~
IN MEMORY ~
USAF
veteran, NWA Capt. James Leonard Robbins Jr.
June
26, 1947 ~ November 8, 2024
Commemorating
the life of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain James Leonard Robbins Jr.,
age 77.
https://www.bunkerfuneral.com/obituaries/james-leonard-robbins/
James
Leonard Robbins, Jr. of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home
surrounded by family, November 8th, 2024. He died after a brave battle with
cancer.
He
was born in Greenbush, Illinois and got his beautiful blue eyes from Ellenore
and James Robbins, Sr. on June 26th, 1947.
He
received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa Wesleyan University. Following
college, he briefly taught high school and then entered the Air Force becoming
a fighter pilot. After leaving the military, he spent the rest of his career as
a Captain for Northwest Airlines, retiring in 2003.
He
lived in Mesa for the past 40 years and was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he alongside his wife, Joy, served
three missions-the first at the ASU Institute, second in Nashville, and most
recently at the Employment Services Center.
Jim
had a great sense of humor, strong work ethic, and always made you feel truly
heard. He had a deep love of history and encouraged everyone to “stay in
school.” He never passed a historical marker without reading and learning. He
loved camping, hiking, and all things outdoors. He was a sports
enthusiast and loved his D-backs. He was good natured, charming, honorable, and
charismatic. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was
the strength of our family.
He
is survived by his loving wife, Joy Robbins, his children, Marci Curtin (Jim),
Jennifer Holl (Brannon), Ben Robbins (Mary Ann), Suzi Pearson (David), Jennifer
Davis (DJ), McKenzie Moffett (Shawn), nineteen grandchildren and his sister
Linda Louthain (Jeff). He is preceded in death by his dear wife Mary Jane
Robbins, mother Ellenore Robbins, father James Robbins, Sr., and his brother
Scott Robbins.
The
viewing will be held at the Bunker Family Mortuary at 3529 East University
Drive, in Mesa from 6:30-8:30 PM Thursday, November 14, 2024. The funeral will
be at the Mesa Thunder Mountain ward building at 7752 East McDowell Road at
noon on Saturday November 16, 2024. Burial will be in the Mesa City Cemetery
following the funeral.
Service
Date: 11/16/2024 Service Time: 12:00 PM
Service
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 7752 E McDowell Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85207
Visitation
Date: 11/14/2024
Visitation
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Visitation
Location: Bunker University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
Interment:
City of Mesa Cemetery
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