James Allister Marshall

Besides his loving wife Anne, he is survived by his sons Brian (Rose) and Wayne, daughter Linda (Dave) and grandson Josh (Maria). He is also survived by his brother Harvey (Diane) and sisters Sheila Davis, Doreen Powell, Myrna Orr and Kathleen (Jim) Nobert, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his parents Leslie and Jean Marshall of De Winton. A memorial service will be held at the Elks Club in Okotoks (#31, 62 Elizabeth Street) at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2011. If desired, memorial donations in Jim's honour may be made directly to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, www.heartandstroke.ab.ca or the Kidney Foundation of Alberta, www.kidney.ca.

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Tribute

James Marshall was born on December 8, 1935 in Calgary and was the oldest son of Leslie and Jean Marshall of De Winton. Jim grew up on the family farm in De Winton along with his four sisters and one brother. In 1956, when he was 20 years of age, he joined the Navy and was posted to several places including Ottawa, Churchill, Moncton & Inuvik. While he was in Ottawa he met and fell in love with his beloved Anne and they were married on June 1, 1957. Whilst still in the navy, Anne and Jim were blessed with three children Brian, Wayne and Linda who loved him dearly. In 1966, after ten years service, Jim left the navy and returned to Calgary where he worked at Calgary Motors Products in the sales department. Later he formed his own Real Estate company called J.A. Marshall Real Estate and continued to enjoy farming on the family farm until he passed. Over the years Jim always remained connected to the land and horses which was his lifelong passion and always enjoyed attending local rodeos with his family, especially at the Calgary Stampede. Jim loved Country Music and liked to play it on his guitar and fiddle. He especially liked Johnny Cash. In 1982 Joshua James Marshall was born and being his only grandchild Jim became very close to Josh and loved spending every minute with him watching him grow up and sharing his love for music. Over the last 20 years Jim enjoyed his yearly trip to Fort Worth Texas each December to attend the famous National Cutting Horse Association competitions with his good friend Bob Gibson. He always remained connected with his many friends in and around De Winton and Okotoks and stayed in close contact with his Navy buddy, Doug Manion and visited him many times in Ottawa where they both were members of the SRS Oldtimers Group. The SRS (Supplementary Radio System) was the forerunner of today's military communications intelligence system and consisted of a small and close knit group of personnel who served much of their time in small and isolated communities like Churchill and Inuvik. Because of the nature of their work, the members could not talk much about what they were doing except in each other's company. This contributed to building a special solidarity that still exists today. Jim had a great sense of humor and a funny little smirk. He was quiet, gentle and a peaceful man who put people at ease and who always welcomed everyone into his home.

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Guest Book Messages

Message from Dave and Lin

Jimbob Marshall was a lovely person and a Cowboy at heart who adored and loved his Wife and longtime friend Annie as well as his two sons Brian & Wayne and his special little girl Linda. He had a special love for nature the farm and his horses and it will never be the same without him. God Bless Jimbob. We will see you again in our dreams and we will always love you.

Message from Joe Benson

Jim was a special guy - always there to help no matter what. He always seem to know when we needed him. Thinking of the family with love.

Message from Jolene Hinks

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a great guy.

Message from Tom Duff

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing - he was such a great guy. Love to the family.

Message from Bev Spackman (Lashuk)

Anne & family - so sorry to hear that Jim has passed away. I remember a lot of good times we all had together many years ago when the kids were all young. Jim was a kind man and a great friend.

Message by someone not identified

God Bless you Jim.

Message from Janet and George Neufeld

Dear Ann & family our sincerest condolences on Jim's passing. Jimmy was a genuine friend to us and a fine man. He always enjoyed the horses and visits to the ranch , the trips with his friend Bob to see the cutting in Fort Worth . We will always cherish the times we shared with Jim over the years. We loved him and will miss him.

Message from Dan

I only met Jim a few times - the first when he found me on the side of a road - broken down - in minus 30 - boy was I glad to see him! I met him only a couple more times but he always stopped to ask me how I was.

Message from Leslie Davis

My sweet memories of my Uncle Jimmy - will live in the piece of my heart that holds "the farm". There I can see his cheeky smile, hear his quiet, sly laugh and walk slowly beside him as he tips his hat down, lifts his chin and surveys the horizon - like my grandpa (his father) always did. And teaching me the lesson of the power of presence - when he showed up at the hospital when my grandma (his mom) was ill. Just "being with". Power of showing up. Power of presence - even if it's just sitting. Or listening. Or walking alongside. Uncle Jimmy - I felt the power of your presence. Rest easy. LSD

Message from Doug Manion, Ottawa, Ontario - July 10, 2011

Jim was an old Navy buddy of mine who kept in touch with me over the years when He and Ann would visit Ottawa. We served together in HMCS Gloucester, HMCS Churchill, and HMCS Coverdale. He was a True friend and will not be forgotten.

I was fortunate enough to speak with him shortly before he left us thanks to Ann.

Message from Ron Walsh

Truly a fondly remembered name from earlier days in the RCN (Navy) Jim was a Buddy with whom I shared many a time mostly fun, but a few quite scary. No matter what though, Jim always managed to see things through. Farewell old friend.

Anne I am so sorry for your loss. You are truly in my thoughts and prayers today.

Your old friend Ron (Walsh)

Message from Ren Molnar

Fondly remembered he really is - particularly from having shared time on the first '2's' course in Gloucester. You, like several of our other former colleagues, went too soon for those of us who remember.

Message from John Flood

Dear Anne,

My sincerest condolences on your loss of Jim. It has been 47 years since I have seen you last, but I still remember both of you living just behind me in Inuvik. Aagin, my sympathies for you and your family.

Sincerely,

John Flood, Ottawa, ON

Message from Cal Graham

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Message from J.C.

Jim was a really nice guy - quiet and gentle.

Message from Yvonne

My condolences to:

Anne, Brian, Wayne, Linda & Josh. Also to his brother and sisters and their families. He welcomed family & friends in his home anytime. We had great times celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or just getting together visiting or playing cards. He was an all around great guy and he will be missed.

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