May 9, 1917 – May 19, 2013
Jim passed away peacefully on May 19, 2013 in Victoria. Born in Glasgow, Scotland he moved with his family to Canada at the age of three. He will be remembered with love by his wife, Beverly; his children, Donna (Bob), Ian and David (Cynthia); his granddaughters, Shannon and Kelly (Dale); his grandsons, Jordan, Drew, Scott (Tyler), Tim, Robert and Will; his step- granddaughter, Erin and his great-granddaughters, Claire and Haley. Jim was a kind and humble gentleman. He enjoyed family gatherings, golf with his buddies at Uplands Golf Club, visits to Willows Beach with Bev and over thirty years of Tuesday lunches with his son, David. He will be missed.
The family will hold a gathering to honour and celebrate Jim’s life at a later date. No flowers please. Donations in Jim’s memory, if desired, may be made to the Victoria Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
He never looked for praise
He was never one to boast
He just went about life quietly
It was his family that he loved the most.
Condolences may be offered to the family below
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Dick & Sandra Nichols
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Randy Lee Donna, Ian, David and families,
Our warmest thoughts are with all of you. I have many fond memories of times that we spent together over 50+ years and the friendship our families enjoyed with each other.
~ Randy & Leslie Lee
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Clare Anderson David,
It is sad to hear of your father’s passing. Whenever in conversation
with him I always remember listening intently, he was the gentleman
who introduced me to the “ginty”.
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Our thoughts are with you, Clare
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Molly Whitelaw Reid So sorry to hear of your loss. Jim’s mother Jean was a second Mother to me. Jim’s Dad and mine came to Canada at the. Same time , recruited by the railway to work as young engineers. I spent a fair bit of time in Ottawa as a girl when Jimmy was working at a bank there.It was good to tnalk with Jim just briefly when there was a do about the photo album at the hotel. Molly Reid
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Grant Boland David, so sorry to hear about your loss. Wow, 30 years of Tuesday lunches, that is truly something special for a father and his son.
Your friend, Pilsy
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Ian Scott Dave,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Hoping these sad times will soon turn to happy memories.
Love, Ian and Louise.
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Harry Hitchman David, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, Donna, Ian and the rest of the family as you grieve the loss of your dad. He was a true gentleman! How fortunate we were to have had such wonderful fathers!
Beverly and family
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. No finer gentleman to be found. You and him were the most wonderful neighbors we could have hoped for and have fond memories of that time. You will have many memories of a great husband and father. Our thoughts are with you all,
Sandra and Dick Nichols