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JAMES BJORN COLLINS
Born: Aug 09, 1929
Date of Passing: Mar 20, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES BJORN COLLINS
It is with great sadness that the family announce the peaceful passing of Jim on March 20, 2024, at the age of 94.
Dad was born to James Wyper and Anna Kristin on August 9, 1929, in Riverton, Manitoba. He was the middle child of three. When dad was ten, his father passed away.
Dad married the love of his life, Gloria, in Riverton in 1953. Together they raised five children, Susan, Cathy, Ron, Bonny, and Bruce. They made a life together in Winnipeg and they celebrated their 70th anniversary last June. Family life was full of sports, camping, travel, and adventure. It was a wonderful time! Mom and dad explored the world with trips to Egypt, Ireland, and Australia, to name a few.
Dad studied and apprenticed to be an electrician and he enjoyed a long career as an electrical contractor mainly with Kummen Shipman, eventually becoming president of the company. He started JBC Electrical Consulting and worked with Madsen Electric. He loved his job and he worked into his 70s.
As dad got older, he found time to take up the game of golf. He played until the age of 92. He certainly enjoyed a very special group of men at the Southwood Golf Course and he spoke so fondly of their friendship, breakfasts and fun. Mom and dad had a great group of golf friends and they enjoyed Friday dinners and other events.
Dad cherished each and every one of his grandchildren and he was quick to hug, to laugh, and to tell each one he loved them. He was delighted with his great-grandchildren!
Dad was predeceased by his parents, his siblings, Hugh and Joan and their spouses. He lost his sweet daughter Susan in 2017.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife almost 71 years, Gloria; his children, Cathy (Rob), Ron (Colleen), Bonny (Brian), Bruce (Jennifer); son-in-law Brian; his grandchildren, Joshua, Jackie (Devon), Katie (Len), Rachael (Scott), Shawne (Oumar), Eric, Sean, Alex, Nick and Colina (Dan); and his great-grandchildren, Jake, Grace, Walker, Sloane and Ada. Dad enjoyed a great group of nieces and nephews who always treated him so well.
Special thanks to the staff at the Misericordia and Riverview Health Centres for their care and compassion. A big hug to dad’s wonderful neighbours who shared their garden produce, baking, and most of all, their friendship.
Even in dad’s last weeks, he recalled so many wonderful memories of a life well lived. So in love with mom till the end, he waited for his sweetie to visit and give him a big kiss and a cuddle!
He will be missed.
In keeping with dad’s wishes, cremation has taken place and his family will celebrate his life with a family dinner.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity close to your heart.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2024, Mar 23, 2024
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Condolences to Mrs Collin’s and family…I so remember the Collin’s Family from years back in Riverton. I believe that Joanie babysat me a few times as we were neighbours of the Dahlman family. My maiden name was Kornik and my brother and sister were Walter Boyko and Doris Boyko. - Posted by: Jane Bell (Friend of family) on: Mar 24, 2024
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Gloria our sympathy to you and all the family. It was so special to see Jim and Ron at Phyllis' funeral last May. Jim, You and your family have always meant so much to us. Now a days families don’t see each other as much as we did . If possible Morley and I would like to come for a short visit to see you and as many kids as possible. Love from Morley and your little flower girl. - Posted by: Laura McLeod (Jim’s Cousin ) on: Mar 23, 2024
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We always called him Uncle Jimmy even though he was my mother's cousin. Uncle Jimmy was larger than life, tall and very handsome. My parents were very close with Auntie Gloria and Uncle Jimmy. So many great memories of an incredible man. You will be in our hearts forever. Condolences to Auntie Gloria and all the kids. Thinking of you all and sending love. - Posted by: Valerie Hardwick (2nd cousin) on: Mar 23, 2024
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Mrs. Collins, Cathy, Ron, Bonny and Bruce, my deepest condolences at the passing of your husband and father. I have many fond memories from the 1960 s and 1970 s of the times we shared. - Posted by: Allan Smakula (neighbor) on: Mar 23, 2024
