James McCartney Obituary

I knew Jim in high school. He was ALWAYS such a nice guy to EVERYONE. He was funny, had a smile for you and his impact is clear as I am writing this 48 years after that high school graduation in Kansas City, MO. I am sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to his wife, daughters and extended family and friends.

We will miss our good friend, our trusted colleague and our old Air Force buddy. Our thoughts are with you Patti and family.
Mike & Sheila Brown

Patty -- So sorry to hear of Jim's death. He stopped by to see Sharon at Cherokee's of Manitou Gallery the last time you both were in the Springs. Love and prayers for you and your family . . .

My sincerest condolences. Dr. McCartney's family will be in my thoughts.

Marsha A. Pyle, Dean UMKC School of Dentistry

Our family has lost a VERY special member - we will greatly miss Jim. Special prayers for my sister Patti and my nieces, Lindsay and Jamie. Special prayers for his mother, Evelyn and sister, Ellen. Jim will be missed by all who knew him and could call him friend.

I wanted to express my deepest condolences to Jim's family. Jim was an excellent tennis player and I enjoyed many matches with him over the years. May he rest in peace.

I first met Dr. McCartney at Sheppard AFB when we both were in the USAF. He was very professional and kind. Surprisingly, I saw his ad in the newspaper that he was practicing in Colorado Springs.I became his patient once again, as I, too, had moved to Colorado Springs after retirement. He was the most wonderful dentist I have ever had. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am deeply saddened by this news I just learned this afternoon. Jim was one of those few of us that was kind and sincere and approachable to any and all of us. I knew him from baseball and from school and will miss his presence but will remember his kindnesses and the way he could throw a baseball. God-speed, Mac!
Terry Sickel

Lindsay, I am very sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know that i was thinking of you.

What a wonderful obituary! It really captures Jim and the richness of the life he brought to his family and the world. Patti, Jamie, Lindsey, my heart goes out to you and I send you my love and support. Celia considers you all to be family, and deeply grieves Jim's loss with you. Thank you for embracing her. I know you will all come together to grieve and celebrate. I send light to you all and will lift a glass to Jim tonight.

Dearest Patti, Lindsay, and Jamie,
His love for you was so heart warming to watch and feel. He wanted you be be taken care of. I love being around your family. xxoo

Patti, Lindsay and Jamie, I did not get to know Jim very long; we were tennis buddies. His attitude about tennis was just to have fun. I knew he would be perfect for our ATL tennis team and he was. He played hard to win, but really just wanted to have fun; his opponents always enjoyed the match. I loved his sense of humor! He could dish it out and take it with a laugh. He was a good guy. He will be missed.

I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. McCartney as a patient for years prior to his retirement. His demeanor always reflected his kindness, interest in the world, and professionalism. My sympathies to his wife, children, and extended family at this difficult time. A very special man... Sincerely, Sue Mulvihill

Jim has been one of the loveliest friends I've had over the years since he & Patti married. He always made me feel so welcome, and was always the consummate gentleman when in my presence. Our love & sympathies go out to Patti, Lindsay, Jamie, and the rest of his family. What a wonderful man. Love, Sue (& Lee) Gaskamp, Brenham, Texas

Jim was one of our Best. Not good at this. So here it is. Class is the word for Jim. I think the reason he really liked me was because I thought his jokes were funny. Can't say enough about him. Very Sorry for your loss. Bill and Carol Riddle, Friends , K.C. Mo. April 20, 2017

Dear Patti, Lindsay and Jamie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. Jim lived a life full of energy, love and service. This is a shock and any comfort we can offer seems inadequate. Prayers are with you.

Lindsay, I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you and I am so sorry for your loss.

Jim was a great friend and teammate as we grew up near one another in Northeast Kansas City. I can still see him as a 16-year-old on the Northeast High School football team---his heart and talent made him special. His ready smile and dry sense of humor were appreciated by all of us. May God bless his legacy, his family and the many he touched.

Most of us at OCC Tennis (the GOOFs) were shocked to hear about Jim and offer the family our heartfelt condolences on your loss.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Dear Patti, Lindsay and Jamie, What a wonderful man, Jim McCartney was to everyone who met him !! Most recently, Daniel (our youngest) moved to Seattle and had to see a dentist there. That dentist said whoever did your veneers did an excellent job !! Daniel said that was Dr. James McCartney, who does everything with excellence. He was an extraordinarily kind man who did everything with integrity and perfection, including loving his beautiful wife and daughters. He will be greatly missed and we count in an honor to have known him. God comfort your family in this time of incredible loss. With heartfelt sympathy and love, Cathy Timmons

To my sweet Patti, Lindsay, Jamie and the family, it's hard to find the words to tell you how sad I am for you. Of course, my thoughts and prayers are with you, and I really do know what a loss this is.

You've already said it in his obituary -- a wonderful husband, son, and father!

Bless you all! With all my love, Patty

To Lindsay, Jamie, Patti and family; thoughts are with you from far far away as you go through this difficult time. I never met Jim in person, but what a lovely man over Skype!