Jim worked as a contractor for many years, in his free time enjoyed playing in his shop, spending time with family and friends, as well as volunteering in his church and at the Mustard Seed.
Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Fillis; daughter, Annette; son, Hendrick (Lori); beloved grandchildren, Chloe and Caleb; brothers, John (Sharon), William (Joan) and Richard (Suzanne); sister, Nely; sister-in-law, Claire; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Henry.
A Funeral Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flower’s memorial donations may be made in Jim’s name directly to the Calgary Mustard Seed (102 11 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0X5 or online at https://theseed.ca/donate/)
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca