In Memoriam of Jim Oliver

[JWalmsley]

The Oliver Travel Trailer Community is saddened to announce that our founder, Jim Oliver, passed away last night. As many of you know, Jim and his late brother John, were responsible for creating the original Legacy travel trailers which many of you own and love. Jim passed the baton to his children in 2014 who have created the Legacy Elite II which even more of you own and love. His wit, wisdom, and guidance will be deeply missed.

 

Please feel free to add your thoughts, condolences, and memories of Jim to this thread.

[SeaDawg]

We are deeply saddened by this announcement.

 

Paul and I would like to share our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, all their children and grandchildren, and the Oliver family.

 

Jim was a great guy, with an amazing vision. His entire family worked to make it come to fruition.

 

He will be missed, by so many.

 

Sherry

[topgun2]

I'm so very sorry to hear this news. Hopefully all of the immediate Oliver family knows just how saddened all of us are even those who never actually got the chance to personally meet him. There is no question that he has left this world a better place. Talk about leaving a legacy - obviously he left more than one or even two.

 

Bill

[Mike and Carol]

Shocking and sad news. We are so sorry to hear this. A great guy who will be missed. Our condolences to the Oliver family. Mike

[mountainoliver]

Mary Kay and I were greatly saddened by this news! We are thinking of and praying for strength in the coming days for the Oliver family. We are very thankful for knowing Jim. He will be greatly missed.

[bugeyedriver]

My heart goes out to the Oliver family, and all of the workers at OTT. May you find solace in your time of grief and may your spirits soon be at peace.

 

I will always fondly recall meeting Jim on Christmas Day, 2007, spending more than two hours with him as he showed me the early Oliver, the one with John's picture on the front. It was more than the trailer that impressed me. It was this friendly man, Jim, hearing his enthusiasm and vision for the Oliver Travel Trailer's future and his sincere concern for the care of all of his family and employees.

 

With John's vision as a catalyst, Jim has truly built a LEGACY of a large, loving family and a robust trailer that will enrich the lives of countless families, enabling them to travel and see this great land up close, in a trailer that will last a lifetime.

 

Thank you, Jim. May you rest in peace.

[Mirna]

We are saddened to hear this news! As we ordered our trailer, we have been met with kindness and compassion beyond anything we ever imagined! The Oliver family's values have definitely been passed down to all who work there. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oliver family.You have touched us deeply!

With heartfelt gratitude, Mirna and PK.

 

[daveruth]

So very sad to hear this. Our love to Evon and the kids, and to the entire Oliver family. He and John had a great vision and created a great product. He will be missed deeply.

 

Dave and Ruth Meilstrup

[Nan]

I am so sorry to hear about this. I pray that Jesus will wrap His arms around all of the Oliver family and give them peace. Blessings to everyone.

[WhatDa]

Truly sorry for the Oliver family's loss. His effect on the area has been huge and he will be missed.

[Foy_Mirna]

While I did not know Jim Oliver personally, I have gotten to know two of his sons and if they are a reflection of the kind of man he was, I highly admire him. His vision and dream has provided us with a new found appreciation of the outdoors and a lifestyle we never knew before. For that, we are extremely grateful. The company he built and the standards he set for quality, craftsmanship and service are in a class all their own. To a good life lived Jim Oliver. With condolences and prayers to your family and friends. Foy & Mirna Sperring

[mossemi]

Although Krunch and I did not know Jim or his family personally, everything we have ever heard was extremely positive. And in my experience, nothing I say will really make a difference at this time. But I will still say that we are very sorry for your loss and know that you all are in our prayers.

 

With God, all things are possible,

 

Mike and Krunch

[Cash]

We are saddened to hear this news. He and his brother should be memorialized with a memorial in Hohenwald as the fathers advancement and quality of molded fiberglass RV's.

[hobo]

Jim's legacy will live on through his family, friends, and the many customers that have discovered the unique "people first" business model he has established. Beyond that, everytime someone sees and admires an Oliver trailer as the many hundreds of them cross this great land and Canada, his legacy will shine on.

 

The Oliver trailer is a very unique jewel in the RV world as Jim Oliver was himself.

 

Good job Jim, now it's time to go home and rest.

[choied]

So sad to read this just now. Rest in peace. All our best to his family and friends.