Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Jim Gillespie passed away

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Posted by Dick Prather (Member # 1136) on 10-16-2009, 01:48 PM:

Jim Gillespie passed away 10-12-09 in Bend, OR Jim was an IA projectionist and owned Projection Service Co. Most of his work in Santa Ana, CA. He died of a blood cancer which he had been fighting for the last few years.

I will miss you my friend - R.I.P.
Dick

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 10-17-2009, 09:13 AM:

A good man. . . a very good man! Louis

Posted by John Eickhof (Member # 323) on 11-13-2009, 09:12 PM:

Another fine projection engineer passes by... Jim was not only a very close friend but a mentor to me. In the early 1970s I used to visit him when I was in southern California working. He was a master at rebuilding projection & sound equipment. Through Jim, I was introduced to many icons in the industry like Charlie Wolk, Howard Straight, Larry Little, Dick Koldoff, Tommy Oliphant and the list goes on...I miss you Jim! Jim was a very versitile person with many interests! He spoke fluent spanish and travelled to Mexico often on service work, he was a Minister, and was learning Law! I hope Lita, & your daughter and the boys ( Dogs ) are faring well. Rest in peace!