Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and family on November 17, 2021, after living courageously with ALS for several years. Jim was brave, positive and independent, cherishing each moment, where others may have lost hope.
Jim was born on March 21, 1953, in Nipawin, Saskatchewan to Jack (D.2020) and Hazel (D.2012) Redmond. Jim’s fighting spirit and larger-than-life presence were immediately apparent at birth, when he braved a blizzard in an air ambulance to receive a rare, life-saving blood transfusion within hours of being born.
Jim came from a large family, many of whom share his quick wit and affinity for Kokanee (the good stuff). Those nearest to Jim will remember raucous political debates and listening to him tell (and re-tell) campfire stories about his illustrious career, many of which remain hotly contested as to whether they were fact or fiction. Jim was an incredible son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. He will be forever loved and forever missed by his wife Mira; daughters Lisa and Kristen (Nick) Payn; son Adam (Jon); grandchildren Parker and Lyla; brothers Gerry (Rudy) and Leary (Colleen); sisters Cindy (Jim) and Joanne (Dan); brother-in-law Denis (Trish); and a great many nieces and nephews.
Jim and Mira were married for 43 loving years. His early career as an RCMP officer relocated them to Innisfail (AB), after which he joined the federal government within Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which took his family across B.C. and the Yukon. Not one to wait for retirement to see the world, Jim worked his last three years in The Hague, Netherlands, allowing him and Mira to travel extensively throughout Europe before returning home. His career spanned over 35 years of dedicated and decorated service. In his retirement, Jim loved to golf, fish, and enjoy a cold margarita with company in Mexico.
A memorial service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens on Friday, November 26. For further details surrounding attendance (in-person or virtually), please email JimRedmondMemorial@gmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS Society of BC which provided tremendous support to Jim and his family during his battle with ALS. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Mira and Family,
Our heartfelt and sincere condolences on Jim’s passing. I first met Jim on his very first day of work at the Victoria Immigration office. Since that time he became not only a respected colleague, but a friend. He was a credit to the Immigration Service. I am fortunate to have worked with him and to have known him. He will be missed.
Grant and Lynne Donaldson
Dear Mira and family,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message of condolence to you. I remember Jim as being the kindest, funniest and most relaxed boss of all time. He knew how to work hard but he was a pro at playing hard too! We had great times with him in the Hague and Brussels and I definitely missed him and your family when you moved back to Canada. How proud he was of his beautiful and caring Mira and his three great children. He will be remembered as a true gentleman with a special sense of humour! Wishing you all the best in these difficult times. Much love, Barbara de Boer and family.
To the Redmond Family.
Our deepest condolence. We have known Jim and your family for 30 years. We attest that Jim was a “Family Man, an Honorable Man” in every sense of the word. What a wonderful neighbor and friend. We are praying for you. Our heart aches for your loss and shall miss him but never forget him. We hold your entire family close in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
Erminia and Tony Caputo
Dear Mira and Family
We are all shocked and saddened by Jim’s passing, he was a wonderful man, always smiling, always willing to help, and a joy to be around, we are all so blessed to have had him in our lives, our memories will live on in our hearts and we will never forget him. With our heavy hearts, we send the deepest condolences to you and your family. We will all miss Jim and our thoughts and prayer are with you. We send you all of our LOVE from Roko, Eva, and the Kliman Family
Dear Mira and family,
Our sincere condolences. We will miss him and will fondly cherish every memory of times spent together whether in Victoria or in Mexico.
With love and hugs,
Cal and Ursula
Dear Mira and family
We are shocked and stunned to hear the news of Jim’s passing.
I met Jim when he first started dating Mira, from the moment I met him I experienced what a kind , caring individual he was always there to lend a hand, an extraordinary man.
Jim will be missed by all . Our thoughts and prayers to the Redmond and Mamic families.
Much Respect Ranogajec Family
Dear Mira, your children and grandchildren.
It is with great sorrow that I heard of Jim’s passing. I have wonderful memories of à kindly mischievous boy and the happy, sincere and generous man he was. When I think of him I always see him with a smile or a chuckle.
May you all find great comfort in the memories and the times you all shared.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline
Dear Redmond Family,
The love of your husband and father is immeasurable and can never be matched. I hope you all are elevated by his love for you. Know that all of your hearts are connected with his and that love unites you all and will never die.
Sincerely, Sue Chudleigh
Mira, Lisa, Kristen, Adam & families,
It is with a heavy heart that I am sending my sincere and deepest condolences on Jim’s passing.
I am finding it difficult to express in words the depth of influence Jim had on me professionally and personally over the course of our working relationship. He was a caring and supportive manager, giving encouragement and offering pearls of wisdom with laughter, and in his own unique style. He will be remembered for the humorous catch phrases or “Jim-isms” he used to convey his thoughts on any given situation. Additionally and most importantly, I considered Jim a friend and I will be forever grateful for his friendship. Rest easy Jim. Thoughts, prayers and love to you all. xox Darlana
Mira and family, please accept my sincere condolences on Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.