James Higgins Norrbom

James Higgins Norrbom (Jim) was born on December 20, 1938. Jim was the 9th of 10 children born to Elmer and Clara Higgins Norrbom. He died on January 2, 2023 at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. Jim grew up in South Minneapolis, and some of his favorite childhood memories were riding the streetcars with his brothers, and playing baseball with the kids from the neighborhood. Following his graduation from South High School in Minneapolis in 1956, at age 17, Jim served with the American Security Agency of the US Army in Okinawa from 1957-1959. Jim met his wife, Sharon, in 1962 at the Roller Garden in St. Louis Park, where he was a competitive roller skate dancer. Jim and Sharon married on October 24, 1964. They bought a house on Sharon's parents' land in Burnsville, MN, and welcomed daughter, Stacy, in 1970, and son, Michael, in 1975. Jim studied computer programming at Minneapolis Business College. He began his career at Hennepin County, and later worked for 28 years at the Toro Company as a computer programmer. He retired from Toro in 2001 at the age of 62. Jim's church community was very important to him, and he joined Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in the early 70's, where he sang in the church choir and volunteered in various capacities for nearly 50 years. He had many dear friends he enjoyed seeing each Sunday, and at Bible studies and other events. Jim and Sharon loved entertaining family and friends at their home. Jim was a great dancer, and he loved dancing with Sharon at every opportunity. Jim loved playing games and cards due to his competitive nature, and cherished the many national and international trips he was able to take with Sharon, and his family. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon; daughter, Stacy (Shelly); son, Michael (Dawn); grandchildren, Autumn, Summer, and Zachary; brother, Clarence; and sisters Claris and Carolyn (Bob) Krebs. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Clara; brothers, Lowell, Richard, Hugh, and Fred; and sisters, Shirley and Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. If you wish, we would love for you to wear red, white, or blue to the service to both recognize the love he had for his country and reflect his vibrant and energetic personality!

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James Higgins Norrbom

December 20, 1938 - January 2, 2023

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James Higgins Norrbom

December 20, 1938 - January 2, 2023

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