James B. Greenshields

James B. Greenshields

James Greenshields Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 26 to Jul. 28, 2008.
James (Jim) B. Greenshields was born February 28, 1933, to Ted and Altha Greenshields and died July 23,2008 after a year-long battle with cancer.Services will be at St. John's Episcopal Church Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 2:00 pm. Arrangements handled by Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman.Jim graduated from University High School in 1951, and received a bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Oklahoma in 1955. He worked in the family business for 30 years until opening his own typewriter and printing business on Campus Corner in 1987.He was a charter member of Norman Sooner Lions Club. He also sang in the choir at St. John's Episcopal Church for many years and was an amateur radio enthusiast. At the time of his death, he was on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Norman.Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Merilyn Dunsworth.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay, his son Kenneth of Oklahoma City, his daughter Jacqueline of Santa Barbara, CA, and granddaughter Jennifer Awramik also of Santa Barbara, sisters Pam Newkumet and Carolyn Rutherford both of Norman.Memorials may be made to the Sooner Lions Club Project Fund, 414 Evergreen Circle, Norman, OK 73072 or St. John's Episcopal Music Fund, P.O. Box 2088, Norman, OK 73070.Send condolences online at http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.htm.Submitted by family

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Angel

February 15, 2021

Jim was one of the kindest, funniest, and awesomely quirkiest people I have ever known. I worked for he and Kay at their shop on Campus Corner and at just 20 years old- he taught me I was capable of so much more than I ever thought possible. My “visceral feeling”, is that I’m not the only one who feels this way. I grew up and started “doing life” and never made it by to see him again before I heard it was too late. It is something I regret immensely. Thank you Mr. Greenshields for everything you taught me about printing, typewriters, small machine repair, ham radio, having a positive attitude, taking your time and doing things right, and just how to treat others in general. I appreciate you so much ❤

Angel Roach

February 15, 2021

Jim was one of the kindest, funniest, and awesomely quirkiest people I have ever known. I worked for he and Kay at their shop on Campus Corner and at just 20 years old- he taught me I was capable of so much more than I ever thought possible. My “visceral feeling”, is that I’m not the only one who feels this way. I grew up and started “doing life” and never made it by to see him again before I heard it was too late. It is something I regret immensely. Thank you Mr. Greenshields for everything you taught me about printing, typewriters, small machine repair, ham radio, having a positive attitude, taking your time and doing things right, and just how to treat others in general. I appreciate you so much ❤

Tony Sawyer

July 29, 2008

Kay, I'm very sorry to see Jim's passing, one of the nicest, kindest people I've ever met. I'm sorry I couldn't make it today, May the Lord's peace and strength comfort you and the family.

Louis Russell

July 28, 2008

Jim was a great friend to me and many others. I will miss him a lot!

Roger & Marlene Hoyt

July 28, 2008

Kay - was so very sorry to hear about Jim. His unique sense of humor and wonderful smile will be greatly missed.

Marlon Breaux Tim Scott

July 27, 2008

Jim's kindness and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed. All our love and concern go out to his family. May God grant his family peace and comfort.

Michael Sundstrom

July 27, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great friend and a helping ham! You will be missed Jim!

Mike KB5UKT

Mike Winkel

July 27, 2008

Jim, you've been a good friend and elmer, your home now...

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