James Allen Bell

Jim was predeceased by his father John in 1975 and his mother Bernice in 2010. He is survived by his sister Barbara Nicolson, brother-in-law Grant Nicolson, and several cousins. He will be especially missed by his Winnipeg cousins Susan Hagemeister (Ross), Ian Coley (Jackie), and Cheryl Buczynski, and their children.

Jim lived in St. Vital all his life and attended Varennes School and Glenlawn Collegiate. He was employed at Coca Cola for most of his working years until ill health forced him to retire in 2014. Jim was a very intelligent and gentle guy. He had a passion for NFL football, cars, and music, as well as being very well informed on a wide range of topics. It was always fun and interesting to be around him. He will be missed very much.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering and interment of ashes will be at a later date.

Jim was born at St. Boniface Hospital and received excellent care there from the coronary unit and pacemaker and heart failure clinics. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, C11026-409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6.