James Seward Obituary

My deepest condolences to Jim's family.
I was a classmate of Jim and John at Kellogg Elementary until my parents moved to Florida. Baseball, football and sledding in Dan Ryan woods, we did everything together. Great memories that I have cherished all the years!
Frank Hult

Merry Beth and family,
So very sorry to hear this news about Jim, although I have not seen Jim in many years, I remember how he made us laugh at Kellogg Elementary school. Such a nice person. My sincere condolences.

Although our paths diverged in adulthood, they first crossed at the tender age of 5 when we began kindergarten at Kellogg.

Knowing Jim was knowing fun, laughter, & a generous soul.

He, Merry Beth & Jim's twin John will always be in my heart.

Jim was very special to everyone he touched. God Bless his memory

I jus read what Jeff wrote...YES!
You would have had to have been there: Chris. Kate. Amy. You would have had to been there.
Jim was magic. Jim was the glue. His insight, care and sense... never was there an experience as this. Thank you my dear Jim. Ever.

Jim. We were! You were. I loved you dearly, little brother. B

I had the privilege to work with Jim for more than a decade, first at AT&T's national sales training center, in turn as a sales manager, and ultimately as a business partner in Professional Sales Affiliates. I remember my first interview with Jim, where I found him to be warm and affable. Imagine my surprise when I later heard that I was late (and I was, but that's another story) and my shoes weren't shined. I learned afterwards he received feedback that he was "too nice" in his interviews and everyone thought they had the job; that was Jim to the core!

My fondest memories of Jim were at the carriage house over his garage and Glen Lake. As a nascent company, I remember working elbow-to-elbow, trading verbal jabs while finding joy and purpose in our work. Jim was an inspiration, and the source of our Guiding Principles, which to this day I can recite and often recount to others as a beacon for our business' success. I have worked for only two servant leaders in my 40-year career, which Jim epitomized.

And it was at Glen Lake where the convergence of Jim's affinity for the lake and our company was a magic elixir for quarterly business planning retreats with our leadership team. Always a vanguard for innovation, I recall impassioned conversations with our leadership as we galvanized the business predicated on values and principles which were a hallmark of Jim's leadership. And I hold precious still his gift upon the sale of our company, forged in 999.99% pure silver, simply saying "Thanks for your Sterling Leadership, Your Priceless Dedication And Your Precious Friendship". I echo this sentiment in homage to Jim - my friend, my partner, and my inspiration. I can hear his words now: "Don´t lay no Boogie Woogie on the King of Rock 'n Roll". I will miss him dearly.