Memories of James "Jim" Stephen Koob

In memory of

James "Jim" Stephen Koob

Apex, NC

July 6, 1957 - August 20, 2022

Jul 6, 1957 - Aug 20, 2022

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Daria Yowe

2009, Mendoza College of Business, Notre Dame, IN, USA

Graduation NIght

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Daria Yowe

2009, Mendoza College of Business, Notre Dame, IN, USA

Breakout sessions

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JOSEPH FOX

Once a Marist Oarsmen, always a Marist Oarsmen. RIP Jim Koob.

Joseph Fox 82

James Foley 82

Dan Gualteri 78

Bill Graham 81

Mike Lanza 80

Bob Missert 79

Dave Rown 81

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Joseph Brown

Barbara Koob.

JOSEPH FOX

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Barbara Koob.

Thank you so much. Jim so loved the crew team. Go Marist Oarsmen forever! Thank you so much. Jim so loved the crew team. Go Marist Oarsmen forever! Thank you so much. Jim so loved the crew team. Go... Read more

Barbara Koob.

Thank you so much. Jim so loved the crew team. Go Marist Oarsmen forever!
Barb Thank you so much. Jim so loved the crew team. Go Marist Oarsmen forever!
Barb Thank you so much. Jim so loved the crew team. Go... Read more

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Stephanie Ferguson

Shared a heart

Barbara Koob.

Teddy, Gabe and Jim

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Barbara Koob.

Anika's Piano Recital

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Barbara Koob.

Jim was such a wonderful father and dearly loved his Anika. We loved attending her piano recitals. Jim was such a wonderful father and dearly loved his Anika. We loved attending her piano recitals. Jim was such a wonderful father and dearly loved his... Read more

Barbara Koob.

Family Vacation in Hawaii 2012

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Barbara Koob.

Jim and I met at a graduation party when we were about 18 years old. There was a piano at that house, and we both found ourselves playing ragtime music together. If you remember back in the 70s, that was when the movie "The Entertainer" came out. It was that movie that had inspired both of us to start learning to play ragtime. We both played many ragtime tunes and this one, The Maple Leaf Rag was one of our favorites.

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Barbara Koob.

Joseph Brown

Barbara Koob.

It took Jim two years to master this beautiful piano piece. He often played it for me and played it every bit as beautifully. It's called "Un Sospiro" by Franz List. We had so many fun and lovely times playing the piano together. He truly was my soul-mate and I am so grateful for the 42+ plus years we had together. (He also played many other pieces on the piano, as I did too, but I won't mention them all. We sure loved our Steinway piano which we purchased as our 20th anniversary gift.)

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Barbara Koob.

Joseph Brown

Jane and Rick Whitehead

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Barbara Koob.

Love my special foxhole friends!!! Such wonderful times! Love my special foxhole friends!!! Such wonderful times! Love my special foxhole friends!!! Such wonderful... Read more

Mark Roe

Jim will be greatly missed. We always looked forward to our dinners together and especially appreciated Jim’s intelligence and wit!

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Barbara Koob.

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Barbara Koob.

Thank you so much Mark. We loved coming over to your house and hanging with you and Julie. Thank you so much Mark. We loved coming over to your house and hanging with you and Julie. Thank you so much Mark. We loved coming over to your... Read more

Sandra deMontbrun

I’m so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful person and he was a joy to work with and become friends with over the many years we worked together. I always enjoyed his wisdom as well as his wit.
He will be greatly missed.

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Barbara Koob.

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Barbara Koob.

Thank you so much for the kind words, Sandra. So glad for your friendship. Thank you so much for the kind words, Sandra. So glad for your friendship. Thank you so much for the kind words, Sandra. So... Read more

Nicole Miller

Barb and Anika, David and I are praying that the loving arms of Jesus will hold you both tight as you grieve the loss of Jim. We enjoyed all of the times we had with him. The fun conversations, laughs and encouragement will forever be cherished memories for us. Love you both very much!

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Barbara Koob.

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Barbara Koob.

Hi David and Nicole, Anika and I sure need those prayers. Thank so much. Love back at ya! Hi David and Nicole, Anika and I sure need those prayers. Thank so much. Love back at ya! Hi David and Nicole, Anika and I sure need those prayers.... Read more

Nicole Miller

Barbara Koob.

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Nicole Miller

Murder Mystery Party Fun! Murder Mystery Party Fun! Murder Mystery Party Fun!

Nicole Miller

Murder Mystery Party Fun! Murder Mystery Party Fun! Murder Mystery Party Fun!

Barbara Koob.

That was such a fun party! That was such a fun party! That was such a fun party!

Nicole Miller

Barbara Koob.

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Nicole Miller

We had such a great time! So thankful for these memories! We had such a great time! So thankful for these memories! We had such a great time! So thankful for these memories!... Read more

Nicole Miller

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Nicole Miller

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Nicole Miller

Barbara Koob.

Nicole Miller

Apex, NC, USA

Murder Mystery Party!

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Nicole Miller

My favorite memory with Jim was when he played up his part in our London Themed Murder Mystery Party! He ... Read more My favorite memory with Jim was when he played up his part in our London Themed Murder Mystery Party! He and Barb made me laugh,... Read more My favorite memory with Jim was when he played up his... Read more

Joseph Brown

I grew up with Jim in the Tacony neighborhood of philly… we were in Boy Scouts together with troop 24. Jim was an all-around nice guy. He was such a part of our family my mother even gave him chores to do (lol).

Our sincerest condolences to his family and friend! But we have the joy of knowing we’ll see him again!!!

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Barbara Koob.

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Joseph Brown

I keep getting smiles and chuckles remembering those teenage years… Jim was just fun to be around. Looking... Read more I keep getting smiles and chuckles remembering those teenage years… Jim was just fun to be around. Looking forward to seeing you... Read more I keep getting smiles and chuckles remembering those... Read more

Barbara Koob.

2020, Jim's house

Jim's LinkedIn Photo

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Barbara Koob.

This is the picture JIm chose to put on his LinkedIn page. He liked this picture, but to me (Barb) if you... Read more This is the picture JIm chose to put on his LinkedIn page. He liked this picture, but to me (Barb) if you look closely, you can... Read more This is the picture JIm chose to put on his LinkedIn... Read more

Barbara Koob.

2016, Heartlight Ministries, U.S. 80, Hallsville, Texas, USA

Anika and her dad Jim

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Barbara Koob.

I love how Jim loved his precious daughter! He was such a great dad and would have done anything for his... Read more I love how Jim loved his precious daughter! He was such a great dad and would have done anything for his girl. I happen to like... Read more I love how Jim loved his precious daughter! He was... Read more

Barbara Koob.

2020, Town Hall Burger and Beer, Matthews Drive, Holly Springs, NC, USA

Jim, Barb, and Anika making a "family toast"!

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Barbara Koob.

One Sunday morning, we found our Anika at home with us and decided to skip church, and enjoy the time with... Read more One Sunday morning, we found our Anika at home with us and decided to skip church, and enjoy the time with her. I LOVE this picture... Read more One Sunday morning, we found our Anika at home with... Read more

Barbara Koob.

2021, O.Henry Hotel, Green Valley Road, Greensboro, NC, USA

Jim and Barb having Tea at the O Henry Hotel

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Barbara Koob.

Jim and I visiting Greensboro, NC. One of our favorite hotels was the Proximity Hotel. And when we stayed... Read more Jim and I visiting Greensboro, NC. One of our favorite hotels was the Proximity Hotel. And when we stayed there, we often frequented... Read more Jim and I visiting Greensboro, NC. One of our favorite... Read more

Barbara Koob.

2021, Jim's home

Crazy Jim with our two puppies Teddy and Gabe

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Barbara Koob.

in 2019, Jim agreed for our family to get two puppies for Christmas. One of the puppies is a female mini-goldendoodle... Read more in 2019, Jim agreed for our family to get two puppies for Christmas. One of the puppies is a female mini-goldendoodle who Anika... Read more in 2019, Jim agreed for our family to get two puppies... Read more