Honoring Jim Rhinesmith
Dear Family and Friends
Early this morning June 19th, 2021, Heaven gain yet another angel Jim Rhinesmith. It is with a very heavy heart I'm letting everyone know that Grace, Amanda, and Samantha lost an amazing husband and father. After a very long painful battle with many health issues Jim is now out of pain. No more hospitals no more rehabs no more doctors he is now at peace.
Most of you know Grace spent every day for many years running between work and home to care for her daughters and then off to rehabs, hospitals etc. to care for Jim with staying many hours after visiting time was over just to be by his side so he was not alone. As with many
families Covid proved to be a very hard time for visits they would sit outside even in the cold by his window and speak on the phone so he would not be alone even bringing the pets so Jim can say hello to them.
In the last couple of weeks, they were told to prepare themselves for Jim’s time coming closer. That is something no family wants to hear
but they had to deal with. The pain Jim was in was taking a toll on him, along with his other health issues his heart and kidneys were failing, and no surgery was possible. Jim finally said he no longer wanted to be on any machines and wanted nature to take its course. I believe that not only did Jim no longer want to suffer he wanted to stop his family from suffering too. Again, being a good husband and father thinking of his family in a way I pray none of us ever have to.
Grace, Amanda, and Samantha have been through so much that my heart breaks every time I talk to her or the girls. Some of you may
remember Samantha having her stroke at 13 and all the health issues, hospital stays, rehabs, and doctor visits Grace went through and is
still dealing with today while at the same time Jim started showing signs of illness. Thank God that Samantha’s recovery though slow was
and is still improving as Jim health issues continued to rise. Grace on her own was taking care of it all never asking for help.
It was impossible for the family to prepare completely for the financial burden that comes along with a proper funeral and memorial
service after once again having to pay a lot of medical expenses and expenses they occurred trying to bring him home. The special needs
and renovations that had to be done in order for Jim to be home were an expense the family really could not afford, nor could they afford
finish.
I once reached out to all of you for help when Samantha spent almost a year in the hospital and so many responded with love - posted on
her GoFundMe page - attended fundraisers we had - cooked meals for the family while Grace spent every second not leaving Sammy’s
side. We all hoped and prayed that was the last time the Rhinesmith family would ever have to suffer such a horrible time. Unfortunately,
that was not so.
I reached out then and now I’m once again reaching out to all who can help. The financial burden Grace had endured during Jim’s illnesses
and now being a single parent is too much for her to go at it alone.
I’m asking for donations to help assist with the unexpected costs the family will incur during this most difficult time of transition
Please consider donating if possible.
All donations will go directly to Grace, Amanda, Samantha and on their behalf, I will thank each and every one of your for the continued
love and support you have all shown the Rhinesmith family
Many have asked about the service please visit the website below for all information
https://www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Rhinesmith/
I myself thank all of you once again for all the love and support- all the messages you have given to me have be forwarded to the family.
Thank you
Olga Grubic
[email redacted]
