JAMES ALBERT HORN

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JAMES ALBERT HORN James (Jim) Albert Horn, born April 30, 1932 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, died peacefully at home in Minnedosa, MB on January 16, 2012. Saddened by his passing and forever cherishing his memory are his daughters, Lori (Bruce) McNabb of Minnedosa, MB, Brenda (Rick Hurley) Wales of Winnipeg, MB, Marla Horn of Lethbridge, AB and Dawna (Lloyd) White of Kenora, ON, and their mother, Eunice Horn of Minnedosa, MB. Also left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his beloved grandchildren, Leslie and Brett McNabb, Jenna and Trent Wales, A.J. and Mack White, his sister Shirley McIntosh of Calgary, his sisters-in-law Monika Horn, Margaret Diehl, Norma McKie, Glenora Hamilton, brother-in-law Ray Hamilton, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents Alberta and Russell Horn of Saskatoon, brothers Norm and Ed Horn, mother and father-in-law Mabel and Lewis Kilmury, and brothers-in-law Alden Diehl, Hugh McKie and Elliott Kilmury. As a young man Jim enjoyed playing sports, participating in football, rugby, and hockey and he was an accomplished swimmer. He also was a lifelong curler and golfer and member of the Lions Club. Jim joined the R.C.M.P. in 1951 and for 28 years was stationed all over Manitoba in Manitou, Virden, Brandon, Boissevain, Killarney, Minnedosa, The Pas and finally Winnipeg where he retired in 1979 after serving as the NCO in charge of the General Investigative Service. After retirement the family moved back to Minnedosa where Jim worked for the City of Brandon as their Safety Officer. He retired permanently in 1995. A funeral service was held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Minnedosa United Church with Rev. Natasha Pearen officiating. Interment in Minnedosa Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Minnedosa Foundation or a charity of your choice. Minnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements, (204)867-1960.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2012