February 11, 1938 - July 26, 2022
Our much loved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa went fishing
in the sky the evening of Tuesday, July 26th 2022.
Jim had a small town childhood with his siblings Ward, Vivian, Ron, and
Carol. A lot of great stories from his days in Gretna and Altona while
growing up.
Dad met mom in Stettler when he came to Alberta for work and they
courted for 4 years and tied the knot October 31st 1958. (64 years if
you’re counting) Jeff came along in 1963, Lori in 1965, and the twins
Lynn & Lee in 1966.
Throughout his work career and oilpatch years, dad made his way from
Manitoba to Alberta with him and Connie making their final retirement
home in Rimbey.Whitecourt and Okotoks were great stops along the way.
Dads work spanned as many miles as his fishing career. There wasn’t
a fish that Dad couldn’t snag at least once or twice. Countless trips
to BC salmon fishing, and camping. Literally 100’s of lakes have seen
his lures. All of us kids, grandkids and friends fit in the boat at one
time or another.
When living in Okotoks, Dad influenced a lot of local teens at the hockey
rink, and celebrating a provincial win with Jeff and his team. He was a
great coach who could shoot the eagle or tape your hands to a stick if
need be. Dad was a great junior baseball and senior hockey player.
Dad and moms family grew with Jeff’s twins, James and his daughter
Kolby and a little man on the way. Derek and his son Braxton. Lynn and
Wayne brought along Taylor and Victoria and Lee & Rod’s son Tyler just
blessed dad with his newest great grandson Jax.
Dad and mom had great vacations and family gatherings together
with each of us. Lori & Jay went with Dad and Mom to the Dominican
Republic, Halifax with Lynn & Wayne for Taylors curling and Missoula
MT for Victorias softball. Lots of trips to the farm, Campbell River and
Fairmont with Lee and Rod. Countless trips to the lake with Jeff and the
boys. Dad also enjoyed hunting and a backroad drive with mom on any
given day
Moosejaw Spa & Casino with Mom was a personal favourite of dads.
Mazatlan was a great retreat with extended families as well.
If you would like to share a story or memory of dad – please reach out
to the family member you’re closest to. Feel free to share. We’d love to
hear from you.
