Woodsville, NH Jim S. Halsey, 61, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at his residence on Swiftwater Road. Jim was born in Lubbock, Texas, June 18, 1948, the son of James Miller and Mollie (Davis) Halsey. He graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. He received his BA from Texas Tech University and his MA from Villanova University. He married Pamela Stavley on November 20, 1971. Jim and Pam lived in Northern Virginia for 20 years prior to moving to Woodsville in 2005 to fulfill a life long dream of living in New England. Jim loved the history and natural environment around New England. He loved to travel and visit historical sites and museums. He had a passion for hiking and sightseeing throughout New England. He worked as a technical writer for Microdata GIS in St. Johnsbury, VT and retired from EDS in Virginia. He was predeceased by his father, James Miller Halsey. Survivors include his mother, Mollie Halsey of Lubbock, TX; his wife of 37 years, Pamela Halsey of Woodsville, NH; two sons, Jordan Halsey of Fairfax, VA and Brendan Halsey and wife Vanessa of Fairfax, VA; two grandchildren, Kaylie and Patrick Halsey also of Fairfax; a brother, Mike Halsey and wife Mary of Stockbridge, GA; two nieces, four nephews, one aunt, and cousins. At the request of the family there will be no public services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cottage Hospital, P. O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.