James "Jim" Ray Sybert

Message from Keith Folse

I taught from 1985 to 1988 at the Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) in Malaysia, where Jim also taught. We both taught there through a consortium of Texas colleges and universities. I taught English as a Second Language, and Jim taught physics, two very different subjects. What brought us together was TENNIS. We used to play tennis together. I was going through a box of old letters last night -- yes, LETTERS with envelopes and stamps -- that had not been looked at since the early 90s. In it, I found a 5-page single-spaced typed newsletter detailing his recent trip to different parts of Malaysia, including the coveted trip to Sarawak in East Malaysia. Reading this was like walking back in history, and I enjoyed remembering our playing doubles together. In the letter, I read again just now that Jim had had to stop playing tennis and had taken up swimming. After I finished reading this letter and then smiling about this memory of playing tennis with Jim that I had long forgotten about, I decided to google him. Unfortunately, I am only now finding out the sad news about his passing in December 2017. My sincerest condolences to Jim's family. Please know that your father had a great time in Malaysia. We all worked hard to help build a really good program in Malaysia for the Texas system. It was a dream life for all of us, and I certainly enjoyed my 3 years there, including lots of tennis. My own mother passed away while I was in Malaysia, so I understand the weight of this loss for everyone. If anyone from the family would like to read the letter detailing what your dad's life in Malaysia was like, the guestbook has my email, and I'd be happy to pass it along. Again, my sincerest condolences. I am really sorry to hear this news.

Message from Tony Stephens

Jim Sybert was my major professor and my friend. I will always remember his friendly, down-to-earth approach to physics and to life. He made a great contribution to this world some of us still live in.

Message from Donna

I am so sorry for your loss Sue! You were so fortunate to have found this person to share your life these past years.

Message from Anna Mae

Dear Sue, My deepest sympathy friend. I think of you so often and especially now during your loss of your husband and best friend Jim. I have so many fond memories of our years of friendship and I'm sad for your loss. I love you!

Message from Cindy

Dear Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a partner instantly is a different experience from other illnesses. My strongest memory from my friends was to be myself. There is nothing that's right nor wrong. Give yourself TIME. However that presents itself.
I'm sending you hugs and friendship. I hope to see you this summer.
Fondly,
Cindy

Message from Dixie McClenahan

Sue, Please accept my deep condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so grateful for the time you had together. Dixie

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My deepest condolences to your family. He will always be part of “our” family because of Nancy, Mark & Julia. I always thought he was so smart, handsome and wise. I also admired him for desiring more than a rural community could offer. My love to you all.

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Message from Nancy Viens

SO VERY SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS! He looked like a wonderful man.

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Message from San Francisco. cA

All my love to you and your family. I loved my Uncle Jim very much. He was a true inspiration to me to return to college and pursue my own PhD. When I was a child, he made me laugh, and when I was an adult, he made me think. All of us will miss him and we’re fortunate to know him.

Message from Julia Monticino

What a nice tribute, Marc. He loved you, too; I could see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice when he talked about "Bita."

Message from Gayle Strange

Julia, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He must have been an interesting and dedicated dad. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, I am assured that he was a fine man with a loving and well-respected daughter, because I know you. My your family find peace and comfort in this sad time. With sympathy, Gayle

Message from Julia Monticino

That means a lot coming from you, Gayle. Had you two known one another, I feel sure you would have been the best of friends. He was wise, witty, modest and genuine... just to name a few things you two would have had in common. Thank you for your kind words.