JIM SCRIBNER

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JIM SCRIBNER September 12, 1950 June 27, 2010 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jim (Big Jim) Scribner on June 27, 2010 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital following complications after heart surgery last year. Big Jim will be deeply missed by his long-time girlfriend Donna Friesen, mother Jean Scribner of Dauphin, son Ashley Scribner-Blue (Laura) of Vancouver and sisters, Pat (Ian) and Joey (Kurt) of Dauphin, Wendy (Darrell) of Martinsville, and brother Laurie( Carolyn)of the Pas, and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Sterling, Chaya, and Isabel in Vancouver, BC who meant the world to him, even though they had just met. Jim was predeceased by his father Pat and niece Kelly. Born in Dauphin, Manitoba on September 12, 1950, Jim grew up and attended school there. Jim's love of hunting and the outdoors began while a young man. Jim was the classic salesman in his career; he never forgot a name or a face and always had a story to tell. B.J. had an outgoing personality and developed many friendships. In 1991, Jim moved to Kenora to open his own fine dining restaurant, Knickers. He also worked in the marine sales industry .Jim's love and passion for the out of doors lead him to start his own business Fin Fur and Feather. This was the ideal industry for him as it allowed him to do the things he loved.. Hunt, fish, cook and do some amazing photography. Jim was a tireless promoter of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario travelling the United States encouraging many to visit Canada. Jim was co-founder of the Christmas Miracle in Winnipeg, a 48 hour radio marathon for charity. Jim introduced The Miracle Marathon to Kenora in December 1991, a fundraiser for the Salvation Army in Kenora, held annually, and broadcast on CJRL, hosted at various business locations in Kenora, Ontario. This was very near and dear to his heart. Jim was an honorary Paul Harris Fellow of the Kenora Rotary Club. Big Jim spent many hours on the Lake of the Woods boating, fishing and socializing with friends, a favourite past time. Jim loved life and lived it to the fullest and was not one to sit still. The family would like to thank Dr. Wiebe, Dr. Wehner and the nurses of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (second floor) for the compassion and caring they showed toward Jim and his family. A big thank you also to Jim's friends who took the time to visit him while in hospital in Winnipeg, Thunder Bay and Kenora, it meant a lot to Jim and his family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Jim's life will be held on July 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alcock Funeral Home 821 St. Clair Street, Keewatin, Ontario. A gathering and sharing of stories and remembrances of Jim will take place at the Winnipeg Squash Club, Stradbrook Ave., Winnipeg, MB, on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. If you would like to make a donation in Jim's memory please direct donations to the Lake of the Woods Hospital Foundation. On line condolences may be emailed to alcockfuneralhome @shaw.ca Jim you touched many hearts .. We will miss you .. You are now at peace Alcock Funeral Home Cremation Services (Highway 17 West, Keewatin Ontario) in care of arrangements, 807-547-6000.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2010