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Comments: (64)    Add Your Comment Byron Washom 02/26/2011 06:50 PM Jimmy, loved the times together at Kaiser's, lifeguarding at the Ilikai and Punahou. You read the waves better than anyone. All lefts to you in heaven. Kip Kennedy 02/26/2011 09:01 AM I lifeguarded with Jimmy and his brother Clinton back in the 1970's for City and County of Honolulu. He was a great guy and a great waterman! Aloha Jimmy we will all miss you!! K.K. Ed Francis Jr. 02/17/2011 09:32 PM I had just written an email about you to my father one day ago, Jimmy ( "Gentleman" Ed Francis, the wrestling promoter with whom your father "Tally Ho Blears" worked with back in the 60's and 70's). In that email, I asked my father if he had heard where or what you were up to now days. Sadly, you had already passed away, and neither my father or myself were aware of it. I just found out today the sad,sad news. The entire Francis family sends out it's condolences and love to the Blears family. Richard Trier 02/16/2011 10:35 PM Aloha My Surfing Partner, Nothing but the bestest of times growing uo on Wakiki Beach, paddling from Republics to Carbage Bowl. Surfing with all our brothers and sisters. Remembering the surfing club "Freedom Riders." Ending up at Kaiser's Bowl with Daddy David. It was awesome to spend time with you and my second family, Aloha to all the "Ohana". With all our Love. The Trier Family. Earl Mendonca 02/15/2011 11:03 AM Although not having seen Jimmy a number of years I was greatly saddend to hear of his passing as he was admired by all of us Ala Moana crews and as a primo lifeguard at Sunset and other places.Always an encouragment to us slightly younger guys with a warm smile and words.Thankyou Jimmy for allof it. Condolences to Clinton and Laura and to all of the Blears family. Aloha to all of you in your timme of need. JON PRICE 02/15/2011 10:56 AM   * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name I remember the "Lord" Blears and family at Malibu, about 1959, I was a grom. They were the golden people. gary risley 02/14/2011 07:25 PM jim was and always will be one of my best friends and work buddies at sunset late 70s early 80s he knew his work and was a world surfing champ ...we watched lots of good sunsets took surf breaks and did our job when the time came..im glad i had those times ...aloha griz franco tramontano 02/14/2011 07:21 PM Jimmy was also a good tennis player as we had many of good set points at Waialua Rec Center in the late 70's. Aloha Jimmy, we will volley again. Ted Scarritt 02/14/2011 12:35 PM   * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name Jim Blears may be one of the most under rated surfers of all time! A true Hawaiian Spirit. Derf McTighe 02/14/2011 11:26 AM One of my fond memories of the mid 70's was surfing a big day at Jocko"s with Jimmy.He was chargin!!!My condolenses to the Blear's family. Ted Scarritt 02/13/2011 03:59 PM   * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name I was an 11 year old grom in 69 and was blessed enough to surf kaiser's often that summer when Jimmy was out. You had a major impact on me early on. May God bless You and your family. Ted Scarritt vannatta 02/13/2011 10:44 AM my brother... will miss all the times with you and the crew: from 9th grade on....best man at my wedding...big heart and a wonderful family....laura, clint, and carole...see you soon to celebrate Jimmys life. oh the good times, to numerouse to mention but engrained in my mind.....Aloha brother, love you forever Bobby Owens 02/12/2011 09:38 PM Aloha Jimmy......How many times did I walk down Paumalu Road with my my board, check in with you at the tower and paddle out? Too many to count. I was so lucky to get your perspective on the conditions first before going out at Sunset. I surfed with your brother Clinton all through my HSA days and your father did all the announcing at the big North Shore events. You were an accomplished surfer yourself and a true North Shore waterman, and you passed on your knowledge to so many others. Thanks. Jerome Baba 02/12/2011 01:07 PM Aloha Jimmy, in well over 40 yrs of surfing Ala Mo, I have never seen anyone make it from Rockpile and kick out in the Ala Wai channel. I saw you do it numerous times that day in '72 on your fish. You are part of the reason why I still have a twin fish in my quiver. Thank you and Aloha Terry Peek 02/12/2011 07:11 AM RIP Jimmy. It was a great ride you had. I have memories of your visits to CA in the 60's and 70's ~LOL~. Thanks for the friendship you all gave me when I was on the Island. Loved watching you at Sunset and other notable spots with that hard bottom turn then down the line style. Bless your friends and family. 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