James-Robertson-Obituary

James Robertson

Palo Alto, California

1950 - 2019

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James RobertsonJune 15, 1950 - Nov. 9, 2019Palo Alto"NIXON RESIGNS, FORD TO TAKE OFFICE TODAY!" Professor James Robertson kept that August 9, 1974 New York Times announcement of Nixon's departure in his office for his entire life. The long-time history professor, family man, and art and music...

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This absolutely breaks my heart. Professor Robertson was one of the people that really shaped my life. Although, he was known to be a tough professor at College of San Mateo - he was never that for me. Every lecture I had with him, I looked forward to attending and he would memorize me with his eloquent knowledge. He cheered me on and rooted for me as I transferred to a 4-year University and we would continue to email over the years. Today, I was looking to reach out to him and to my dismay I...

As a fellow classmate from M-A, I remember Jim as a fine student, good friend and a man who wanted to make a huge difference in the world. He certainly fulfilled his mission...and then some!
I know he's resting in Spirit...and probably plotting his comeback when the world needs him once again. He has lots more to accomplish on this earth plane.
My sincerest sympathies, love and light to the Robertson family, friends, students...everyone's lives who he touched deeply.❤