James H. Webb

Jim Webb, 66, a committed husband, avid outdoorsman, and gracious host, left this world on Saturday January 17. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 4, 1942, Jim's entire life was underscored by a passion for adventure and physical risk-taking which he lovingly and patiently nurtured in his wife, Mary Modaff, who survives him. She often heard Jim declare: "I wanna go out with my hair on fire!" Jim was an experienced pilot, passionate sailor, practiced golfer and skier, and avid hiker, proudly "bagging a fourteener" with his wife, Mary. He was also an enthusiastic horseman and respected professional, as comfortable in a business suit as he was cowboy boots and jeans. Jim could often be found at the barn with his horse, "the Harvester," always accompanied by the family dog. Jim attended Catholic University, graduated from New Mexico State University, and did post-graduate study at University of Southern California. He served six years as a captain in the Air Force. When asked about his duties in the military, Jim would laughingly quip "If I told you what I did in the Air Force, I'd hafta kill ya!" His long career in the field of Management Information Systems utilized Jim's innate ability to creatively solve problems. Always a diplomat, Jim developed thoughtful relationships with his clients, many of whom maintained connections with Jim over the years. Jim is survived by his wife, his brother Steve and sister Monica and their spouses and children. He is also survived by his wife's sisters and brothers, Kathy, Jim, Beth, Jeff and Meg, their spouses and children, and by many work associates and friends. Per Jim's request, there will be no visitation or service. His wife, Mary, asks that, in lieu of flowers, friends and relatives share memories of Jim at the Vistoso Memorial Chapel website. Donations may be made to a favorite charity in Jim's name.