In 1959, Jim came to Canal Flats for what was meant to be a two-week work stint. As fate would have it, Canal Flats became his lifelong home. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Norma Bayley, and together they built a life full of devotion, laughter, and shared adventures. Jim spent many years working for Crestbrook Forest Industries, where his strong work ethic and steady presence were well known. He later retired in July of 2000.

Jim had a passion for the simple pleasures of life; number one being food – he always said that he didn’t eat to live, he lived to eat! He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, quadding, and some beer and could often be found tinkering with small engines—especially lawn mowers, which he seemed to have a special talent for bringing back to life. If it couldn’t be revived, he’d turn it into a firepit instead. He was happiest working on his projects – with his hands busy, his dog by his side and a cold beer close by.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Norma, of 64 years; his children, Lynda and Allan (Lori); and his grandchildren; Jamie (Kim), Savannah, Jocelyn, Jesse (Courtney), Bayley, Cola, West, Aidin and Conner; and his great-grandchildren, Carter, Raina, Brayden, Tayton and Rosalie; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his three younger siblings, Jean, Ken and Michael as well as his son-in-law Steven.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A special thank you to Dr. Page and the nursing staff at the Invermere Hospital.

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