JAMES (BUSTER) JEFFREY

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JAMES (BUSTER) JEFFREY With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Buster as he went on to be with his beloved Joanie on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Buster was predeceased by his wife of 26 years Joan; son Barrie; brother Harry and sisters, Elsie and Madeline. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children, Debra and husband Bill Hutton, Timothy and wife Corrine and Roberta and husband Dave Light; grandchildren, Lisa, Courtney and her father Glen and Cody and great-granddaughter Serena. Buster will be greatly missed by his loving sister Ethel; niece Judith and Roger; many nieces and nephews and very good friend Irma. Buster joined the Princess Patricia Light Infantry at the young age of 16 and served three years in Europe. Shortly after his return from service, he joined the North Star Oil company for several years. After he left North Star Oil, he and his brother Harry went on to further their love of horse racing. They were instrumental in the building of Assiniboia Downs and bringing horse racing to Western Canada's Finest Race Track. Buster's love of Thoroughbred breeding was pivotal to improving horse breeding in Manitoba and remained his passion throughout his life. He and Joan enjoyed becoming Snow Birds in the winter, fishing in the summer and their homes in Phoenix and Winnipeg. Even in retirement his passion for horse racing and his love for Joanie never waned. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. A reception will follow. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Buster's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Dad, we have great peace knowing that you and A.J. are eternally together. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2006