James Dana Koblas, 62, of Crystal, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24th, 2019. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Zada Simning Koblas. He is survived by his siblings Paul Koblas, Claudia Blake, Ben Mahu-Ike, George Koblas, and Keren Levine.
Jim will be missed by his sisters, his guardian and friend, Kim Opat, as well as residents and staff at REM-Georgia House in Crystal, Minnesota. His last months were particularly happy ones as he participated in the program at Workabilities. Jim had a smile that would light up any room. His quiet, appreciative demeanor led all those who knew him to appreciate the little things that make life worthwhile.
Jim was a resident of the Minnesota State School Hospital in Faribault, Minnesota, from the age of 4 until the institutionalization of people with developmental disabilities was ended. He lived in group homes (People House II and then Georgia House). Jim participated in Special Olympics as a young man. He loved flowers and plants. He worked at Bachman's cleaning flower pots and watering plants for several years. Jim was a dapper dresser and enjoyed completing his outfits with a fedora and bowtie. Jim also enjoyed watching the fish in his aquarium. It was noted that one of his fish died the day he died.
On Jim’s behalf, his sisters would like to express eternal gratitude to all who provided Jim such a rich life, particularly Kim who was like another sister to him. For her oversight and advocacy throughout his life and her presence at his death we are grateful beyond words. Our deepest thanks to the wonderful staff at REM-Georgia House, and in particular to Patricia Davis and Kwadwo Boateng for their concentrated efforts to take care of Jim and provide him a high quality of life. He was so lucky to have all of you on his team.
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