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for Robert Nordstrom
Paula (Linden) Carter-Jones
May 16, 2022
Mr. Nordstrom was one of the smartest persons I have ever known. He taught me so much. He was a wonderful mentor and if he respected you and saw you had intelligence and street smarts, he faithfully had your back. Mr. Nordstrom looked for these qualities in the new associates who joined the firm. Of any of them showed less than what he expected of them, he moved on. If they were bright and creative, he took them under his wing and pushed them to be their best. He was a remarkable human being. I loved and respected this man, his lovely wife, Avis, and his three beloved children, Bob, Katherine, and Janet. Rest in peace, Bobby John. I shall always be grateful for the opportunity to grow under your guidance.
Paula (Linden) Carter-Jones, former legal secretary to Bob Nordstrom and later Attorney Personnel Director to the firm.
Jon and Mary Tabor
September 13, 2008
Our best to the Nordstrom family. Bob was one of the foundations of my business life and I thank him for that. May God bless him.
Jon and Mary Tabor
Laura Cole
September 12, 2008
My sincerest condolences to his daughter, Janet Morbeck, and the rest of his family as you mourn your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
La'Keshia Ballard
September 11, 2008
My heart goes out the the family. Mr. Nordstom was a great person. My Fridays were not complete until he stepped foot into the bank. He kept us all on our toes, especially when talking about the competition. I am blessd to have known such a wonderful man.
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Donald Graham Class of 1974
September 11, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family. Prof. Nordstrom was a great teacher and a credit to the legal profession.
Beverly Reid
September 11, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Bob's family and to all who have had the privilege of being touched by this most extraordinary and gifted man. I was an associate at PWMA in the mid-1980s and am a walking testament to the fact that Bob did suffer this fool gladly. Apparently underwhelmed by my legal analysis on a particular assignment, but impressed nevertheless by my earnest delivery of the wrong legal conclusion, he stood up in his sartorial splendor, pulled a book from the shelf and handed it to me, and drolly said "Ms. Reid, you might want to READ this some day." "This" was Nordstrom on Sales. I still have that hornbook. Bob, you will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Bev Reid (OSU Class of '83)
John Dunkel
September 11, 2008
Dear Avis
Even today I remember elements of what Bob taught me in 1952. I was also very proud when he became my
partner and honored when I came to know him as a friend.
My deepest sympathy.
Tom Mattimoe
September 11, 2008
My deep sympathies for Prof. Nordstrom's passing. He benefited so many in so many ways! Great man with such a great mind. Early in our class, some people switched seats to see if he really had the seating chart memorized, or just the few he was going to call on that day. He called them by name and asked them why they were confused about their seats. I still use his lessons almost daily. God Bless.
Bill Graf
September 11, 2008
When someone asks me to explain the Socratic Method, I immediately see Professor Nordstrom in my mind, and my heart starts to beat a bit faster. I wouldn't dare to enter his class unprepared. We are all better lawyers as a result of his phenomenal teaching. (Class of 1976)
John Czeciuk
September 11, 2008
I remember my first day in Contract Law with Professor Nordstrom. He inspired and demanded the best from all of us and made us think as never before. He was a truly great teacher. I will remember him. I wish you peace in this difficult time.
Elliot S. Blair, Esq.
September 11, 2008
Bob Nordstrom crafted his class in a manner which even now shapes my performance when confronted with Conflicts of Law issues. He mastered scholarship and teachings techniques which created a great classroom atmosphere. He and Roland Stenger?s Contracts introduced me to the methodology of the Socratic Method which I continue to pursue daily.
I was nostalgic upon the reference of this name and I am saddened at his passing. My sympathy to his family and the College of Law.
Elliot S. Blair, Esq. (1960)
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Garry Keister
September 11, 2008
I'll never forget unilateral mistakes. One day in class he offered to sell his car for $1.00. Having walked by the parking lot while he arrived, I knew that would be a great deal. So I chimed in with an affirmative answer only to be handed a cigarette lighter with "MY CAR" engraved on the side. Although I was sorely disapointed, it was a valuable lesson. He was one of the best teachers I ever experianced and he will be missed.
John Barlow
September 11, 2008
Professor Nordstrom was, and will always remain, the epitome of the perfect law professor. I was in awe of him for the entire year of contracts. He gave the law a certain majesty that few others were able to impart to it. He was the best of the best! John Barlow, Class of 1968
Gary Auman
September 11, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences. Professor Nordstrom made law school a challenging and rewarding experience.
September 11, 2008
One of the best! Dick Snell Law '56
Dan Conkle
September 11, 2008
I first encountered Professor Nordstrom on a September morning in 1976, when I reported for my very first law school class, in Contracts. What a memorable class it was, and likewise the entire course. He was a genius in the classroom. I've thought of him often during my own career in law and law teaching, and I will continue to do so.
David Penzone
September 11, 2008
My most sincere condolences. As one of Professor Nordstrom's students some 35 years ago, he has had such a a positive impact on me, both then and now. He was a gentleman who had the unique ability to extract the best out of people. The epitome of a true Teacher.
Judith Moss
September 11, 2008
After 13 years in the private sector, I returned to OSU law school and was challenged anew by Professor Nordstrom. His classes remain some of the most memorable of my experiences.
Please accept my sympathies on the passing of a truly wonderful and unique man and human being.
Daniel Sharpe
September 11, 2008
I would like to extend my sympathies to the family in your loss. I am one of his law students (Class of 1975) who benefited from his teaching and built a career on the solid foundation he gave us. The influence of his Socratic method has provided the intellectual basis for the wonderful professional career I have enjoyed. For all who were close to him, I wish for you the sweetest memories of a man whose teaching touched so many of us.
Marc Inboden
September 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I graduated from OSU law school in 1973 and the Prof . was my contracts teacher. Condolences to the family My mother passed away in June and I share your grief.
Steven Smith
September 11, 2008
Professor Nordstrom was a great teacher and an important influence upon many young lawyers.
He will be greatly missed.
Sarah Tintor
September 11, 2008
Dean Nordstrom was a great teacher and administrator. I enjoyed his classes and guidance.
Sarah Smith Tintor
Class of 1963
Frederick S. Coombs (OSU Law '75)
September 11, 2008
Although it has been many years since I first encountered Prof. Nordstrom my first day as a law student, his impact on me was tremendous and lasting. I owe much of my professional skill to the foundation he laid. We have lost a giant - he wil be missed.
Dennis Wolford, OSU Class of '76
September 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Professor Nordstrom was the best.
Charles J. Kurtz
September 10, 2008
Avis, Bob the teacher began my journey into the law. He was a giant. Bob, my partner, was my role model and helped me to complete my journey. He remained a giant. He will be sorely missed.
Charlie Kurtz, Law '65, PWMA 67-
Thomas C. Clark
September 10, 2008
My deepest condolences.I am one of thousands of students who mourn with you the loss Of Dean Nordstrom. He was more than just a teacher, he extended to me personal help beyond just teaching. He handed me my diplomas as college ended for me. His loss is mourn ed by so many. OSU Law 1960
Steve Chappelear
September 10, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. 34 years later, I still have vivid recollections of Professor Nordstrom and the awe I felt in his presence. He was a giant.
Tom Gibson
September 10, 2008
I worked with Bob as a corporate client. He remained very demanding after he left the academic world - never afraid to speak his mind, always worth listening to, never suffering fools lightly, but kind if you earned his respect and wonderful to work with because of his wisdom and breadth of knowledge. A truly remarkable man.
Robin Thomas
September 9, 2008
I am only one of thousands of his students who remembers Professor Nordstrom with the greatest affection and respect. Although stern and exacting in his classroom manner, he showed me the greatest kindness in my years at OSU. My condolences for your loss.
John Beavers
September 9, 2008
Professor Nordstrom was not only a great teacher of law students, but also he was a great advocate on behalf of this law student. I will always be indebted to him for both his teaching and advocacy. He had both wisdom and strength of character.
John Beavers, Class of 1972
Lawrence Herman
September 9, 2008
Dear Avis,
First Bob Lynn, now your Bob. I feel so empty. You have my sincerest condolences.
Larry
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