June 14, 1949 – August 16, 2012
We are saddened to announce that Jim passed away after a brief illness at the age of 63. Born in North Vancouver, son of Bill and Doreen, he was the third of four children. From Morocco to Myanmar, Turkey to Thailand – Jim loved to travel with his wife Jill and had recently retired from his career as a bridge construction inspector to pursue this passion. He most enjoyed his time in Southeast Asia, particularly in Laos.
Pre-deceased by his father Bill and his sister Bev, Jim is survived by his mother, sister and brother, his wife Jill and his two sons Adam (Vanessa) and Ian.
Dad, Jim, Jimmy: We love you and miss you. Now and always.
Thank you to the nurses and doctors at RJH and Victoria Hospice for your care and support.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 or Victoria Hospice, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8.
A celebration of Jim’s life will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 2585 Dufferin Avenue in Oak Bay.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Don Johnson
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Loretta Coady MacAulay Jill:
My condolences on the passing of your dear husband. May the memories of the special times that you spent together in your travels bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Take care.Loretta
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Tilly Pillay Jill:
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Take care of yourselves,
Tilly
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Ian Matthews Hello Jill, Ian and Adam;
Thank you for your message today, a comforting message for Jim, who will always be remembered as a consumate soft spoken gentlemen who placed thoughts before words,
Your tribute to Jim was well deserved and gave us great insight into the adventurous life of Jim Holley…I was forturnate to have known Jim both on and off the soccer field and during his first years with the Bridge Branch.
He will be sadly missed, however fondly remembered, thank you again for the wonderful tribute.
Yours Sincerely,
Ian Matthews
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Linda Canham Jill,
I was so sad to hear the news about your husband. My deepest sympathy to you, your sons, and family. Hopefully some comfort will be found with time, and the wonderful memories you have all shared.
take care, Linda
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The Louis Family We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Our family has many fond memories of Jim and baseball and American Little League. He had such a passion and love for the game and was able to pass that along to every child he coached. Our deepest sympathy, Bo, Sue, Jeff, Jord and Chris
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Arnold & Ellen Talbot It was truly a pleasure knowing Jim both on & off the job.
He always enjoyed & participated in the annual Br. Br. Reunions. Often referred to as a “B.C.T. graduate, that needed to be trained by the “elders”.
He will be sadly missed but remembered fondly.
Our condolences go out to Jill & the family.
Arnie & Ellie Talbot
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Helene Campbell Jill,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about your husband. My thoughts go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in all the happy memories that you shared.
With sympathy,
Helene
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Gudgeon Family We are so sorry to read about Jim. All those laughs and conversations on those wet soggy soccer mornings seem so long ago. Our hearts go out to you all at this time. Take Care.
Cathy, Greg, Jared, Riley, Daniel, Mitchell Gudgeon.
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Stuart Culbertson & Patty Freeman Jill, Adam, Ian and family,
We are saddened to hear of Jim’s sudden passing and send you heartfelt condolences.
Jim was a kind and gentle person who will be deeply missed in our Oak Bay community. He had the gift of making people feel as though he was never in a rush and always had the time to stop for a chat.
Wishing you strength and peace and warm memories of having had such a wonderful person in your life.
Stuart, Patty and family
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Ted Peter I worked with Jim and had a few beer with him and always found his attitude and intelligence added the the quality and the enjoyment of the situation, a solid reliable person.
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Blane Morgan Jill,
I was so sorry to hear the sad news about your husband. I hope and trust that you and your sons will have a lot of happy, love-filled memories of time shared in which to find solace.
Sincerely,
Blane
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Brent Scott Please accept my best wishs for family and close friends during this difficult time. I worked with Jim on and off, over the years and he was one of those guys you always looked forward to spending time with. An all round great guy that left his mark, both on the bridges we all use and with all the people he touched. Brent
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The Stuart Family To Jill and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Jim. Our family remembers him as a gentle, caring, devoted father and husband, with a love of baseball, life and giving back to his community through his coaching and volunteer activities.May these difficult days pass quickly in order that you may find solace in the many wonderful memories of Jim that you undoubtedly have. Jim was a good man and will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Sincerely, Doug and Donna Stuart and family
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Lisa Lee To Jill,
Thinking about you and your family. Jim was a very kind man.
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Craig Family Always enjoyed Jim’s companionship at the soccer and baseball games. We will miss him. We are sad for your loss. Bob, Donna,
John & Annie Craig
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Dave Harding I’m sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I’ll always remember my trip to visit him in winterpeg as a young teen. He picked me up at the airport, I was wearing a T shirt. He said: “get in you fool before you freeze to death!”
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Louise Baines I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you this week.
Dear Jill,
I only recently learned of Jim’s death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was indeed fortunate to have spent his life with you. You must have wonderful, loving memories to bring you some comfort. Words fail when trying to express thoughts adequately at a time like this. But please know that you are in my thoughts and I wish you well.
With sympathy and fondest regards,
Don Johnson
Ottawa, Ontario