James Albert Colvin Jr.
James Albert Colvin Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Shelley Colvin
April 8, 2025
Thank you, Lucy, for your beautiful message!
Lucy Colvin
April 7, 2025
I am remembering dad on this day a day after he died April 6, 2011. He always said when you see the flowers and the bees and the birds say hello to me because that´s where I will be and I still do that and today!! I am saying, "Hello Dadio" with all the beautiful spring flowers coming out and the baby hawks above learning how to fly.
April 6, 2024
I miss Dad. His art’s meaning keeps changing for me.
Lucy
April 6, 2024
I miss him too “Nanny Goat!!”
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Nancy Goughnour
April 4, 2024
I still miss him no one will ever call me "nanny goat"again...
Lucy Colvin
April 4, 2020
Dad still glows bright in our hearts Iives daily in our lives in nature and wonder. I miss him deeply.
lucy colvin
April 29, 2011
i want to thank the outpouring of love and kindness during this time. dad and mom have so many wonderful friends and family. We are fortunate.
April 21, 2011
Dear Barb and family, Our deepest sympathies for yor loss.It seems as though Mom and Dads friends are disappearing rapidly.May God bless. Jim and Cheryl Hondlik
April 20, 2011
Thinking about Jimmy Giving a tag to everyone..Bobs was "Blowfeldort", mine was "Nannygoat" He endeared himself forever to my sonsnmother-in-law when he said to Beth Oh you brought you sister! His own tag "Footy or The Foot" I think started as a kid..he kind of threw his foot when he waklked.Ann his feet were big! The classic story , family trip to europe where they rented a VW bug & it wasn't running right..took it to a mechanic & he came out roaring with laughter & holding a large shoe which had been wedged onder controls! I hope you & the girls will put together a book about this lovely man..I miss him so..Nancy Goughnour
Paul Stepnes
April 18, 2011
I got to know Jim in the last decade of his life. The first time I met him he had just come into a bakery fresh from a workout at jones Harrison with his hair all messed up and wearing what some might have thought were pajamas. I thought some institution is missing a person. His wonderful personality made you look beyond all of that. We became fast friends and soon barb was joining in on our visits. We would have the the best conversations filled with lots of belly laughs. Whenever he came in we all would ask "Jimmy how are you doing today". He would respond with "I'm on the right side of the grass". Jim I think you know it doesn't matter what side of the grass you are on.
Sheryl Butrymowicz
April 15, 2011
Jamis drew a crowd everywhere with his quick wit and occasional belly-deep laugh. I enjoyed my conversations with him and Barbara. He was an exceptional man and a wonderful artist.
April 10, 2011
This seet man had been a part of uor family for over 50 years..Play golf with Bob,Jimmy..Love you..Nancy
Dennis Libra
April 10, 2011
Barb & Family -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. 65 years of marriage - that's amazing! It was good to see you at Jackie's retirement party. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rae Nan Harmon
April 10, 2011
I'm so happy I have one of his paintings hanging on my living room wall. He has been a wonderful friend, to me and my family, for many years. He will be missed.
Elise Peeples
April 10, 2011
I only met him once but know that his creativity came on down the line through his daughter Lucy. I know both of Lucy's parents passed on to her that bigness of spirit that embraces life, taking whatever is offered and creatively making it into something bold and beautiful and without limits. May his spirit pass gracefully into that next place.
April 10, 2011
Passionate and compassionate/ engaged and engaging. I will miss him dearly.
Patti Claire Wickland
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