James B. Nye

1941 - 2013

James B. Nye obituary, 1941-2013

BORN

1941

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Goble Funeral Home

22 Main Street

Sparta, New Jersey

James Nye Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2013.

James Bonner Nye, 71, of Sparta, passed away May 16, 2013 at Morristown Medical Center.

Born in Paris, TX, he grew up in Fort Worth. After completing college in Texas, he pursued a career in educational publishing that took him to several states over the years.

When he and his wife, Ilse Wolfe, settled in Sparta, they both viewed the move as a chance to dedicate their time to community involvement.

He was a member of the vestry of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, as well as a trustee of the Sparta Education Foundation.

He became active in politics as well, serving as the Democratic candidate for State Assembly in 2011. At the time of his death, he was the Sparta municipal chair for the party, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Sussex County Democratic Committee and on the Democratic 24th District 2013 Campaign Committee.

At home, he was a voracious reader who handled all the family's gardening.

A memorial service will be held Sat., May 25, 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Sparta.

Survivors include his wife, Ilse Wolfe; daughters Aliya and Ellis Wolfe-Nye, at home; two brothers, Erle, of Dallas, and Benjamin, of Winston-Salem, NC; three sons, Jim Goldsworthy, of Gainesville, TX; Mark Goldsworthy, of Salem, OR; and Benjamin Nye, Plano, TX; a daughter, Michele Aguilera, of Oklahoma City, OK; and nine grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the James B. Nye Scholarship Fund established for high school seniors. Checks made out to the fund may be sent to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 85 Conestoga Tr., Sparta, 07871.
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May 30, 2013

David Troast

To the Nye family,

I am deeply saddened with your loss. Jim was a gentleman and became a friend at Cloveberry. He had the art of conversation into deep and complex subjects. Jim was a caring man who loved his family and Sparta. May God grant you His peace that passes all understanding.

May 24, 2013

Carolyn Fenton

Ilse so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed our chats as your LCC.

May 23, 2013

Ilse, our thoughts, prayers, and deep sympathy are with you during this time. Sue and Glenn Jankowitz (Sparta, NJ)

May 23, 2013

Brenda Morrison Patterson

My deepest sympathy to the Nye family. I graduated from Northside High School with Bonner in 1959, and I have always considered him a great friend.

May 23, 2013

Carl McKee

My prayers are with you Ilse and your girls. Bonner and I emailed often, more than weekly and have just recently started talking about planning a 55th reunion for our class from North Side High School in Fort Worth, Texas. It is so hard ot accept the idea that he is gone. May God give you comfort during this very difficult time.

May 23, 2013

Linda Nixon Stegall

My heart is sadden about Bonner. We were six when we met and considered each other as each others oldest friend. I know he was living his favorite chapter in his life time. All his Fort Worth friends are thinking of him with fond memories.

May 23, 2013

Nancy Mullins

Jim, my favorite grasshopper, who found the virtues of being an ant in his final chapter...my sympathies to his wife and children who filled his final years with love and purpose.

May 22, 2013

Ginny Jones

I am so sorry, Ilse. Jim will be missed; his gentle spirit, his kindness and that warm smile will not be forgotten.
I pray God's blessings on you and the girls, where you need the blessings most.

May 22, 2013

Bob and Linda Heitzman

Jim has made such a difference in so many lives and in the life of St. Mary's. His friendship and smile were gifts to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ilse,and with Aliya and Ellis.

May 22, 2013

Danielle Aubenque

I've always considered Jim a mentor. The time I spent with him changed me for the better in a thousand little ways.

I send Ilse and the girls and all of Jim's family my deepest sympathies.

And I hope this time of transition is gentle to you.

May 22, 2013

Maryanne Gherlone

Ilse,
We are so saddened by the passing of Jim and will keep you and the girls in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Maryanne Gherlone

May 21, 2013

Ilse and Girls,
Our families love and prayers go out to you all.
Lucille, Thomas, Paul and Erik Kreider

May 21, 2013

Karen and John Biernat

Ilse,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel the warmth of all the embraces being sent your way, and somehow find comfort.

May 20, 2013

Lisa Moske

Dear Ilse,

You and your family are in my thoughts during this sorrowful time.

With deepest sympathy,
Lisa

May 20, 2013

Sending our deepest sympathy to the loss of both husband and father. He will be missed by the St. Mary's family.
Elizabeth, Mike, Sara & Ashley Terpak

May 20, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. May you draw close to God during this difficult time knowing that he will heal your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)

May 19, 2013

Pat Rahke

A former coworker of Jim's in Indianapolis, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family. I will miss our occasional posts. We've kept in touch since the mid 80s and I am very much aware of his love for Ilse ad the girls.

May 19, 2013

We are all so sorry for your loss. You and the kids will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and are here if we can do anything.
Sarah, Radley, George and George Docekal

May 17, 2013

Kelly Criezis

Our prayers are with your family and some special ones to Aliya from Zoe. Jim always brightened up Cloveberry and I looked forward to sharing insights about our kids when I saw him. His spirit will continue there I am sure.

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