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JAMES R MOTTER
Born: Dec 20, 1943
Date of Passing: Oct 23, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES R MOTTER December 20,1943 October 23, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family announces Jimmy"s sudden passing on October 23, 2013. He is survived by is wife Barbara, children Michelle and Shawn, grandchildren Jordan, Noah and Autumn. Brother Alex, Niece Jodie, husband Tom, children Jessica, Riley, Bryden, sister-in-law Lorraine. He was born in Melville, SK and spent his life involved with hockey. Taking in billets, working at the concession at the rink. Transferred to Winnipeg, MB with the CN but his passion for hockey continued, watching his friend's children play, going back to SK to watch the Millionaires play. An injury prevented him from playing, but he knew his hockey. No one knew hockey like him, he knew the players, their stats. He may have moved to MB but his heart remained in SK with the Melville Millionaires and the SK Roughriders, always wearing the green to their football games. Uncle Jimmy, as he was called by many, will be missed by many in the three provinces. A celebration of life will be held at the United Church on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. refreshments to follow. His ashes will be taken back to SK for him to be laid to rest in his home town of Melville. A service will be held in Melville in the summer, date to be arranged. Many thanks to the hospital and staff. Special thanks to Dr. Darren Lorenz. On line condolences may be sent to James Obituary at www.bowerservice.com In lieu of flowers, donations can to made in James name to the Canadian Cancer Society.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 30, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I knew Jim from 1974 until I left Melville in 1979. I never met a Millionaires fan like Jimmy. I can still remember him hanging from the mesh behind the goal cheering on his team or more often it seemed roaring at some referee for a call made against the Millionaires. A truer fan never existed. Jim was a great fellow and a good friend of the RCMP members at that time. My deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Keith Milner (Friend) on: Nov 11, 2013
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Always a smile, always a handshake, and always a great tale of something or other. You will be missed around the rink. - Posted by: George Beddome () on: Nov 11, 2013
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Barb and family Jim was a great and honest friend. We had many great times together - mainly in hockey and that being with the Melville Millionaires. Jim will be greatly missed by Karen and I. - Posted by: Bob & Karen Richardson (Good friends) on: Nov 03, 2013
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Barrie worked with Jim at the CNR for many years. we are sorry for your loss Barb - Posted by: Barrie and Marj. Ringach (friends) on: Oct 30, 2013
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My sincere condolences to Barb and his family and friends. Jim was a wonderful and gentle man with a heart of gold. Jim had a gift to make people laugh and always made me feel welcome around him, a true all around nice guy who will be missed by many. I will miss him. William Wolfe - Posted by: William Wolfe (co-worker & friend) on: Oct 30, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy from my family to yours. Jimmy was a great guy - we will never forget you! - Posted by: Jo Ann Van DInther (friend) on: Oct 30, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Barb and the family. I knew Jim briefly but he seemed to be a very kind soul...take care - Posted by: Sheila Webb (Co worker of Barb's) on: Oct 30, 2013
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Our Sympathy to Jimmy's Family & friends at this difficult time. He made many memories, and will be remembered. - Posted by: Sue & Blair Howat () on: Oct 30, 2013
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From the first time I met Jim, he was an absolute gentlemen. We worked in completely different areas of CN. But when our paths crossed, we would talk like we both new each other for years. We were both from Melville living in Winnipeg. Our mothers were good friends. He was truly a nice man. I am saddened to hear. Sheldon Liebrecht. - Posted by: Sheldon Liebrecht (Friend) on: Oct 30, 2013