EDWARD JAMES ABRAM

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EDWARD JAMES (JIM) ABRAM Jim was born Monday, September 7, 1925 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to Edward and Margaret Abram. In the late 1920's the family moved to The Pas. Jim joined the army in 1945 and trained in Shilo. The Second World War ended however, and he never went overseas. He signed up again in June 1950 at the time of the Korean War. In November 1950 Jim was deployed to Korea with the 2PPCLI on the troop ship, Pvt. Joe Martinez and arrived in Pusan Harbor, December 18, 1950. Jim was in Korea for one year and during this time 2PPCLI was awarded a USA Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation: for its stand near Kap'yong on April 24 and 25, 1951. Jim came home on leave for Christmas, December 1951 and then left the army in March 1952. Jim was united in marriage to Vera Anne Senchuk, October 29, 1955 at Swan River, Manitoba. Jim worked in the Arctic, which he greatly enjoyed. He also worked in British Columbia and Northern Manitoba. Jim was a good welder, heavy duty mechanic and lowbed hauler. He retired from Fulmore Construction in 1989 and wore his award watch every day until his passing. Jim moved to Winnipeg in 2003. Jim was very good natured, had a quick wit, and liked everything neat. He loved mashed potatoes, mulligan stew, and tea. Jim's common sayings were as soon as I get squared away and by the Holy Jesus . Jim enjoyed photography in his younger years; jigsaw puzzles; duck hunting; boating to Wooden Tent; watching the river ice break up in Spring; shoveling snow to keep from getting flabby and to keep in shape . Jim passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, age 81 years. Jim is survived by his children, Heather (Guy) Tavener, Mike Abram, Jennifer (Paul) Lowe, Jim (Brenda) Abram, Erin Abram (Mike), Dan Abram; grandchildren, Jared Tavener, Steve Abram, Andy Abram, Daniel Abram; great grandchild, Dylan Abram; his sister, Pat (Leo) Langlois; numerous relatives and friends. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Vera Anne Senchuk, July 14, 1982; his father, Edward; his mother, Margaret; brothers, Albert, Jack; sisters, Ruby Abram, Verna McCloy, Carmel Hall. The Funeral Service was held Thursday, December 7, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, with James Hemauer presiding. Music Ministry: Rochelle Rydberg. Royal Canadian Legion Tribute was led by Comrade Murray Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers were all those whose lives Jim has touched; Legion Members of Branch 19, The Pas and Branch 73, Flin Flon. Honor Guard (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19): Murray Harvey, Doug Goldstrand Sr., Claude Joyal, Joe Cloutier, Duke Dutkiewicz. Following a private family interment service at Riverside Cemetery, a time of fellowship and refreshment was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. If friends so desire, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #19, Box 478, The Pas, Manitoba, R9A 1K6, would be appreciated by Jim's family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 14, 2006