James H. HEBERLING A Farewell to a Precious Life on Earth James Homer Heberling, ESQ., resident of South Shores Condominium, apartment A-408 since its foundation and erection in 1974 and a native son of Pennsylvania, U.S.A., bade farewell to all of us on Saturday, August 12th, 2006 from pulmonary complication, he was 87 years old. James, a distinguished attorney at law and quite a gentleman in his own rights, led an amazing, brilliant career with Atomic Energy Commission and the Boeing Company worldwide. He and his beloved wife of 20 years travelled the world extensively combining business and pleasure at the same time. James was a great Philellin, (a great friend of the Hellens) very well known and much loved in the Hellenic-Roman world and beyond. He will definitely be missed and will always be remembered by so many. His motto always was - "old lawyers never fade away, they just lose their appeal" and naturally of course he will have plenty of appeals to argue and debate with the Divine Creator! He is survived by his Hellenic-Roman wife, members of family and relatives. A Memorial Service will be held for James at Saint Nicholas Church in Glyfada, Attica, Greece where the Heberling's exchanged their matrimonial vows. _______________________________ EULOGY My darling James, you made it all so possible for us both from the very first time we met in Athens, Greece, two strangers feeling alone searching for soul mates. By the Grace of God, we immediately joined our lives in a 2 month liason - courtship - I proposed to you exactly on the day of your birthday, 6th January 1987 and you accepted in bewilderment and amazement vowing to take care of each other for better or for worse till the end of time. We led a most amazing, beautiful life - we were and still are blessed and counting our blessings. You brought me with you to your Oh! so beautiful country, America - a long yearned dream of mine since I was a little girl back in Africa where I was born. We travelled the world and made numerous friends - our Ethos made us stand tall with the mighty and humble with our fellow humble people. My sweetheart James, your wish will be respected and honored. You wish me to spray your blessed ashes and revered in the Puget Sound, right beneath our condo so that as you always kept reminding me, that by every passing ocean wave, you will be whispering to me, "Here is looking at you, kid!". And your whispers will be coming from eternity so that I never feel alone. My love, you already know that your very precious memory is treasured and deeply locked in my heart and soul. I am at peace because I know already the Divine Almighty is safekeeping you in His Glorious Kingdom. Published in print on 8/22/2006. Seattle Times