Jim was born in Armstrong BC on October 18, 1926. He joined the army in January 1943 and was discharged in August 1943 for a “wrong statement concerning his age.” So much for the army!  Jim then joined the Navy in May 1944 and discharged in February 1946. A Navy Man through and through,  M.P. Cathy McLeod gave Jim a special letter of recognition on the 75th anniversary of Canadian engagement in World War II.  He joined Finning Tractor and Equipment, first as a mechanic, then into sales. Jim retired in 1985 and in 1999, moved to Kamloops. A kind, gracious and courteous man, he enjoyed helping out at ANAVETS Unit 290, where he was an active member. Jim also enjoy traveling, visiting, hunting and golfing. Jim is survived by his loving wife Arlette, son Jim of Vancouver, son-in-law Gordon (Deborah) Ulrich of St. Albert,Alberta stepsons, David Knowles of Kelowna BC, Jeff (Tracey) Knowles of Ottawa, Ontario, and William Knowles of Victoria BC. He is also survived by grandchildren, Matt (Jamie- Lynne),  Mark  (Stephene), Magham, Michele, Geoffrey (Lisa),  Greggery, Sarah, Joy, Rachel, Jesse , Colby and Riley and one great-grandchild Angel-Alexi. He will also be lovingly remembered by sister Dorothy Robinson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, sister-in-law Dorothy Kilner of North Vancouver BC. Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was predeceased by parents, William and Agnes, brothers Edward, Fred and Roy, his first wife Helen and daughter Donna. There will be a Celebration of Life for Jim on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 10 AM in the ANAVETS, #9 – 177 Tranquille Rd., with Mr. Randy Williams officiating.

 “The Curtain Falls”