James Owen Roberts

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Forward Funeral Home - Shaker Heights

17022 Chagrin Blvd.

Cleveland, Ohio

James Roberts Obituary

ROBERTS James Owen Roberts, of Cleveland Heights, OH. Beloved husband of Georgianna "Gann" (nee Timmons) of Cleveland Hts., OH; beloved father of Stephen J. Roberts (Patricia) of Shaker Hts., OH, Susan C. Roberts of Washington, DC, Ellen M. Roberts (Mario Sinicariello) of Shaker Hts., OH, and J. Timmons Roberts (M. Holly Flood) of Williamsburg, VA; devoted grandfather of Lily and Faith Roberts, Kristen and Ana Sinicarello and Quinn and Phoebe Roberts; dear brother of Suzanne Roberts of Venice, CA and the late John F. Roberts. Those who wish may make contributions in his name to The Great Lakes Theater Festival, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115. The Cleveland Rotary Foundation, 1122 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 or Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 where memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 4 p.m. Friends may call at the residence, 12411 Fairhill Rd. Cleveland Hts, OH, Sunday 12 noon–2 p.m. and Monday 7-9 p.m. BROWN-FORWARD Funeral Home of Shaker Heights, Ohio in charge of arrangements. For additional information and directions log online to www.legacy.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 15 to May 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Roberts

13 Entries

Pam Davis

May 19, 2005

Steve and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was the Best! He always had a smile for everyone and always interested in others. I'm going to miss that smile at the airport it always brightened my day. He has truly left a wonderful legacy behind you should be very proud. Praying for Gods comfort to you and your family. Pam Davis Continental Air

Mil Hatcher

May 18, 2005

Jim was indeed a gentleman and a professional in the truest sense of the word. He was also a devoted family man. He will be missed.

Don Cairns

May 17, 2005

Such a gentleman! Jim was always a pleasure to be with, whether at a benefit party, chatting in the gallery at the Heckerling Institute, working on a valuation matter, or just passing on the street. He will be missed by me, and I'm sure by all who knew him. Steve and Gann and the whole extended family - you were so blessed to have had Jim as part of your lives. He will live forever in your hearts.

Todd Povlich

May 17, 2005

My condolences go out to the entire Roberts Family at this very difficult time. I have only been with MPI for two years, yet i was fortunate enough to have worked with JOR on a fairly large project in early 2004, and for that i am thankful.

He was so gracious and kind to me, always taking the time to say hello when in the Princeton office. He will be missed by all.

George Gregory

May 16, 2005

Jim was always a real gentleman. It was always a pleasure to work with him. Actually, it was always a pleasure just to see him.

Steve Renner

May 16, 2005

Dear Family,

I am a sixty-one year life insurance agent from Tennessee who has gone to the Heckerling Institute for thirty years. I had the pleasure of dinner with Jim and others one year and mostly looked forward to chatting with him at the booth. He treated me like I was an old friend.

Cherish the memories.

Peace,

Steve Renner

Glenn and Wendy Looman

May 16, 2005

Although Wendy and I never knew Mr. Roberts, we do know his son Stephen,his wife Patty, and their daughters, Lily and Faith. Mr. Roberts must have been a wonderful father and grandfather. He obviously instilled in his children and grandchildren kindness,thoughtfulness, and a love of learning. These are all pieces of a wonderful legacy he left. Our deepest sympathy to his wife and to the family and friends he touched throughout his life.

James Rembolt

May 16, 2005

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family and associates. He will be missed by all who were so fortunate to have known him.

Herb Braverman

May 16, 2005

Steve,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I always enjoyed chatting with him at the Heckerling (and elsewhere) and I am saddened by his passing. Please extend my sincerest condolences to the rest of your family.

Karen Smith

May 16, 2005

Mr. Roberts was a true and consummate gentleman with a heart of pure gold - I will miss him very much. The Roberts family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Anthony and Josiane D. Yen

May 16, 2005

Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the entire family for the loss of a great individual.

From the Yens

Daniel Hahn

May 15, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family and loved ones during this difficult time. He will live on in the memories of the countless individuals he touched with his love, his generosity, his wonderful sense of humor and his kind, gracious nature. What a beautiful example he set in the living of his life. He is deeply missed, but never to be forgotten.

Tom Egan

May 15, 2005

Dear Steve and Gann,

Sandy and I are truly saddened by the news of Jim's passing.

On a professional level, Jim was, without question, the best salesperson with whom I have worked. During his career, Jim sold glass and valuation reports, but essentially he was selling himself. Jim was naturally likeable and trustworthy. His success over the years is a tribute to his personal qualities and hard work. He cannot be replaced.

On a personal level, Jim was even more outstanding. I, as a family man, looked to Jim as a model. I, like Jim, enjoy nothing more than family vacations. I'm sure Jim enormously enjoyed your recent trip to London. I'm also sure that Jim's children and grandchildren will always cherish their memories of Jim and this trip. I will miss Jim as a role model.

One of my favorite photographs of my family was taken by Jim at one of our old MPI picnics.

I won't forget that.

It was a privilege just to know Jim.

We will miss him very much. I already do.

Sincerely,

Tom and Sandy Egan and Family