This memorial website was created to celebrate the life and preserve our recollections of Jim Witty. Please join us in keeping Jim Witty's memory alive by sharing your favorite stories, photos and memorable moments from the life of Jim. Your contribution (when you request to be a "contributor," this only means to sign the guest book or upload photos, NOT give money) will be a fitting tribute, as well as a gift to all who knew and loved Jim.

Jim Witty was born on March 11, 1958 and left us unexpectedly on November 17, 2008 at the young age of 50. He was the loving father of two sons, Keven and Danny, and a step daughter Kelly. He married his "soul mate" Lori in September of 2004. Jim is also survived by his sister Deedee and her husband Alan, his brother John and his wife Joan, and his mother Edna.

Jim was my best friend.

Jim Witty will be greatly missed but always alive in the trails, rivers, lakes, mountains and badlands of Central Oregon.

— Mark Quon

Jim's book "Meet Me In The Badlands: Exploring Central Oregon with Jim Witty" is now available at local stores in Central Oregon. Please visit www.outings.webs.com for more information.

To view the short documentary tribute "Song For The Badland" please paste this link in your browser:
http://vimeo.com/4247829

Donations may be made to The Jim Witty Memorial Fund at Washington Federal Savings Bank

Checks made payable to The Jim Witty Memorial Fund
Please mail checks to
1818 SW Turnberry Pl.
Bend, OR 97702

Donations benefit Jim's sons and wife Lori.

OR

Donations can be made to The Oregon Natural Desert Association by visiting www.onda.org

Special thanks to these book sponsors:

Juniper Sponsor:
John & Vivian Nosler

Pine Sponsor:
Carol Stevens

Sage Sponsors:
Bend Education Association
Bend-La Pine Teacher's Union
Stuart & Arlene Brenner
Deschutes County Historical Society
Kathy & Craig Emerson
Bob & Louise Markland
Alex Morley
Kathy Poncy
Jarold Ramsey

Lava Sponsors:
Camp Sherman Store
Dennis Dempsey
Michael Haluska
Alan & Lillian Jones
Jo & Bryce Powell
Bob & Zannie Saw
David & Inez Shapiro
High Desert Education Service District
Peter Pedone
Pine Mountain Posse