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James Albert Bixby

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Columbus North High School North High School Northwestern University University of Cincinnati

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Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Westerville

220 South State Street

Westerville, Ohio

James Bixby Obituary

BIXBY James Albert Bixby, age 65, passed away at his home on February 16, 2009, with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Eagle Bixby; son, William Bixby (Angela); daughter, Jill Collins; grandson, Davon; sister, Linda J. Bixby; and numerous cousins. Jim is preceded in death by parents Albert Tilton Bixby and Jane Dixon Bixby. He graduated from North High School and the University of Cincinnati with a B. S. in Civil Engineering and also attended Northwestern University on a National Science Foundation scholarship. Jim was employed by ms consultants, inc. for almost 40 years. He loved his profession and promoted his love of traffic engineering by mentoring young engineers and his involvement in the Institute of Traffic Engineering where he was a Fellow and was President of Ohio Section ITE as well. He also served as a regional Director on the International Board of Direction of ITE. Jim loved traveling, especially in the West to the National Parks, and had a passion for learning and reading and had a deep appreciation of history. One of his favorite sayings was the followingGod grant us serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can and wisdom to know the difference. Something his family will try to remember in the days ahead. Friends and family may pay their respects from 5-8 pm at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State Street, Westerville, Oh. 43081. Private interment by the family at a later date. The family encourages donations in his memory to the Prostate Cancer Foundation or HomeReach Hospice. The family also wishes to extend its thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Zangmeister Center and HomeReach Hospice for their skilled and compassionate care of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Jim.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bixby

18 Entries

Kathie Eberhard

April 29, 2009

Linda, Jill, Linda, Davon and Bill,

I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful person you have my Most Sincere Sympathy.

KENDALL FIELDS

February 24, 2009

I offer my deepest sympathy to the entire family for the loss of your loved one, Mr James Bixby. I know mere words can't erase the pain and loss that you feel for your husband, father, brother,grandfather and the many other things he may have been to so many. Your family has always been in my prayers and will continue to be. Sorry for your loss.

Ray Norris

February 22, 2009

To the Family of Jim Bixby: Jim was a wonderful person and a great leader in ITE who I met over 30 years ago. I will always remmber his smile and great passion for doing things with class for his ITE family.

Keith & Teresa Eagle

February 21, 2009

Aunt Linda, Bill, & Jill

We're so sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. We appologize for not attending the services, but no one told us.

You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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Stacey Blake

February 19, 2009

My Dearest Jill and Davon,
Sam and I want to offer your our most deepest symapthy in the loss of your father/grandpa. We love you both very much, and if there is anything you need, or that we can do, we are just a phone call away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

JANE REIDENBAUGH

February 19, 2009

JILL, BILL AND LINDA,
MAY YOUR MEMORIES GIVE YOU PEACE IN THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
JANE (EBERHARD) REIDENBAUGH

Rebecca McInturf

February 19, 2009

Linda and Family,
I am so so sorry for you. I remember when I first came to ms back in 1994. Jim would talk to me for hours (literally) about traffic engineering, his career, and his knowledge of ms. (Smile.) We spent many hours together riding back and forth to Youngstown for meetings. He was the most precise person I have ever known - from his impecable handwriting and recordkeeping to his always-ironed white shirts. We talked many times about racing in general and Jeff Gordan specifically. In spite of his illness, he was one of the first at ms to send me a card after my brother passed unexpectedly last May. He was a good friend.

Randy Spradling

February 18, 2009

My deepest condolences to Jim's family & friends.

While I thought I was a pretty good study writer when ms hired me, Jim’s tutelage substantially improved my writing skills. He constantly threw down challenges and was gracious enough to help improve those who wished to listen and learn. I am forever in his debt because he forced me to hone my skills.

Despite Jim being a bit demanding sometimes, I understood that he wanted the best out of all of us. I try to pass that legacy forward wherever I work after ms, and strive to maintain integrity in my professional conduct and product; I doubt that I will be remembered for that, nor does it really matter. All I can hope is that the lessons I learned from Jim aren’t lost on my protégés: his weren’t lost on me.

Bill Johnson

February 18, 2009

To the family of Jim Bixby, please accept my condolences.

Jim and I were neighbors in the 1950's when he lived on E. Schreyer Place (I lived on E. Dominion). We went to North High School and sometimes when the weather was good, we walked to school--just about 3 miles. I doubt if many students walk that far today.

I remember Jim always had a new, creative idea in his head about something going on in the world, so we always had a good conversation on our walks.

I'll always remember Jim as a genuine, decent human being. We have lost a wonderful person.

Geri Martorano

February 18, 2009

Linda and Family: While I did not know Jim personally I could sense his presence at ms consultants in the wonderful description of him and kind words said by all who mentioned his name. He leaves that legacy. I know that there will be a void at the company without him. May God grant you strength and comfort in the days ahead. With Respect and Sincerity.

Doug Blegen

February 18, 2009

Linda, Jill, and Bill,
Please accept my most sincere sympathies. As you know, I worked with Jim for more than 30 years. He was a great mentor, kept very high standards, and was always firm but fair. Those who new him well enough will also miss his quick wit and reserved sense of humor. Jim.... your presence will be missed by many. May your view from above include the majestic mountains and historic landmarks you so loved to visit in your travels.

February 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family!! Jim was a wonderful man and a great husband and father!

bill cline

February 18, 2009

I will always remember Jim for his friendship and ability to make all of us better people for knowing him. I will never forget that Jim was one of those leaders who helped me succeed in the beginning of my career with traffic and safety. He was one of the first consulting engineers I met in his office off Indianola Ave. in Columbus in 1985 when I was with the old Crouse-Hinds group. My background was in public works and I was just learning about traffic engineering. He could have asked me to leave, but instead, he and his staff there always welcomed me and helped teach me more than I ever could tell them. It's that attitude that bonded Jim to his peers. He was a real pro. I won't forget that.

Shahzad Ahmed

February 18, 2009

Linda,
I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a great person and wonderful mentor. We all loved him and respected him. I learnt a lot from him (specially sitting in front of his office door). I admire his work with ITE and his contribution at ms.
My deepest condolense to you and family,

Kraig Shrewsberry

February 18, 2009

Linda,
I offer my sincere, heartfelt condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Everyone will dearly miss Jim - our friend, colleague, mentor, boss and fellow race fan.

Jason and Erin Turner

February 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jeremy Ghent

February 18, 2009

I will remember Jim as a very serious straight-laced engineer and manager. But despite these traits and a generation gap Jim was someone I could laugh with. His passion for his work will continue to be an inspiration to me.

Charles and Ruby Nettelhorst

February 18, 2009

Our Most Sincere Sympathy to you and your many friends.

Chuck and Ruby Nettelhorst

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