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James G. Robillard
Edina, Minnesota
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Edina, Minnesota
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Send FlowersRobillard James G., age 66 of Mtka, died tragically in a plane crash 7/16/03. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Jorun; sons, Daniel (Trudie) and Mark (Shelby) Robillard; daughter, Tracy (Tom) Kruse; grandsons, Ciaran and Connor Robillard; granddaughter, Samantha Kruse; sister, Joan (Gunter) Hiller; and several nieces and nephews. Jim was retired from the Hopkins School District where he taught for over 30 years. A master craftsman, carpenter, and builder, James excelled at all endeavors. An avid aviator for over 30 years, he instructed hundreds of student pilots. He loved to fly. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and the general aviation community. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Civil Air Patrol. Memorial service 6 PM Monday, July 21st at Ascension Lutheran Church, 6719 S. Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park. Visitation Sunday (TODAY) from 4-7 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel W. 50th St. & Hwy 100 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Jorun
February 07, 2011
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Thank you to all of you who left messages for our family in the guest book. Thanks to Bernie for letting me know it existed so I could check it on a regular basis. But most of all, thanks for your prayers, support, and for your friendship. Jim will be greatly missed by many, many people.
Jorun
Jorun Robillard
August 21, 2003 | Minnetonka, MN
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Dear Jorun and family, our sincere condolences. Jim will be greatly missed...he was such a special person to so many people. I know my Dad treasured his friendship. I believe that my Dad and Jim have slipped the bonds of earth and are soaring together in a beautiful, peaceful place. They have been set free...
This poem is dedicated to the memory of Jim and his copilot George.
"High Flight"
composed by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. at 30-thousand feet over England in 1941....
Peggy LePage
August 04, 2003 | Coon Rapids, MN
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Jorun, My wife Lori and I met you two years ago when Jim flew us all to dinner in his C-175, which I was about to buy. Jim wanted to make sure that Lori liked the plane before he sold it to us. Classic Jim. It was my first plane. It was probably just one of many that Jim owned. And that plane and Jim's instruction and mentoring has served me well. Not doubt, it's why I've had good experiences in the nearly three years since taking up flying. When Jim became my flight instructor, I was near...
Jim Farmer
July 25, 2003 | Minnetonka, MN
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Jim Robillard Family:
Our condolances to your family. His hanger was near ours at MIC and we both received our last two BFRs from him. An excellent teacher, friend and truly nice man. We will miss him.
Jan & Dick Pickering
July 23, 2003 | Big Lake, MN
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Dear Jimmy Robillard Family. So Sorry for your loss. I was a neighbor of James and have a photo of him with other neighbor kids. We were 9 years old and in the 4th grade. Will e-mail to you if you let me know.
Jack Deutsch
July 23, 2003 | Lakeville, MN
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Dear Jorun;
I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God Bless You!
Gayle Balster
July 23, 2003 | Minot, ND
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Jim Robillard Family:
I heard about Jim's accident on the news.
We were in the same Navy preflight class in 1958. I lost track of him as time went on in our careers.
I spent my entire career as a Navy, & Northwest pilot.
Sure wish I had known Jim was in the area, I would have looked him up.
We had some great times together as Aviation Cadets, (NAVCADS).
My condolences to the family at this time of loss.
Vic Kleinsteuber
Navy & NWA (Ret....
Victor Kleinsteuber
July 22, 2003 | Monticello, MN
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