James "Jim" Roy Leslie Adams

Predeceased by, the love of his life, wife Betty (1989), two brothers; Robert and William, four sisters; Isabel, Mary, Jennie and Roberta, he has one remaining sibling, sister Olena Stevens of Campbell River, BC. Jim is survived by his children, daughters Karen (Jim Hushard) of Whitehorse, Yukon, Elizabeth (Barry Gleave) of Powell River, BC, son Ron (Mary Clare) of Almonte, Ontario, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great great-granddaughter and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Port Alberni arriving at six months of age in 1923. He worked at the MacMillan Bloedel Plywood Mill until his retirement. He also served overseas during WWII where he met Betty, his bride to be. Jim was known for his dancing and along with his wife, assisted teaching ballroom dancing for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion.

There will be no service by request. Cremation has taken place. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. If desired, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Alberni Valley Hospice Society (TY Watson House), 2649 – 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1A8.

The family would like sincerely like to thank Dr. Grant, Dr. Johnsen , Home and Community Care RN nursing, Alberni Valley Hospice Society and Ty Watson House. The care and attention given to Jim was remarkable and speaks volumes about the dedication the staff and volunteers have to palliative care.