James "Jim" Francis Lansdale, 78, of Pompano Beach, Florida, born on Christmas Eve in 1939, in Orlando, Florida, to Maria Ligia and Gillman, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018, after a courageous 22-year battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife, Carol-Ann (married 56 years); his son Christopher (Marlena), and daughters Kimberlee (John) and Teresa (Paul); grandchildren Alexander, Lorenzo, Zoë, and Ryan; brothers Donald Chris (Lisa) and Robert, and sister Nancy; niece Amanda (T.J.), nephew Michael; and cousin Lorena (Roger). Jim attended St. James School in Orlando (grades 1-8) and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1958, attended Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, the University of Hartford in Connecticut (B.S.) and Nova University in Davie, FL (M.S.). He was a high school science teacher for 44 years, 12 years at Laurelcrest Preparatory School in Bristol, CT, 2 years at Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, MD, and 30 years at Pine Crest Preparatory School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family and friends, teaching and coaching, and was known for his integrity, loyalty, sense of humor, and pride in his Nicaraguan heritage. An avid nature lover, Civil War buff, and fan of science fiction, Jim also enjoyed gardening and traveling, arrowhead hunting in North Carolina, camping and exploring parks and historic sites with his family. He was also well-known as an expert in World War II aviation history, and assisted many military aviation artists and historians around the world through his meticulous research. He managed a research website, j-aircraft.com, and in 2016 he participated in a symposium at the Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial along with other Pacific Air War historians. Jim was a true original whose vibrant spirit and kind heart will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17th, at 10:00 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4595 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Pine Crest School Scholarship Fund, Attn: Susan Peirce, 1501 N.E. 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Oct. 28, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lansdale

6 Entries

Karen Quinlan

November 2, 2018

Mrs. Lansdale & family, my heart and prayers are with you all.

Mr. Lansdale was a kind and compassionate man and a wonderful teacher. I cannot recall my days at PC without remembering your Husband/Dad and his passion for teaching, how much he cared about his students, and his sense of humor.

He made such an impact on my life as well as I am sure many of my Class of '79 classmates. No matter how many years passed, he always remembered us at Homecoming Tent Parties, Class Reunions, etc ~ always sharing a story and a smile.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Karen (aka Duck)

Mike

November 1, 2018

My condolences. There are not many words at a time like this. May you find comfort in the words at 1Pet. 5:7 "while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."

October 29, 2018

Our sincere condolences to you and the family, Jim will be sorely missed. Bob, Colette and Teagan Duenkel

October 29, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May you always cherish the memories that you have with your loved one, and remember that God is always there for us like it tells us at 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel love and support from your family and friends

Mike Yoder

October 29, 2018

Marine biology would not have been so much fun without Jim Lansdale. The talking to he gave us on our field trip was one of those moments that turns boys into men. Thanks, Coach. Mike Yoder, PC class of 75.

October 29, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

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