Date: 7/6/26 10:07 pm From: Steve Garr <0000098f997b30c5-dmarc-request...> Subject: Tribute to Jim Rathert
Dear Missouri Birders,Below I have copied the message I sent to the Missouri Bluebird Society members. Jim Rathert was indeed a special individual to so many people . He will be dearly missed.Steve GarrCole countyJefferson city, MO <steve...>
Dear Bluebird Family,
A sad heart and fond memories combine as I share thisannouncement about our dear friend Jim Rathert. Jim passed away peacefully onJuly 2nd.
Jim was ofcourse known across the state and beyond as the premier wildlife photographerfor the Missouri Conservationist magazine for over 20 years. He impacted so many of the various birdingand conservation entities in our state. To our Bluebird family Jim was a Founding Board member of the MissouriBluebird Society, a joy to be around at conferences and events, and valued forhis wisdom about nature, conservation and people! Jim designed and donated toour Society the beautiful MOBS logo. Like everything else he did artistically,he put his heart and expertise into every aspect of creating it. Now on this 20-year anniversary of theMissouri Bluebird Society we can all look back and be grateful that Jim waswilling to step forward to help bring this organization into existence. Jim remained a board member for MOBS for all20 years!
We will have a special tribute to Jim at the upcoming MissouriBluebird Conference on July 17th and 18th in Jamesport.Please see the MOBS website for more info: www.missouribluebird.org.
Jim’s family has planned a Celebration of Life for October 3rdat Callaway Fields in Mexico, Missouri – time and details to be announcedlater. Jim’s family has requested that memorial donations be directed to:
· Caring Hearts and Hands Hospice in Columbia(www.caringheartsand hands.org)
· The Missouri Bluebird Society, P.O. Box 105830,Jefferson City, Mo 65110
Jim’s wife Debbie has also shared that they intend to set upa “Memory Chain” for sharing stories and memories about Jim inlieu of condolences. This will be a wonderful way to honor Jim and a joy to hisfamily. We will share more details about that soon.
We will missyou our friend Jim and we are grateful for all you have left us!
Steve Garr
MissouriBluebird Society President
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