim. I had the honor of meeting Jim when I started working for Pana Pacific in 2003. He was the definition of a true professional salesman with a smile that would automatically make you feel comfortable and welcomed. Jim had many attributes that you could go on for days how great of a man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. Rest In Peace Jim as you will be missed by many but will never be forgotten.

Although I only had the opportunity of meeting Jim a few times in my ten years with Pana he left a lasting impression . A true example of a gentleman and a professional . Always a smile on his face a kind and gentle word to each person he met , Jim taught me the importance of balancing family and work and to keep an eye on priority. He gave me advise on how to be a good grandfather when we were expecting our first grandchild and how important these little angles are. My condolences to Allison and your family as I'm sure these are difficult times but I'm sure Jim would want you to keep all of the special moments he created with each one of you during these times as i am sure he is keeping them close also.

What can I say but RIP Jim! For a person that I have known for over 25 years, Jim has been one of the most classic individual I have ever know. Always number 1 was his family......he was so proud of his children, spouses, and grandchildren. Jim's number one love of his life was Allison; he worshiped the grown she walked on.

For me, Jim was the most professional individual person I have ever met in our industry. He understood the business very well, the obstacles, and always help come up with solutions that made everyone involved a winner. I will truly miss our friendship, and the glasses of Merlot that we often had together. Jim, rest in peace and keep a watch over all of us.

Dave Graham
PACCAR Retiree

I can't say enough great things about Jim Johnson. He could have written a book about "relationship selling" because he was a master when it came to networking. If he was on your side, you already knew the outcome would be in your favor. To Jim, life was a chess board and he was always looking several moves ahead of his opponent. Our company was so lucky to have Jim represent us. He was put in charge of our best customers for a reason. One of the greatest lessons that Jim taught me was to ask good questions and do a lot of listening. "You learn more from listening than you do from talking" he would tell me and he was absolutely right. Often when I met up with Jim, he would first pay me a compliment and then ask, "How's Brad Sticka doing?" I would rattle on for several minutes and Jim would listen to every word and make comments along the way that turned into hour-long conversations. He wouldn't just listen because he had to. He was genuinely interested in what people had to say. I find that rare today. Jim, indeed, was a rare individual and he will be missed by everyone he touched. Jim was committed to his profession but also his family. He would tell me how important his family is to him and how much he enjoyed his grandchildren. If I was on the phone with him and he would get a call from Allison, he would say, "Gotta go...my boss is on the other line." We'd laugh together about this because our wives and family have always been our first priority. I remember him excusing himself often to meet up with Allison or pick up one of his grandchildren from school or an activity. My prayers are with Allison and everyone in Jim's family. May the fond memories you have of Jim replace your tears and his legacy lives on with you. What a wonderful legacy it is.

Jim was one of those special people if you are fortunate to meet will leave a lasting impression. Jim was a friend, mentor and business associate. I will remember him for his kindness, friendship and professionalism.
Allison and family there are no words that can adequately describe the hole Jim's passing has caused. I feel blessed to have known Jim and his friendship. God Bless . Bob Carlsen