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.
18 Responses
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
To Jill,
Thinking about you and your family. Jim was a very kind man.
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
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!”
I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you this week.