On March 22 2012, Jim Wolter of Victoria, formerly of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving family, his wife Doris; 5 children, Marcia, Randy (Nancijo), Linda, Erin, & Michael (Diane); 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 3 of his 8 siblings. Jim was born in 1924 at St. Cloud Minnesota. He served on the USS Tisdale during WWII and received an Engineering Degree from the University of Minnesota. He married Doris and moved to Calgary in 1950. Jim worked for and then managed Maloney Steel Ltd. He was passionate about his family and his work and really enjoyed catching fish.
Prayers will be offered on Friday, March 30th at 6:00 pm in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets in Victoria. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 31st in St. Andrews Cathedral, Blanshard and View Streets, Victoria, BC. A Reception will follow at 1:00 pm at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive. Flowers may be sent to McCall Bros. in Victoria or donations may be made In Memoriam to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Vancouver Island (250) 727-0007. Condolences and stories may be offered to the family below.
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To my dear brother Jim, from the only sister left. Being 2 years older, you felt you were obligated to boss me around, but I loved you anyway. You were a dynamic big brother and you weren’t afraid of anything. You have been in my thoughts and in my heart recently and you will remain there. I will love you always.
Rosemary
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Jim was a remarkable man and I was privileged to work for him at Maloney Industries starting back in 1978.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Chester Pituch
To the Wolter family.
My deepest condolences on your loss.
“Mr Wolter”was a great man to work for in my many years at Maloney Steel. Starting in 1982 directly out of SAIT, I had the opportunity, along with many others to forge a great career, due to a stable company and great leadership of Mr. Wolter. He will be remembered as a true entrepreneur, tough, but fair to work for.
Thank you,
Greg Gale
It is with great sadness that I learn of uncle Jim’s passing. To Doris and my cousins – My love and prayers. Memories will always be cherished of Jim and Doris coming to visit Minnesota. There was always great anticipation and excitement about them comeing “Home”. It always brought all kinds of cousins out of the woodwork. Indeed he was a man respected by many.
Now truly he has gone “Home” – Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
I spent the other day with my Dad and we talked about Uncle Jim. My Dad described his brother as “sort of a wizard” that made things happen and was very inventive. I remember him as a stern but compassionate man at my own mother’s funeral. We will miss you Uncle Jim. Condolences to my aunt and cousins. Love you.
To the Wolter Family
My deepest condolensces to all the family. Maloney Steel Ltd. was my first full-time job back in 1979. It was always such a great place to work and each and every one of us learned a lot from him over the years. I have the highest respect for Mr. Wolter, but I must admit, in the beginning I was a bit afraid of him and it took me awhile to learn that his bark was worse than his bite.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Lee-Ana Moyer
To the entire Wolter Family
I was sadden today to read of Jim’s passing.
He was always my favorite client!
I often felt he taught me more then I could ever help him.
At times I felt like his child when he would take the time and effort to educate me on so many subjects.
He never failed to ask how my family was and seemed so proud to hear of the kids progress. He never missed asking me about my health issues.
I will miss his stories of the war and reunions.
I am so sorry I won’t be able to be with you to celebrate his life with all of you.
My condolences on your loss. I will always remember Jim with fondness. A kind gentleman with a big heart! My regards to Jim’s family.
To the Wolter Family.
Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you.
I worked at Maloney Steel as a Draftsman starting in 1982, straight out of SAIT. I was there for 22 years. My wife also worked for Maloney as a draftsman for a number af years. Jim built a good company to work for and influenced a lot of good people at the start of their careers. We will always remember ” Mr Wolter”. There are many Jim stories around that get told and re-told at gatherings, all memories that are treasured in one way or another.
Daryl and Heather Forbes
Mr.Wolter’s Family,
I started at Maloney in 1990 and after 16 years it will always be my foundation for my work, which as you get older helps you and guides you in being a father, husband and whatever life holds.
Jim’s entreneurship and business sense helped grow a great company, and thus it helped make a lot of people very successful. We loved working at Maloney, with each other and with Jim.
All the best
Dan Connolly