January 1, 1961 ~ March 1, 2024
The evening of March 1, 2024, Jim passed suddenly in his home due to a massive heart attack. He had his loving wife, Ida, by his side. Not everyone is fortunate enough to get such true love but Jim was.
Jim was born January 1, 1961. He met the love of his life at a Great Falls hall social and the rest is a love story like no other. After a short courtship they knew it was meant to be and Jim got down on one knee. Married on July 2, 1988. They raised 4 children together, Andrew (Rizza, Brielle and Daniel), Evan (Phil), Karley (Steven, Clay and Liam), Joshua (Jaylene).
Jim’s adventurous spirit lead the family on many great expeditions together. The family loved the outdoors. From crazy road trips across the country, to fishing, to long walks in nature. Jim and Ida were a team who did everything together. So many memories were made while camping, gardening, hiking, kayaking, and even cooking. He loved his family unconditionally and was there to offer a helping hand whenever anyone needed. His generosity knew no bounds. He was known as a local hardware store and the price was right (a conversation).
He leaves behind a large extended family. His loving wife Ida, and 4 children and their spouses, 4 grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, in-laws as well as his mother in-law and father in-law (Robert and Jeannine Chevrefils). He will be missed everyday by those he left behind that were fortunate enough to have loved him.
Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Georges Roman Catholic Church in St. Georges, Manitoba. Interment will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Shelley Foss
Tobias and family, passing on our codolance to all the family,our prayers are with you at this timee of sadness, and hoping the memories you made bring you peace!
Love the Foss family, Shelley, Darren, and Nicholas
Larry & Terry Bensmiller
Dear Ida and family,
So sorry to hear about Jim. Please know we are thinking of you and your family❤️
Ken Vincent
Ida, we are so sorry for your families loss. Its hard to find the words in times like this but know that you are in our thoughts and we are sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Ken and Colette Vincent
Steve Gogo
Our deepest sympathies to you and your families Ida.
Jim was one of the most genuine people we know.
Edith
My heartfelt condolences to each and every member of Jim’s family.
Ida, you met all the challenges life gave you and Jim, never wavering.
Jim’s garden and yard was immaculate. A beautiful place for all your family to share.
We truly have to cherish every day!
Debbie and Lorne Robson
Ida, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We’ll miss seeing and talking to him on our walks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Lorne and Debbie Robson
Iris Pomroy
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Jim was an amazing friend and he was always there to help us. Hugs Ida he will be surely missed.
Iris and Frank Pomroy
Marilyn Anderson
Ida & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Jim’s sudden passing. May all the good memories sustain you all. Jim was indeed a very kind & pleasant person. He chummed with my oldest son when he was younger, & spent a lot of time at our house, joining us for meals. He was always so polite & thoughtful.
My sincerest sympathies to you all.
Your former neighbor, Marilyn
Maria
Ida and family.
My heartfelt condolences to each and every member of Jim family. He will be missed.
RIP Jim
Brenda & Dennis Kuzyk
Our deepest thoughts and condolences Ida to you and your family. No words can express our sympathy for your loss and ours to such a strong supporting member of the community. He will truly be missed.
Anissa
Ida and family,
Thinking of you all through this difficult time. Sending you strength and prayers to find comfort in the memories you’ve created together.
~Anissa and family
Sandra and Mackie
Ida, Andrew, Evan , Karley, and Josh.
Shocked and saddened about your husband and dad’s passing. His love unconditional, and his pride of his family and relatives knew no boundaries. It will be a “year of firsts” for all of you and you will have the love and support of family and friends to get you thru it. Take care and hoping the memories will help you thru this very difficult time . Our sincere condolences to everyone ..
Melody Anderson
To Ida and family, my sincere condolences on the devastating loss of Jim. “Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.” (Jamie Anderson) May love surround you as you grieve and share memories.
Melody Anderson
(former neighbour)
Les Smith
Ida our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim was called home much too soon. Be strong and “Dwell on the beauty of life” you shared with Jim.
Les & Susie
NICOLE Joyal
To my dear friend Ida and all members of the family,
David and I send our deepest condolences in the loss of your dear Jim – loving husband and best friend, devoted father and grandfather. Although we only met Jim a few times personally, it was easy to feel that we met the man he really was…friendly, welcoming, warm hearted, thoughtful and genuine. You could see that in Jim’s smile and feel it when he spoke to you.
May your countless memories bring you comfort today, and in the days to come. We send our love.
Nicole Joyal & David Hill
Monica Gagnon (McHugh)
Ida, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. My condolences
Phyllis Tulloch
I only met Jim and Ida briefly, they gave us a guided tour of the Great Falls trail and I couldn’t have met a nicer couple-felt like I had known them forever—a true loss to his family and the community at large—condolences to his family
Karen Legall
So very sorry that Jim was taken from you so suddenly. May all the fond memories and the loving life he lived give you strength and comfort.
Dwight and Karen Legall
Luanne Anderson
Ida and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Jim.
As he was friends with my brothers when we were young, my memories of him are mostly of that stage in his life. Over the years, when I would visit my Mom and Dad at Great Falls, I would look down the street at the lovely yard and home that you and Jim created.
You both worked hard and it was nice to read about the many great experiences that you shared together.
I know Jim had many excellent qualities, but If I can sum my memories of him up in one word, he was always kind.
Luanne Anderson (former neighbour)
Lou-Anne
Ida and family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss of Jim. Our thoughts and deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time.
Dan & Lou Marshall
Arlene Rehaluk
Jim was blessed to have a family who adored him and loved him so unconditionally. That depth and commitment is becoming more rare and is a precious legacy. Ida, you are a loving soulmate and devoted family matriarch. May Jim’s spirit continue to bless encourage and uplift you with reminders of a life well lived and memories nudging your heart daily. God bless and comfort you each one.
Adeline Semeniuk and Arlene Rehaluk.
Patti Tymko
Ida I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. My condolences to all of you. His sense of humour always brought a smile/made me chuckle. Keep your memories close. Hugs.