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Jim (JD) Cline
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Save the date- Celebration of Life Aug 9th

Hello family and friends,

We would like to invite you all to a Celebration of Life for my dad later this summer. Please see details below: 

JD Cline Celebration of Life

    • When: Monday, August 9th at 3 PM
    • Where: Bear Creek Country Club (13737 202nd Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98077)
    • There will be time during the informal program for anyone to share. We would love to hear your stories, memories, toasts (or roasts) to JD.
    • Refreshments and light appetizers provided

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I know it has been a few weeks but Father's Day brought mixed emotions. A time to reflect and be grateful for the wonderful Papa we had, but also feeling a loss so great it is hard to convey. I tried to post something on social media as a tribute to him, but found it too daunting to capture him. Instead, I felt his presence as I enjoyed the PNW sunshine, time with family, feeling his grandchild inside me move and reflecting on what type of parent I hope to become to honor my dad (I'm now 26 weeks pregnant with my first child).

It has been more than two months since my dad's passing. More time than he was alive following his diagnosis, which was only 63 days. I'm unsure why those times stick in my head so concretely but only to say time is peculiar in that it can feel so eternal and yet move so quickly. I've continued to write short notes/poems and find that it helps me process. Felt appropriate to share this one-

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The thought comes as soon as consciousness
Maybe even before
You are not on this earth
 
I feel the ache in my chest
I try to remember my most vivid memories of you
They already seem so long ago
They are not as tangible as I want
Memories are fuzzy, incomplete
 
My feelings aren't 
They are strong and clear
Deep admiration and love
 
Your pride in me
So powerful it is forever
 
 
(photos- 1: Long Beach March 12, 2021. Last family vacation 2: July 18th 2019, Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary) 
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April 25, 2021

My dad's obituary in the Seattle Times- "Jim was all about families - the one you are born to, and the one you choose and create.” Thank you all for being part of my dad's chosen family. 

https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/james-cline-1082107708
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April 15, 2021

At 7:26 am this morning my dad, James DeLancey "JD" Cline, peacefully passed away with Marcia and all three of his children in the house. He was one day shy of his 72nd birthday. Jim had a lovely last day on Earth - sitting outside in the spring sunshine, listening to his favorite bands, surrounded by family. We promised him a good death, and we were able to keep our promise. 

Jim would have wished to say goodbye to each and every one of you. To crack a final joke, get a final smile, play one last round of golf, or pass on a little bit of advice that worms its way into your brain. But instead, please know that each of you gave him such reassurance and calm in his final days. He was stunned at the outpouring of love and he felt that love deeply. My dad grew up telling me, "The only real choice you make in life is who and how you spend your time." My dad obviously spent his time well and that is reflected in all of you. 

In the coming months, when the weather is nice and COVID conditions are improving, our family will host a celebration of life for my dad at Bear Creek Country Club and all will be welcome to attend. I will post the obituary and details on here when we have more specifics. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to:

TGR Foundation
Any local food bank
Or any charity you feel reflects Jim's values

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I am not a writer but since my dad's diagnosis I've been putting thoughts on paper. I wrote this earlier this week-

Sometimes I talk to you
Even though you are sitting right here
It brings me comfort and reassurance
To hear what you would tell me

I hope I can keep your voice with me
I worry it will fade
Who will tell me everything is ok?

I hope we have more beautiful days ahead
When you smell the flowers and cry from
their beauty
And tell me how nice the sunshine is on
your face
Or that you've had enough-
and you and I and we will be ok
You say what a great day
I think what a great life


James D. Cline, 1949-2021
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April 14, 2021

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Jim McLean
April 14, 2021
Blessings to all the Cline Family!! JD and I have had great battles on the golf course and a great friendship for over 50 years! I hope my other message on this site gets to you, too.

April 12, 2021

Hi friends,

Hope everyone enjoyed the sunny (but cold) weather we had this weekend and The Masters. My dad and family did. We watched the Masters all day and sometimes into good portions of the nights. My dad made trips to the Bear Creek pro shop to say hello and pick out a new Bear Creek golf shirt. He dipped his legs in the hot tub. He laughed at his granddaughter for her silliness. He smelled flowers my mom grew and teared up at how beautiful they smelled. He said he was at peace with it all. He said, 'I love you,' a lot. 

This week has brought moments of such beauty and appreciation for the world, for friends and for the small things. It has also brought moments that have been really difficult. Difficult because my dad is declining quickly. His and our goals continue to be to keep him comfortable and keep him home. We joined hospice today to have additional support and medications at home. 

He started to have pain yesterday so we are now working to address that. We did a good job yesterday so he still enjoyed the day. Last night and so far today he has not been able to get out of bed and has been more restless and agitated. He is able to understand almost everything we say, but has a hard time vocalizing his own thoughts, likely due to the location of the cancer in his brain. Our hope is that with the additional medications, he feels up to getting outside and enjoying the warm weather this week.

His 72nd birthday is this Friday. Feel free to send him a birthday message on here, or if you want to send him a video feel free to text him and we'll play it for him if he feels up to it. Thank you again for all your love and support.

With gratitude, Kelsey

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william clements
April 12, 2021
Dear Jim, Marcia and family: glad you had a good Masters weekend and best thoughts for a good pain solution and enjoyable days. Sun is gonna shine all week. Here's to enjoying your birthday with the family. Love Bill and Sharman
Norman Albert Anderson
April 11, 2021
joe
April 10, 2021
Lot of players I am pulling for On Masters weekend JD. How about you? Got to be able to control those approach distances right and He who rolls it best with no effort will likely be standing in Butler Cabin. What do you think. JT