James William Robirds Memorial Scholarship

James “Jim” William Robirds passed away in May, 2019 at the age of 90.  He was born on December 17, 1928, to William Daniel and Majorie (Williams) Robirds.  He was an Army Veteran who served in the Korean War.  He was also a farmer, and a member of the Beet Growers Association, Corn Growers Association, and Bean Growers Association.  Jim enjoyed reading and driving around Colorado.  Jim was survived by his brothers, Timothy and Dennis Robirds, along with several nieces and nephews.

Jim left a sum of money to the Northeastern Junior College Foundation to be used to fund scholarships for students planning to major in an Engineering Field.  Two scholarships of $1,500 per semester will be given each year in his memory. 

Lindsey Nestor
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Lindsey Nestor

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Madison Lipe

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