WHEN: Saturday, September 25th, 5pm to 7pm
WHERE:
Lions Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park
574 W Adams Ave
Kirkwood, MO 63122
The Amphitheater seats 575 with plenty of room for additional seating if you want to bring your own lawn/camping chair. You can also stay at your picnic table overlooking the theater. Social distancing should be comfortable.
There is also ADA access and parking behind the amphitheater.
Please go to www.onstl.online/RSVP to let us know you’ll be coming. Even if you’re not totally sure how many will join you, please give us your best guess so that we can plan properly.
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With heavy hearts, Classic 107.3 mourns the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Jim Doyle. The staff and listeners of our station, as well as the St. Louis radio and music communities, have lost one of the best.
As our Classic 107.3 Board President, James Nouss, said: “Through a lifetime in radio, Jim touched many, many people literally around the globe – everyone he met became an instant friend. As our morning drive-time host, we all woke with Jim’s upbeat voice serving as a guide to how our day would go. He was beloved by his many loyal fans.”
We will miss Jim dearly and extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Ann, their son Seamus, and all their friends and family.
Below, hear some favorite memories of Jim from our Classic 107.3 General Manager Emeritus, Jim Connett.
Longtime listener in the am and always loved hearing Jim – he was uplifting and positive and had a great sense of humor. He will absolutely be missed
Listening to Jim was such a wonderful way to start the day, he demonstrated such a positive outlook on life. Condolences to his family.
I have been listening to Jim Doyle for the past eight years during the 6-o’clock hour. I will miss his clear, deep voice and his always cheerful personality.
I also listened to Jim’s “top of the morning to you” greeting and felt better for it. My sympathy and prayers go to his family and all his friends everywhere. We will miss him so much but will have memories to keep him alive in all of us.
My constant companion on weekday mornings…I was privileged to be acquainted with him “in real life” also. He will be sorely missed. May his friends and family find his memory a blessing.
I will miss Jim’s wonderful voice and music in the morning, it was always an uplifting way to start the day. More importantly, I considered Jim a good friend and will miss him dearly. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Ann, Seamus and the entire family. We will rise again today but our hearts will be heavy with his loss.
Jim’s voice in the morning was always a gentle relief from all the current turmoil going on in the world. He will be missed and remembered.
This news is so shocking and sad. I always enjoyed hearing Jim Doyle’s morning show. It was a great way to ease into my day. May he rip and blessings to his family, colleagues and cohorts.❤️
We discovered Jim Doyle on KZEK years ago, and we loved his smooth voice and commentary, but most of all we enjoyed stories of Seamus. We heard about his first day of Kindergarten, as well as all he adventures and mishaps along the way. Prayers and blessings to the Doyle family as they journey
down this most difficult road in their life path. God bless.
I live near Chicago but grew up in St. Louis listening to KFUO. Finding 107.3 a few years ago was such a wonderful gift – especially listening to Jim Doyle every morning. During this turbulent time, I loved hearing his calm voice as much as his musical selections. I will miss him – without ever having had the pleasure to meet him.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Jim Doyle. I listened to Jim each morning when taking my son to preschool before work. One of those mornings my 2 year old was excited by a song I didn’t recognize. When I emailed the station, Jim wrote back in the kindest way with information about the piece we heard. He also said hello to us on the air the next morning. What a sweet, thoughtful man. He gave us a great memory as I’m certain he gave to many others.
Oh NO! This is so sad. He was my favorite radio host! I’m so sorry to hear this and send my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed dearly.
I will Sorely miss Jim’s “Top of the morning, How the heck are you?” It always made my day and I missed him whenever he’d go on vacation. As an early riser myself, I looked forward to his cheerfulness, especially these last 18 months. My favorite piece for him to play was the KAISER Waltz, and he always got a chuckle out of playing it for me. My condolences to his family and friends who had the gift of knowing him off the radio.
I’m deeply saddened by this shared loss and extend my heartfelt sympathy to Jim’s family and friends. Like so many, I became acquainted with Jim from his on-air conversation, and his passing creates a painful vacuum in my heart. He generously made a place for Laughing Bear Bakery on his show more than once, and visited the outdoor market where we enjoyed a wonderful time getting better acquainted. A true giant in terms of his generous spirit, hospitality, equanimity, and joy of life. You will be sorely missed, my friend.
It was always a delight to have breakfast with Jim. On St Patrick’s Day, 2020, I suggested that he announce a certain composer as McLudwig O’Beethoven. And he did! We miss him already
My heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family, colleagues, and fellow listeners. I never had the privilege of meeting Jim in person, however, his soul-soothing and uplifting on-air presence guided me through musical journeys as if he were a lifelong friend. I shall always remember him fondly.
Although I never met Jim Doyle, I felt as if I knew him from years of listening to his warm and friendly voice over the air and communicating with him via email. He was always responsive to email and requests to play pieces by my favorite composer. His death is a terrible loss for all of St. Louis, but especially to his family and his friends. RIP Mr. Doyle.
My prayers are with Jim’s family and friends. He was the best. I shall miss him doing my best wishes on the radio..
So sorry to hear this. He was a friendly and informative voice during my morning drive time for years. He will be greatly missed.
I am saddened by the loss of Jim Doyle. I am a faithful listener of the radio station and will surely miss his broadcast.
When we moved to Saint Louis in April of 2016, I looked up the local classical station immediately. As a result, I have spent many a morning over breakfast listening to Jim Doyle, so it is a shock to hear that he is gone. What increases the pain is that I lost my wife earlier this year and now I find out that she and Jim were born in the same year.
Jim’s energetic, harmonious voice made all of my drives in the morning something to look forward to. I loved his genuine love for his work and the music he played for all of us. His voice radiated love of life and love for his family. I feel for his family. There is no way to fill his place. I know from personal experience. May they find peace in their hearts eventually. Happy trails in Heaven, Jim!
I met Mr. Doyle several times and had the pleasure to speak with him at the station. He always had a smile and was always upbeat. I drive into work at 6:00 a.m. and will miss hearing him first thing in the morning. It was his genuine love of life that came through on the radio.
I never met Jim, but hearing his voice in the morning was always calming. He will be missed.
I was the Musical Director for Max and Louie’s production of “Love, Linda” starring Debbie Lennon. Jim interviewed us on his show and was nothing short of a true professional; kind, interested, engaging, all that with a wonderful sense of humor. It was obvious to me that he had a wonderful gift of making you feel comfortable, and his absolute love of the arts was so obvious. I will miss listening to him, enjoying his “company” and will always remember him when I listen to Dvorak, one of my favorite composers as well.
Henry and I send our sincere condolences to Jim’s family and all connected with Classic 107.3. His voice and sense of humor will be missed by all.
Very deepest sympathies to the Doyle family and to Jim’s colleagues at 107.3. I first listened to Jim’s work when he was on afternoons at the old KMOX-FM 103.3 in the late 1970s. Was very happy when he returned to St. Louis on KEZK, and to hear him on 107.3 was a true joy. RIP, Jim.
I’m sad to hear that fine voice silent. It was a deep voice, deep in kindness, calmness, and friendship, and ’twas truly the man behind that voice that was Notable at Nine every day. I will miss that voice. For me, another Irish voice will fill the air today, that of John McCormack, mourning those lost with an old Irish ballad:
“Loving voices of old companions
Stealing out of the past once more
And the sound of the dear old music
Soft and sweet as in days of yore.
When the boys began to gather
In the glen of a summer night
And the Kerry piper’s tuning
Made us long with wild delight!
Oh, to think of it
Oh, to dream of it
Fills my heart with tears!
Oh, the days of the Kerry dancing
Oh, the ring of the piper’s tune
Oh, for one of those hours of gladness
Gone, alas, like our youth, too soon!”
May the road rise to meet you, Jim Doyle,
I too, will miss that warm and welcoming voice each morning. Jim accepted my invitation to visit Aquinas Institute of Theology on Spring and Forest Park. He listened as I shared my efforts to help St. Louis become a Compassionate City (Compassionate-STL.org), being eventually listed on the Realtors’ Index of the 10 most compassionate cities in the US. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family as we grieve his loss.
I am so sad to learn of Jim’s passing- he has become such a good friend over the years, and whenever we’d pop in for an interview about an upcoming show, his huge presence would instantly put me in a great mood. He was kind, charismatic, engaged, curious, and overall one of the most memorable people I’ve ever met. He will be greatly missed, and my heart goes out to all of you at 107.3.
I’ve worked with Jim since the early 1980s. Not only was he a great talent, with his warm, relaxed style, he was also one of the nicest guys in St. Louis media. His generosity came across in his interviews – genuinely curious – and always prepared. His passing is a great loss for St. Louis media and the community.
When I got in the car this morning at 6:10am and heard Barber’s Adagio, which I love by the way, I thought it was an odd choice for Jim to start off his broadcast. I arrived at the gym just as the piece ended and sat there in shock when John announced Jim’s death. As I wrote on Instagram, Jim was my morning cup of coffee and I will miss his humor, his insight, and his musical sensibilities. My prayers are with his family and his co-workers at the station.
I too, discovered Jim Doyle when he was with KESK and I was in sales so many years ago. I wanted to call on the station and I dropped off some Tippins Pies at the time to him and his colleagues.. Tippins Restaurant is long gone. I was driving to an early appointment one morning and he was discussing the pies I had dropped off with Jim Jankowski, I believe was his name. Jim said that Ann had dropped off PIES and Jim said “yeah, she works for Tippins.” Jim said “NO, she doesn’t work for them; she’s in sales and just wanted us to have some pies.” ha. ha. I will always remember Jim’s voice; talk of his family; and remember this story always as I have all these years. God Bless You Jim Doyle and my condolences to the Doyle Family.
What can we add to these condolences and tributes that haven’t already been offered? What a treat it has been to hear Jim’s voice and enjoy his selections of classical music. It was more effective than any blood pressure prescription on the market. Jim’s sound waves are still out there somewhere in ” the cloud” with even a larger listening audience than ever before.
Thanks for your energetic support of classical music in the morning. Your voice will be missed.
Our mornings will not be the same. He endeared himself to me when he immediately responded to an email request I’d sent. So glad to meet him at your magical fundraiser in the magical house a few years ago. I see him now in his Hawaiian shirt and hear his distinctive voice . . . “May there be peace on his spirit and eternal light on his soul.” (x3)
We moved to St. Louis within weeks of each other in 1976 and became fast friends. Although the years and the miles and life in general often separated us, I thank the gods that I was able to visit him in May and eat, drink, talk, and laugh like monkeys. I miss you more than I can ever put into words, my brother.
So very sad to hear of Jim’s passing. My condolences to his family, and to all of those who will miss his cheery voice each morning. Jim was a fantastic radio host, and made many morning commutes enjoyable. Rest in peace.
I live in Garfield, NJ, and have been listening online to Classic 107.3 for the past 7 years. Occasionally, I would ask Jim to play a Bruckner symphony on his Notable Nine program, and he always graciously complied. He would even give a shout out to New Jersey as well! He will certainly be missed. My condolences to his family.
I loved hearing Jim talk about Angry Bob, the garbage man who slammed the dumpsters to the ground so loudly that Jim could hear it in the studio. He will certainly be missed and I’ll be praying for his family.
My mornings will now be a little bit empty. I know I will smile though each time I hear Dvorak. God speed Jim.
I wonder whether Jim Doyle and the others hosts realize what their familiar voices and personalities mean to all the listeners. They provide consistency, steadiness, and calm. They feel like family. They are part of our daily routine. They are always there. Others have mentioned how Jim Doyle greeted us in the morning but for me it was him saying it was time for him to “scoot” out of there, and he would advise us to make the day a great one. I will miss that friendly voice.
Anne, I just want to say I could not have articulated it better. Every morning I am still missing his familiar, comforting presence.
I am saddened to hear this. I listened to jim during the mornings for most of the pandemic last year while working from home. His voice and positive outlook helped me get though some of those tough days!
I had been listening to the classical station for a long time before I met Jim through a mutual friend. I fan girled over meeting this guy from the station I was so fond of and he was so kind! What a personality and what a contributor to St. Louis! Jim you are so missed.
He was a good man, God be with his family, I always enjoyed listening to him in the mornings, his passion for classical music was noticeable. .
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden death of one of the sweetest people in St. Louis, Jim Doyle. It was always a delight to see and be interviewed by him at Classic 107.3 – Radio Arts Foundation. In fact, his show was my one of my first post-vaccination forays into the world. I’m glad I got to see him one last time… I just can’t believe he’s gone.
My morning started by listening to Jim at six o’clock while driving to the y and either on my way to work or home after my workout. He’ll be truly missed.
I am shocked to hear this news. Jim and I met when he took a short two-year stint doing a morning radio show in Osaka, Japan in the early 80’s. We were both still somewhat young men exploring living in a foreign land. We were mesmerized by the Japanese culture but always hung together to celebrate the American holidays. We had wonderful times telling stories and creating new ones. Eventually, we both returned to America graced by that culture but eager to rejoin our own. We lost touch for a number of years but reconnected via the internet and email. I will remember his warm friendship and absolute zest for life!
Just an anon no one, whose daily drives to corporate hell were always lightened immeasurably by Jim’s uplifting cheer. He leaves a slot which needs that!
Hugs and blessings to his family, many friends and listeners, as each of us starts our mourning journeys…
I will truly miss listening to his voice, early in the morning on the way to work – as the sun came up – letting us all know that the coffee was ready for our day.
Jim Doyle was a dear friend. We enjoyed listening to Jim as a radio host here on Classic 107.3 and KEZK 102.5. More importantly, I will miss his friendship. My family and I have many wonderful memories with Jim, his wife Ann & their son Seamus. We were so fortunate to know him personally. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Jim’s family during this difficult time. Thanks Jim for making a difference in so many lives on the radio and in our friendship.
Until we meet again you will be forever in our hearts!
Nina, Al & Ed Zimmermann
Jim was a wonderful announcer/personality for years in the STL Metro area. He was great on Classical 107.3 and we will miss him!
Jim was so wonderful to listen to every morning for so many years. He will be greatly missed by me & all of his listeners. With deepest sympathy to his wife & family.
I’m totally shocked to hear the news of Jim’s passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked with Jim briefly at KADI in the early 70’s. You will be greatly missed Jim and you were such a talent for St. Louis radio. God’s speed.
This is heartbreaking news. He was one of my favorites and one of the best set of pipes you ever heard. My thoughts go out to his family and our RAF family. God bless you Jim.
Oh man, what a loss. I’m stunned and am so sorry for 107.3 as well as Jim’s family. He had a distinctive voice I enjoyed listening to every morning as I drove into work. He is missed.
St. Louis has lost an absolute treasure. He will always be considered one of the best to have ever been behind the mike in The Midwest. Thank you, Jim Doyle, for all that you have said and done to bring smiles to our faces over the years. You will forever be missed, and never be forgotten. Blessings to his family, friends, and his massive extended RAF (and STL radio) family.
I was an intern at KYKY & KEZK FM during the summer of 1998. Jim Doyle was the afternoon DJ and he was the kindest, most joyful and respectful radio personality I ever encountered. He made sure to know the lowly interns names, always said hello & he legitimately lit up any room he entered. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him on Classic 1073. My heart goes out to his family. I always remember him speaking with such love about his son, Seamus.
I knew Jim in 1979 when I was an intern at KMOX FM. He was a funny intelligent man who was very friendly. I heard Jim through the years first as an album rock jock at KADI. Jim proved he could do any format because he was always Jim Doyle on the air. No pretenses. It’s a great loss to the St. Louis community.
I’m really going miss Jim. I worked with his wife Ann, and that’s how I know him and Seamus. He had a song we use to dance to. He loved his music and he touch a lot of hearts.
Jim’s warm and upbeat voice always made our mornings special. We will miss him greatly.
I am so sadden to hear of his passing. It was always a pleasure to hear his voice in the morning. Almost every year since he went on the air with 107.3, I would email him my Halloween morning request of music to play. I always felt I could picture a devilish grin when he went to intro the tunes he would put on each Halloween morning.
Every weekday morning Jim Connett would come into the studio and he & Jim Doyle would do a hilarious vaudeville-almost schtick about Jim Doyle’s coffee. “It’ll melt the spoon”. “Take away the cup and it stands up like jello.” Troublemaker that I am, I sent them a pound of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. That certainly changed the tenor of the show, but still hilarious (as if either Jim needed more caffeine:-). Jim Doyle had this inexplicable thing about Irish music (I’m Scottish), but what many people don’t realize is that he was a scholar and a researcher of obscure lesser-known Baroque music. As such he was a mentor to me and taught me much. Thanks to him, I would hear his wonderful choices in music, jump on the internet and procure the album for myself. Now I have a “Jim Doyle Library”. I will cherish each note of it.. He was our morning contact with the world and will be sorely missed. Peace Jim.
We’ve lost a wonderful announcer, friend & human being. My condolences to his wife and son. I was fortunate to meet Jim & Ann at a Sheldon event. I also thank her for her continued service as a health worker. Jim’s voice in the early mornings was always an uplift, & balm during this pandemic. He seemed almost as delighted as I was when I won a ticket giveaway. Classic 1073 feels like a family to us—it’s a very sad loss for the arts community. May his spirit live on. ❤️
For many years Jim’s cheery voice was the first to welcome me to a new day. I will certainly miss his humor and commentary. My wish is that all of the comments in this memoriam will bring solace to his family, colleagues and friends.
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry to hear this… I always loved hearing Jim’s lovely warm voice on the radio. How heartbreaking! Requiescat in pace. Condolences and prayers to his family.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Condolences to his family.
Jim was one of my best friends in radio and played an instrumental role in my radio career. Jim was the Assistant Program Director at Sunny 103.7 in San Diego and assisted in getting me hired for weekends at the station in December of 1991. I remained at the station for 12 years through its 3 different incarnations. Jim returned to St. Louis and we always kept in touch over the years. I would contact him whenever work took me to St. Louis and we would meet up for lunch before I headed back home. We both had birthdays in January and would always call each other on our birthdays and catch up. What a joyful guy to be around! He was your friend on the radio. And I was thankful to be his friend! I will miss him.
A beloved friend & roommate at Bowling Green University in Ohio, I am genuinely shocked & saddened to hear of my buddy Jim’s passing! My condolences & heartfelt thoughts to his family & all the thousands of friends & fans who will forever hold him in their hearts! I cherish our time & memories together! Thanks for your special friendship!
Just found out about Jim’s passing. How awfully sad. His voice became the voice of a good friend. We will miss you Jim. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and the colleagues at 107.3.
May Jim rest in peace.
I was deeply saddened to hear about Jim’s passing. He has been with me most work mornings as I listened to Classic 107.3. He was very fun and I truly loved listening to him on Classic 107.3. He always helped get my day started off happily and put me in a great and calming mood. He sure was a great radio voice personality!
I met Jim in 1976. I am so saddened to read about his passing. Jim truly was a light in this weary world. I, and so many others, will miss him.
I didn’t hear about Jim’s passing until early September…I simply thought he must be on vacation.
He will be missed.
I have been a fan of Jim Doyle for many years, and I always enjoyed hearing him on the radio and seeing him in the community. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.