He is predeceased by Mom (Mady), Dad (Bert), brothers Bill and Herb, and brothers in law Ray Owens, and Don Beale.
He will be missed but never forgotten by 3 sisters Diane Owens, Dale Beale, and Noni (Robert) Fairbank.
Nephews Don (Barb), Randy (Sandy), Kelly (Angela) Owens, Kerry Thomas (Tanya) ,Ron Beale (Sunny), Randy Fairbank (Hilary), Niece Stacey English (Dave); and many great nieces and nephews.
A Special Thanks to Colin Griffin who was a great friend and always there for Jim. They enjoyed many laughs together.
The family would like to extend our thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital ICU.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialsaanich.com for the Thomas family.