James Peter Noble

He was born in Tecumseh, Ontario, to Bert and Norma Noble. Predeceased by his parents and stepfather Alex Miller; 13 year old son, Danny; daughter Lorraine; brothers Robert (June) and Thomas (Janice), sister Joan Wood (John); the mother of his children, Margaret Murphy.

Survived by his wife of 45 years, Lucie Noble; sister Shirley Day;

daughters Leslie Noble (Michael Puckett) and Margo Sheridan; grandsons Chato Noble Befound (Liz) and Elijah Sheridan; great granddaughters Nikkia and Marley Befound; stepdaughters Debra Walz Cross (Andrew) and Sharon Walz; stepson Perry Walz (Kelly Greene); step grandchildren David Walz (Mary) and Nicole Walz; numerous nieces and nephews; very special friend Maureen Puckett; friend of over 70 years Richard Burton; and

friend Bill Weeks.

Jim joined the Navy in 1951 to fight in the Korean war alongside his two brothers.  However, the war ended before he could join the conflict.  He served for 23 years and was medically retired due to a serious injury sustained while on duty.  After retiring, he joined the BC Correctional Service, working in both the juvenile and adults systems, from which he retired in August 1988.

Then he and Lucie bought a 5th wheel trailer and traveled extensively throughout North America and later became snowbirds in Southern California.  When the snowbird days ended, they adopted two cats; a beautiful Siamese Himalayan named Sam, and a big, beautiful Himalayan Calico named Max.  The two best buddies brought them great joy for may years.  Jim joined the Dahlia Society and grew beautiful dahlias in their home garden.  He also became a volunteer gardener with the Friends of Government House, working in the Rotary garden and making lifelong friends.  He was the President of strata council of their townhouse

complex and supervised the groundskeeping crew.

Jim loved people, especially his large family and his friends. He loved entertaining and was a great host who made terrific margueritas, and his martinis were also very good.  He was a big sports fan; the Olympics, baseball, hockey, curling.  His favourite though was American football.  He had an uncanny ability to bet on the winning team, much to the dismay of those who bet on the opposing team.

Jim was a serious and principled man, humble, but also funny and fun loving.  But mostly he was affectionate, loving, devoted, loyal and trustworthy.  He was a truly honourable and noble man.

His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, but every day we remember and give thanks for his wonderful long life and all that he gave us that made our life better.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Nichol and the staffs of the Veterans

Health Centre and the Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broadmead, especially Birch Lodge, for their loving care that contributed so much to his comfort and wellbeing in his last years.

At Jim's request, there will be no funeral or memorial.  His ashes will be buried at Hatley Memorial Gardens alongside his beloved son.