Mr. James Davidson Pow

April 15, 1921 – November 27, 2011

Jim passed away peacefully at the Colonel Belcher on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Jim is survived and lovingly remembered by his daughter Betty (Don) and son William. He is also survived by niece Jackie Lutz and family and nephew Bill Cunningham and family. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Cathie and his parents William and Willimina. Born in Calgary, Jim grew up in the Bridgeland/Riverside area as well as the family ranch west of Cochrane. Jim was a proud veteran of the Second World War serving on the HMCS Digby in the North Atlantic. He met his future wife Cathie in Halifax shortly after his honourable discharge and they married in 1945 on their return to Calgary. Raising his family in the Parkdale area, Jim always managed to find time to enjoy his passion for curling and golf. He was an active member of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Association as well as the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #71 Invermere B.C.). Initially Jim worked for Trotter & Morton Plumbing and later became an Inspector for the architectural firm of Rule, Wynn & Rule. During his retirement Jim and Cathie spent many memorable times at the family's second residence in the Windermere Valley with family and friends. Jim will always be remembered for his passion for life and willingness to help others. A Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 3:00p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Calgary Health Trust, Friends of the Colonel Belcher (Vets Angels), 800, 11012 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2J 6A5 or Poppy Fund or a charity of one’s choice. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to all the staff of Highlander House as well as the Colonel Belcher Care Facility for their loving care and compassion. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL

FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM

Telephone: 403-297-0888

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