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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My condolences to the Redmond family from a Troop 1 troop mate. RIP Jim.
Chris Lavin
Dear Mira ,Lisa, Kristen, Adam and families,
We’re so very sad for your immense heartache and loss.
Jim will be remembered, with a smile.
Kathy and Ross Hill
Mira and family,
Jim was a wonderful person and one of the best bosses I ever worked for. He made you feel a valued part of the team even when you were new to the job and he always had his door open to listen or advise, as necessary.
Sandy and I have very fond memories of the Christmas parties (and crantinis) at your home and we will always cherish those years with the CIC crew.
Our very sincere condolences to you and your family,
Bill & Sandy O’Doherty
Dear Mira and Family,
It is with great sadness that I learn of Jim’s passing. As my manager at Citizenship & Immigration Victoria, I valued Jim’s genuine empathy, caring, fairness, sound advice and the leadership he demonstrated through challenging times. His staff knew that we truly mattered to him.
I will always remember Jim’s cheerful and optimistic disposition. I am blessed to have known him. My deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dear Mira and family,
Sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
May happy memories of your time together bring you comfort.
Big hugs sent.
Dear Mira and Family
Words can’t express our sadness and sorrow over Jim’s passing. He was an amazing man who would help anyone that came across his path in life. Making jokes, constantly smiling and his bright personality will be something we will forever remember about Jim. He helped us immensely when it came to immigration assistance within our own family. We are forever greatful. We always knew what a special friend he was.
Please cherish the positive moments and memories that we all will take with us.
Our deepest condolences to all you during this difficult time
Love Lucy, Niko Zeba and Family
Sincere condolences to Mira and family at your loss in Jim’s passing. In 1980 I was hired as a summer term officer at CIC Victoria, and Jim was the sole permanent examination officer. Jim showed me the rope of the job & set, for the first time of many through our parallel careers, a really good example for me. In doing so then he became my friend. Over the years Jim, being the fine person he was, in his good humoured way, he continued to be a great example and a good friend to so many – he was always so instrumental in creating the good CIC family we had in CIC BC/Yukon Region. Goodbye Jim my friend – now go on & make ‘‘em laugh in heaven!
Dear Mira and Family,
We in the Airline Liaison Officers Community and (former) colleagues working at Schiphol would like to send you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Husband and Father. He was a great and loyal friend to all of us and will be sadly missed. We will all have fond and precious memories from our time spent with Jim.
Rest in Peace Jim
James Pace
Wim Hamelink
Mark Holton
Ian and Alison Fotheringham
Lara Alegria Ribeiro
Mick Walsh
Lotje van der Made
Mira and the Redmond Families.
Joan and I send our deepest condolences to you and your families as we were very saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. It has been a long time since we first got to know Jack, Hazel and the whole Redmond family in the early 70’s, and what a great family! Our paths haven’t crossed for many years but we have fond memories of Jim and his happy attitude toward life. You are in our thoughts.
Dennis & Joan Parsons