JIM VEITCH

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JIM VEITCH Suddenly, on Sunday, September 24, 2006, Jim Veitch, aged 57 years of Selkirk, MB. Jim was predeceased by his dad and mum and his brother Ian. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Pauline; sons, Jason (Michelle) of East Selkirk and Clayton (Ruth) and grandson Ethan James of St. Andrews; sister Pat (Donald) and nephew Ian of St. Albert, AB. Jim will also be lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law, Janette, Sandra and Linda; brother-in-law Bob, their spouses and children; also best friends, Maurice and Shirley and their sons, Darren and Gary. Jim was born in Winnipeg in 1948 and grew up in various locations in Canada and overseas, following his father's career in the RCAF. Jim met Pauline on the base in Cold Lake, AB. They were married in 1973 and began their life together in Selkirk. Jim graduated from Red River College and joined Abesco as a draftsman in 1972. He went on to become a co-owner and president of the company. Jim will be sorely missed by family, friends and the construction industry across Canada. Jim loved to build. He built their home and garage and was restoring his 57 Chevy. He enjoyed camping, drag racing, rock n' roll, spending time with family and having a beer with friends. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Friday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Woods Campground in Beausejour. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation's in Jim's memory can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 27, 2006