REYNOLDSON James C. WE ALWAYS THOUGHT WE HAD TIME, BUT WHERE DID THE TIME GO? Our beloved Jim was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer just over five weeks ago. Despite the suddenness and rapidity of his physical decline, he lived his last days as he did the rest of his life, with peace and dignity. He passed away in his own beloved home surrounded by his family. Jim was a man with conviction, morals and extreme love for his family. He loved life and had class. He conquered life's conquests by learning how to fly. At one time, he owned several airplanes with area physicians and was a commercially rated pilot. Next to that, he believed that he was a "halfway decent" golfer, and of course, he was. He golfed with some of the greats and played every great course in the continental US. Jim was born in St. Edwards, Nebraska in 1939, on his grandparents' farm. He grew up in Albion with three brothers. The family eventually moved to O'Neil (Nebraska's Irish capitol) where they raise cattle and managed a "sale barn." Jim also cowboyed on several local ranches. An excellent trumpeter, he played in rockabilly bands The Musical Delinquents and The Juvenile Jacks. After graduating O'Neil High School in 1957, he served two years in Korea on the GI Bill. He graduated Wayne State University in 1967 with a degree in American History and a minor in Economics. He was a true lover of knowledge and an avid reader throughout his life. He worked for Pfizer Pharmaceutical for 10 years followed by representing Howmedica, Osteosolutions and Stryker Orthopedics as an orthopedic sales rep. He continued to work for Stryker Orthopedics until his demise. Until recently, he also worked for a spine company, Aesculap. Jim, loved teaching. He took so many people under his wing to educate them regarding how "The body works." Physicians respected Jim and knew they could count on him. Jim had an impact on many medical residents and they always knew that they could call on him at anytime if they needed help. Jim loved to cook and try new recipes although not always successfully. His Saturday nights were spent cooking with his wife while listening to NPR radio. Jim was a man who would grab his wife and start dancing when a song struck his fancy, never mind that the food could be burning. At his wife's urging Jim reluctantly took on the job of treasurer of the Collingwood Arts Center board. He used to tell his wife, "Marti this board is in trouble." He grew to love the architecture of the building and whenever anyone visited him from out-of-town that was the first place that he took them to tour Toledo. He eventually was elected the president of the Collingwood Arts Center and that was a position that he held at the time of his death. He was proud of the "rebirth" of the Collingwood Arts Center. Lastly, Jim had class. He enjoyed food, wine, jazz, and an occasional cigar; but, as he often said, he enjoyed good company the most. A genuine people person he loved telling stories, often from his years in O'Neil or at college. He also shared his wisdom, which was most often expressed in his "Nebraskaisms." In fact, his family started calling his "Nebraskaisms", "Jimisms." His family begged him for the abridged versions of his stories but that never happened. He would reply, "For everything I have there's a story that goes with it." Jim was preceded in death by his son, James Reynoldson II in 2002, he was also preceded in death by his father, Verne Reynoldson. Surviving are his loving wife, Marti Zarkower; son, Pierce Reynoldson, stepchildren, Jon Zarkower (New York), Nicholle Zarkower (Mark), and Danielle Zarkower (Arizona); mother, Mary; brothers, Allen (Marge), Lawrence (Sue), Gary and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Friesner family, Joe Zsigray, and Kate Carew for all their help and concern during Jim's brief illness, and lastly to Caring and Visiting Nurse Hospice. A special thank you to Dr. Ritter for taking my hysterical phone calls, and to the quality and compassionate care from Jill, Connie, Joanne, Holly, Karen, Jackie, Nancy and Mary. Also a special thanks to all of Jim's colleagues at Stryker Orthopedics who were so supportive during Jim's brief illness. Visitation will be held at Maison-Dardenne Funeral Home on 501 Conant St in Maumee on Friday, May 18th from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Maumee where Jim was a long time member. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Collingwood Arts Center, The Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation or St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.