James Robert Greenwood, known to all as “Bob,” passed away on March 3, 2026.
Bob was born on March 28, 1926, in Versailles, Ohio, to John Charles Greenwood and Ruth Marie Brown. Even before he began kindergarten, Bob’s curiosity and love of learning were evident—he would sit beneath a classroom window, listening intently to the books being read inside. When he finally entered school, it wasn’t immediately recognized that he could “read”—in truth, he had memorized the stories he had heard. In time, he did learn to read and continued his education, attending part of high school in Columbus, Ohio.
At the age of 15, Bob left school and moved with his family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He would later complete his GED following his service in the Army Air Corps. Though initially turned away due to color blindness, Bob went on to serve as a teletype operator—a vital communications role responsible for transmitting flight information, weather reports, and other essential messages.
In 1949, Bob married Betty Jean Thomas. The couple began their life together in Omaha, Nebraska, where Bob worked on the Atlas missile program for two years. In 1969, they moved to the Tahoe area, which became their long-term home.
Bob dedicated 35 years of his career to Sierra Pacific Power Company, where he built not only a profession but also lifelong friendships.
He was preceded in death by his sons, James Greenwood and Robert Greenwood; his sisters and brother, Diane Greenwood, Norma “Tess” Greenwood and Thomas Greenwood; and his parents. He is survived by his grandchildren Ashley Connor and Erik Greenwood. His great grandchildren Ava and Jace Connor.
Bob was known for his remarkable photographic memory. He could recite the Gettysburg Address and name every U.S. president from his birth to the present day. A lover of American history, he also had a sharp wit and an engaging sense of humor that made time spent with him unforgettable.
When asked the secret to his long life, Bob would often reply with a smile: “clean living and dirty thoughts.”
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Now that the rehearsals are behind us and the big show is over, I’ve had a chance to reflect—and I’m truly grateful for everyone who made this experience possible.
When I was asked to participate in the “Gotta Dance” fundraiser supporting the critically important work of the Suicide Prevention Network, I couldn’t say no. A very special thank you to Debbie Posnien and Michelle Simpson for recruiting me to dance for such a meaningful cause.
From the beginning, my goal was to raise both money and awareness for the growing epidemic of suicide among military and law enforcement personnel—both active and retired. With that in mind, I set out not just to participate, but to win.
When Karlee Koeppen and I teamed up, we got to work—raising funds and building a truly unforgettable routine. Karlee took my vision and transformed it into something special. Karlee, your creativity and incredible talent made this performance what it was PHENOMENAL. I couldn’t have done any of this without you—we made one heck of a team.
In the end, we raised over $38,000 thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors and sponsors. We were also honored with perfect scores of 10, 10, 10 from the judges and walked away with two trophies: 1st Place for Most Money Raised and 2nd Place for Best Dance.
Donors:
Brian Gordan
Michael Bradford
Kevin Schaller
Nate and Jenn Almeida
Shelby Brennan
Mike Johnson
Greg Rooney
Ryan Forvilly
John and Shannon Shearer
Chris and Sam Williams
Alicia Choquette
Ted and Amber Kennedy
Linda Jack
Michelle Pandori
Sabine Litten
Brad Schiller
Karl Koeppen
Brian Parks
Mariah West
Suzy Krzacek
Heidi Young
Sony Graeb
Parker Alexander
Chris Crawforth
Leah Williams
Dan and Sarah Coverely
Steve and Karen Imhoff
Sponsors:
SLT Fire Foundation
B. Gordan Builders Inc.
Carson City Toyota
The Door Company LLC
South Side Auto Body
The Loft Tahoe
Ed Cook Tree Service
Sierra-Tahoe Ready Mix inc.
JT Basque Bar and Dining room
Massage for all seasons-Mary Richardson
Chris Ortiz Electric Services
Aleworx Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Bagel Company
Guild Mortgage-Brandy Marshall
Caesar’s Republic/Harrahs Lake Tahoe
The Shops at Heavenly Village-Casteel Family and Dreu Murin
Douglas Disposal Service/South Tahoe Refuse
G-Pro Construction
Tahoe Douglas Fire Association
Brent Johnson Real Estate Group
East Peak Dental- Dr. Nicole Gordon
So. Lake Tahoe Police Association
Barton Health
Tahoe Green-Dave Turner
Round Hill Pines Resort- Bob Hassett
East Side Memorial- Bob Torres
Jaquelynn Trullli
Carson Tahoe Health- Melissa Elges
Sierra View Lanes
Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association
El Dorado County Sheriffs Association
The Tranquility Estates
To my wife and daughters, thank you for your live, encouragement and support during this endeavor and to all our fans who bought tickets and showed up loud and proud to support and cheer us on!!
I’m so incredibly honored and humbled to have your amazing support, you all made this happen and made the hard and important work of the Suicide Prevention Network possible.
JT and Karlee
“The Detective and the Dancer”
Valhalla Tahoe Spring Clean Up Day
Valhalla Spring Clean-up 2026. Provided
Valhalla Tahoe extends a heartfelt thank you to the 20+ volunteers who joined us for our annual Spring Clean Up Day. With support from Valhalla volunteers, community members, wedding clients, Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe members, vendors, and staff, the grounds were refreshed and ready for the season ahead.
A special thank you to Guy Lease and South Tahoe Refuse for generously donating the dumpster, which greatly impacted the day’s success.
We’re also grateful to Tahoe Brew House and new owners Nick and Christa for hosting our after party and helping us celebrate a job well done.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, pitched in, and supported Valhalla Tahoe. We’re looking forward to a wonderful season ahead!
Meg Peart Valhalla Tahoe | Executive Director
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