In Memory of
JAMES FREDERICK OTT
MAY 25, 1939 - FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend, James Frederick Ott, affectionately known as "Jim/Dad/Grandpa," passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with his daughters by his side.
Jim was born on May 25, 1939 in Tampa, Florida. While he appreciated the Florida roots of his mother's family, he considered himself a New Yorker, moving there in 1942 and growing up in Queens, where he attended P.S. 99 and Forest Hills High School. His family eventually moved out of the city to New Jersey, where Jim worked for the Permacell division of Johnson & Johnson in the research laboratory. It was in East Brunswick that he met his lifelong friend, Andris (Andy) Jumikis.
Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, enlisting in 1961. While he was disappointed that a heart condition kept him out of Officer Candidate School, he excelled in the Army, attaining the rank of Specialist, Fifth Class (E-5). He was an outstanding marksman, being awarded the expert medal for rifle, pistol, and carbine. His three years of service began in January of 1961 in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, with advanced training in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. His last 18 months were spent as a Sergeant on the surveying team in Nuremberg, Germany. Upon his discharge, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service award for his service during the Cold War. He shared wonderful stories of his time stationed in Germany that inspired his love of European travel and appreciation for a good local pub.
After discharge from the Army, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended Pace College in New York City, graduating in three years with a B.B.A. in Accounting. He was hired by Arthur Andersen in New York City and left when hired by a client. He went to work for Hess Oil & Chemical in New Jersey, and was then promoted to Audit Manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and then to Dallas, Texas with W.R. Grace & Company. In 1980, Grace moved him to Houston to become Controller of subsidiary HOMCO, International, where he worked through the boom and bust of the oil business in the 1980s. HOMCO was sold and Jim left the oil patch for the growing healthcare business, serving as Controller at Owen Healthcare in Houston.
After retiring from Owen, Jim joined H.S. Grace & Company in 1998 after a call from his dear friend, mentor, and colleague, H. Stephen Grace. Jim was a 35-year member of Financial Executives International, and he and Stephen met at Jim's first meeting in 1980. It was those 17 years working with Stephen, son Steve Grace, and their team to solve complex business problems for clients, that he considered the most challenging and rewarding of his business career. Jim often said that each issue was like solving a puzzle – something he enjoyed doing his whole life.
Jim enjoyed solving puzzles outside of the office as well, and spent many a happy hour at Ron's Pub solving the UK Cryptic Crossword with his dear friend, Scotsman Lew Smith. Lew preceded Jim in death in 2014, and we are sure that he was waiting for him in Heaven's pub, Scotch in hand. Jim's appreciation of single malt whiskies was nurtured years before when his work in the oil business often took him to Aberdeen, Scotland. This passion lasted his entire life and he made many friends hosting Scotch Appreciation dinners at his daughter's home in Dallas. Jim leaves behind a detailed spreadsheet with tasting notes and rankings that any Scotch whisky lover would appreciate.
Giving back was important to Jim and he was a life member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, supporting agriculture and education. He spent 11 years as a member of the Corral Club, serving on the At-Large Committee, as Captain of the Computer Team, and finally as Assistant Club Chairman.
Jim loved his family. He married Miriam Elizabeth Sample in August of 1965, and they were married for 23 years. They had three beloved daughters, Tracy Ott Wallingford of Raleigh, NC, and twins Judith (Judi) Lynn Ott and Jill Ann Ott Spreitzer, both of Austin, TX. In addition to his daughters, Jim is survived by Tracy's husband Scott Wallingford, and adored grandchildren Jackson Finn (Finn) Wallingford and Jordan Vaughn Wallingford; Jill's husband Nick Spreitzer; Judi's fiancé Marty Kelly; and Jim's sister, Janet Frances Ott of Houston who was a great help to him in the last two years of his illness. He is also survived by a number of cousins, including Josephine Louise Ott of Lisbon, NH, and Paris, France; and Jimmy Peebles and wife Faye of Hiawassee, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Nellie Vaughn Bolin Ott and Charles Dorsey Ott of Florida.
Jim fought valiantly with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for over ten years. He outlived all of the doctors' estimates of his life span. Dr. Eric Bernicker, his primary physician, credited his positive attitude for his long life.
We are grateful to Dr. Bernicker, Linda, and the rest of his staff at the Houston Serology and Oncology department of Methodist Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff at the Methodist Outpatient Center where he spent many an hour receiving the blood transfusions that kept him going. Specific thanks go to Johnnie and the wonderful team there including Allen, Ashley, Crystal, Dana, David, Gabe, Jessica, Karen, Katie, Marcus, Mercy, Ola, Ophelia, Rosalind, and everyone else there who supported Jim and the authors apologize for missing.
In addition, we greatly appreciate of the wonderful care he received in the final weeks of his life from the team at Brookdale Memorial Oaks and Hospice Plus. From the first moment when we met Keely and Phyllis there, to his final moments with ReRe by our side, we knew we were in the right place. In addition, thanks go to Atilla, Cassie, Charlie, Claudia, Desmond, Jasmine, Katrina, Keisha, Lavoris, Nadine, Nancy, Narisha, Regina, Taurus, Tina, Tonya, and all who cared for Jim - and his daughters - in his final days.
We will celebrate Jim's life this Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the place he spent so many a happy hour with friends and family, Ron's Pub, located at 1826 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX 77057. If you can't join us, please smile and raise a glass in his memory. And if you feel so inclined, make a donation in his honor to the at to help others in their struggles with myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.
Jim will be laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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JAMES FREDERICK OTT
MAY 25, 1939 - FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend, James Frederick Ott, affectionately known as "Jim/Dad/Grandpa," passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with his daughters by his side.
Jim was born on May 25, 1939 in Tampa, Florida. While he appreciated the Florida roots of his mother's family, he considered himself a New Yorker, moving there in 1942 and growing up in Queens, where he attended P.S. 99 and Forest Hills High School. His family eventually moved out of the city to New Jersey, where Jim worked for the Permacell division of Johnson & Johnson in the research laboratory. It was in East Brunswick that he met his lifelong friend, Andris (Andy) Jumikis.
Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, enlisting in 1961. While he was disappointed that a heart condition kept him out of Officer Candidate School, he excelled in the Army, attaining the rank of Specialist, Fifth Class (E-5). He was an outstanding marksman, being awarded the expert medal for rifle, pistol, and carbine. His three years of service began in January of 1961 in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, with advanced training in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. His last 18 months were spent as a Sergeant on the surveying team in Nuremberg, Germany. Upon his discharge, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service award for his service during the Cold War. He shared wonderful stories of his time stationed in Germany that inspired his love of European travel and appreciation for a good local pub.
After discharge from the Army, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended Pace College in New York City, graduating in three years with a B.B.A. in Accounting. He was hired by Arthur Andersen in New York City and left when hired by a client. He went to work for Hess Oil & Chemical in New Jersey, and was then promoted to Audit Manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and then to Dallas, Texas with W.R. Grace & Company. In 1980, Grace moved him to Houston to become Controller of subsidiary HOMCO, International, where he worked through the boom and bust of the oil business in the 1980s. HOMCO was sold and Jim left the oil patch for the growing healthcare business, serving as Controller at Owen Healthcare in Houston.
After retiring from Owen, Jim joined H.S. Grace & Company in 1998 after a call from his dear friend, mentor, and colleague, H. Stephen Grace. Jim was a 35-year member of Financial Executives International, and he and Stephen met at Jim's first meeting in 1980. It was those 17 years working with Stephen, son Steve Grace, and their team to solve complex business problems for clients, that he considered the most challenging and rewarding of his business career. Jim often said that each issue was like solving a puzzle – something he enjoyed doing his whole life.
Jim enjoyed solving puzzles outside of the office as well, and spent many a happy hour at Ron's Pub solving the UK Cryptic Crossword with his dear friend, Scotsman Lew Smith. Lew preceded Jim in death in 2014, and we are sure that he was waiting for him in Heaven's pub, Scotch in hand. Jim's appreciation of single malt whiskies was nurtured years before when his work in the oil business often took him to Aberdeen, Scotland. This passion lasted his entire life and he made many friends hosting Scotch Appreciation dinners at his daughter's home in Dallas. Jim leaves behind a detailed spreadsheet with tasting notes and rankings that any Scotch whisky lover would appreciate.
Giving back was important to Jim and he was a life member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, supporting agriculture and education. He spent 11 years as a member of the Corral Club, serving on the At-Large Committee, as Captain of the Computer Team, and finally as Assistant Club Chairman.
Jim loved his family. He married Miriam Elizabeth Sample in August of 1965, and they were married for 23 years. They had three beloved daughters, Tracy Ott Wallingford of Raleigh, NC, and twins Judith (Judi) Lynn Ott and Jill Ann Ott Spreitzer, both of Austin, TX. In addition to his daughters, Jim is survived by Tracy's husband Scott Wallingford, and adored grandchildren Jackson Finn (Finn) Wallingford and Jordan Vaughn Wallingford; Jill's husband Nick Spreitzer; Judi's fiancé Marty Kelly; and Jim's sister, Janet Frances Ott of Houston who was a great help to him in the last two years of his illness. He is also survived by a number of cousins, including Josephine Louise Ott of Lisbon, NH, and Paris, France; and Jimmy Peebles and wife Faye of Hiawassee, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Nellie Vaughn Bolin Ott and Charles Dorsey Ott of Florida.
Jim fought valiantly with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for over ten years. He outlived all of the doctors' estimates of his life span. Dr. Eric Bernicker, his primary physician, credited his positive attitude for his long life.
We are grateful to Dr. Bernicker, Linda, and the rest of his staff at the Houston Serology and Oncology department of Methodist Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff at the Methodist Outpatient Center where he spent many an hour receiving the blood transfusions that kept him going. Specific thanks go to Johnnie and the wonderful team there including Allen, Ashley, Crystal, Dana, David, Gabe, Jessica, Karen, Katie, Marcus, Mercy, Ola, Ophelia, Rosalind, and everyone else there who supported Jim and the authors apologize for missing.
In addition, we greatly appreciate of the wonderful care he received in the final weeks of his life from the team at Brookdale Memorial Oaks and Hospice Plus. From the first moment when we met Keely and Phyllis there, to his final moments with ReRe by our side, we knew we were in the right place. In addition, thanks go to Atilla, Cassie, Charlie, Claudia, Desmond, Jasmine, Katrina, Keisha, Lavoris, Nadine, Nancy, Narisha, Regina, Taurus, Tina, Tonya, and all who cared for Jim - and his daughters - in his final days.
We will celebrate Jim's life this Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the place he spent so many a happy hour with friends and family, Ron's Pub, located at 1826 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX 77057. If you can't join us, please smile and raise a glass in his memory. And if you feel so inclined, make a donation in his honor to the at to help others in their struggles with myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.
Jim will be laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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In Memory of
JAMES FREDERICK OTT
MAY 25, 1939 - FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend, James Frederick Ott, affectionately known as "Jim/Dad/Grandpa," passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with his daughters by his side.
Jim was born on May 25, 1939 in Tampa, Florida. While he appreciated the Florida roots of his mother's family, he considered himself a New Yorker, moving there in 1942 and growing up in Queens, where he attended P.S. 99 and Forest Hills High School. His family eventually moved out of the city to New Jersey, where Jim worked for the Permacell division of Johnson & Johnson in the research laboratory. It was in East Brunswick that he met his lifelong friend, Andris (Andy) Jumikis.
Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, enlisting in 1961. While he was disappointed that a heart condition kept him out of Officer Candidate School, he excelled in the Army, attaining the rank of Specialist, Fifth Class (E-5). He was an outstanding marksman, being awarded the expert medal for rifle, pistol, and carbine. His three years of service began in January of 1961 in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, with advanced training in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. His last 18 months were spent as a Sergeant on the surveying team in Nuremberg, Germany. Upon his discharge, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service award for his service during the Cold War. He shared wonderful stories of his time stationed in Germany that inspired his love of European travel and appreciation for a good local pub.
After discharge from the Army, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended Pace College in New York City, graduating in three years with a B.B.A. in Accounting. He was hired by Arthur Andersen in New York City and left when hired by a client. He went to work for Hess Oil & Chemical in New Jersey, and was then promoted to Audit Manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and then to Dallas, Texas with W.R. Grace & Company. In 1980, Grace moved him to Houston to become Controller of subsidiary HOMCO, International, where he worked through the boom and bust of the oil business in the 1980s. HOMCO was sold and Jim left the oil patch for the growing healthcare business, serving as Controller at Owen Healthcare in Houston.
After retiring from Owen, Jim joined H.S. Grace & Company in 1998 after a call from his dear friend, mentor, and colleague, H. Stephen Grace. Jim was a 35-year member of Financial Executives International, and he and Stephen met at Jim's first meeting in 1980. It was those 17 years working with Stephen, son Steve Grace, and their team to solve complex business problems for clients, that he considered the most challenging and rewarding of his business career. Jim often said that each issue was like solving a puzzle – something he enjoyed doing his whole life.
Jim enjoyed solving puzzles outside of the office as well, and spent many a happy hour at Ron's Pub solving the UK Cryptic Crossword with his dear friend, Scotsman Lew Smith. Lew preceded Jim in death in 2014, and we are sure that he was waiting for him in Heaven's pub, Scotch in hand. Jim's appreciation of single malt whiskies was nurtured years before when his work in the oil business often took him to Aberdeen, Scotland. This passion lasted his entire life and he made many friends hosting Scotch Appreciation dinners at his daughter's home in Dallas. Jim leaves behind a detailed spreadsheet with tasting notes and rankings that any Scotch whisky lover would appreciate.
Giving back was important to Jim and he was a life member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, supporting agriculture and education. He spent 11 years as a member of the Corral Club, serving on the At-Large Committee, as Captain of the Computer Team, and finally as Assistant Club Chairman.
Jim loved his family. He married Miriam Elizabeth Sample in August of 1965, and they were married for 23 years. They had three beloved daughters, Tracy Ott Wallingford of Raleigh, NC, and twins Judith (Judi) Lynn Ott and Jill Ann Ott Spreitzer, both of Austin, TX. In addition to his daughters, Jim is survived by Tracy's husband Scott Wallingford, and adored grandchildren Jackson Finn (Finn) Wallingford and Jordan Vaughn Wallingford; Jill's husband Nick Spreitzer; Judi's fiancé Marty Kelly; and Jim's sister, Janet Frances Ott of Houston who was a great help to him in the last two years of his illness. He is also survived by a number of cousins, including Josephine Louise Ott of Lisbon, NH, and Paris, France; and Jimmy Peebles and wife Faye of Hiawassee, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Nellie Vaughn Bolin Ott and Charles Dorsey Ott of Florida.
Jim fought valiantly with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for over ten years. He outlived all of the doctors' estimates of his life span. Dr. Eric Bernicker, his primary physician, credited his positive attitude for his long life.
We are grateful to Dr. Bernicker, Linda, and the rest of his staff at the Houston Serology and Oncology department of Methodist Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff at the Methodist Outpatient Center where he spent many an hour receiving the blood transfusions that kept him going. Specific thanks go to Johnnie and the wonderful team there including Allen, Ashley, Crystal, Dana, David, Gabe, Jessica, Karen, Katie, Marcus, Mercy, Ola, Ophelia, Rosalind, and everyone else there who supported Jim and the authors apologize for missing.
In addition, we greatly appreciate of the wonderful care he received in the final weeks of his life from the team at Brookdale Memorial Oaks and Hospice Plus. From the first moment when we met Keely and Phyllis there, to his final moments with ReRe by our side, we knew we were in the right place. In addition, thanks go to Atilla, Cassie, Charlie, Claudia, Desmond, Jasmine, Katrina, Keisha, Lavoris, Nadine, Nancy, Narisha, Regina, Taurus, Tina, Tonya, and all who cared for Jim - and his daughters - in his final days.
We will celebrate Jim's life this Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the place he spent so many a happy hour with friends and family, Ron's Pub, located at 1826 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX 77057. If you can't join us, please smile and raise a glass in his memory. And if you feel so inclined, make a donation in his honor to the at to help others in their struggles with myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.
Jim will be laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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Plot information and links to parents provided by TheProf # 50185160.
JAMES FREDERICK OTT
MAY 25, 1939 - FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend, James Frederick Ott, affectionately known as "Jim/Dad/Grandpa," passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with his daughters by his side.
Jim was born on May 25, 1939 in Tampa, Florida. While he appreciated the Florida roots of his mother's family, he considered himself a New Yorker, moving there in 1942 and growing up in Queens, where he attended P.S. 99 and Forest Hills High School. His family eventually moved out of the city to New Jersey, where Jim worked for the Permacell division of Johnson & Johnson in the research laboratory. It was in East Brunswick that he met his lifelong friend, Andris (Andy) Jumikis.
Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, enlisting in 1961. While he was disappointed that a heart condition kept him out of Officer Candidate School, he excelled in the Army, attaining the rank of Specialist, Fifth Class (E-5). He was an outstanding marksman, being awarded the expert medal for rifle, pistol, and carbine. His three years of service began in January of 1961 in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, with advanced training in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. His last 18 months were spent as a Sergeant on the surveying team in Nuremberg, Germany. Upon his discharge, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service award for his service during the Cold War. He shared wonderful stories of his time stationed in Germany that inspired his love of European travel and appreciation for a good local pub.
After discharge from the Army, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended Pace College in New York City, graduating in three years with a B.B.A. in Accounting. He was hired by Arthur Andersen in New York City and left when hired by a client. He went to work for Hess Oil & Chemical in New Jersey, and was then promoted to Audit Manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and then to Dallas, Texas with W.R. Grace & Company. In 1980, Grace moved him to Houston to become Controller of subsidiary HOMCO, International, where he worked through the boom and bust of the oil business in the 1980s. HOMCO was sold and Jim left the oil patch for the growing healthcare business, serving as Controller at Owen Healthcare in Houston.
After retiring from Owen, Jim joined H.S. Grace & Company in 1998 after a call from his dear friend, mentor, and colleague, H. Stephen Grace. Jim was a 35-year member of Financial Executives International, and he and Stephen met at Jim's first meeting in 1980. It was those 17 years working with Stephen, son Steve Grace, and their team to solve complex business problems for clients, that he considered the most challenging and rewarding of his business career. Jim often said that each issue was like solving a puzzle – something he enjoyed doing his whole life.
Jim enjoyed solving puzzles outside of the office as well, and spent many a happy hour at Ron's Pub solving the UK Cryptic Crossword with his dear friend, Scotsman Lew Smith. Lew preceded Jim in death in 2014, and we are sure that he was waiting for him in Heaven's pub, Scotch in hand. Jim's appreciation of single malt whiskies was nurtured years before when his work in the oil business often took him to Aberdeen, Scotland. This passion lasted his entire life and he made many friends hosting Scotch Appreciation dinners at his daughter's home in Dallas. Jim leaves behind a detailed spreadsheet with tasting notes and rankings that any Scotch whisky lover would appreciate.
Giving back was important to Jim and he was a life member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, supporting agriculture and education. He spent 11 years as a member of the Corral Club, serving on the At-Large Committee, as Captain of the Computer Team, and finally as Assistant Club Chairman.
Jim loved his family. He married Miriam Elizabeth Sample in August of 1965, and they were married for 23 years. They had three beloved daughters, Tracy Ott Wallingford of Raleigh, NC, and twins Judith (Judi) Lynn Ott and Jill Ann Ott Spreitzer, both of Austin, TX. In addition to his daughters, Jim is survived by Tracy's husband Scott Wallingford, and adored grandchildren Jackson Finn (Finn) Wallingford and Jordan Vaughn Wallingford; Jill's husband Nick Spreitzer; Judi's fiancé Marty Kelly; and Jim's sister, Janet Frances Ott of Houston who was a great help to him in the last two years of his illness. He is also survived by a number of cousins, including Josephine Louise Ott of Lisbon, NH, and Paris, France; and Jimmy Peebles and wife Faye of Hiawassee, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Nellie Vaughn Bolin Ott and Charles Dorsey Ott of Florida.
Jim fought valiantly with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for over ten years. He outlived all of the doctors' estimates of his life span. Dr. Eric Bernicker, his primary physician, credited his positive attitude for his long life.
We are grateful to Dr. Bernicker, Linda, and the rest of his staff at the Houston Serology and Oncology department of Methodist Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff at the Methodist Outpatient Center where he spent many an hour receiving the blood transfusions that kept him going. Specific thanks go to Johnnie and the wonderful team there including Allen, Ashley, Crystal, Dana, David, Gabe, Jessica, Karen, Katie, Marcus, Mercy, Ola, Ophelia, Rosalind, and everyone else there who supported Jim and the authors apologize for missing.
In addition, we greatly appreciate of the wonderful care he received in the final weeks of his life from the team at Brookdale Memorial Oaks and Hospice Plus. From the first moment when we met Keely and Phyllis there, to his final moments with ReRe by our side, we knew we were in the right place. In addition, thanks go to Atilla, Cassie, Charlie, Claudia, Desmond, Jasmine, Katrina, Keisha, Lavoris, Nadine, Nancy, Narisha, Regina, Taurus, Tina, Tonya, and all who cared for Jim - and his daughters - in his final days.
We will celebrate Jim's life this Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the place he spent so many a happy hour with friends and family, Ron's Pub, located at 1826 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX 77057. If you can't join us, please smile and raise a glass in his memory. And if you feel so inclined, make a donation in his honor to the at to help others in their struggles with myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.
Jim will be laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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