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JAMES H. IRWIN
Born: Jan 29, 1927
Date of Passing: Apr 13, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES H. IRWIN Jim passed away peacefully at the Gimli Hospital on April 13, 2015. Jim was born on January 29, 1927 to parents Jim and Edna Irwin. Jim was predeceased by his parents and his sister Mary Arnason. He is survived by his loving partner Josephine Tourand, his seven children Donald (Chris), Loraine (Dan), Doreen (Larry), Ken (Lori-Anne), Lorna (Gary), Mike (Chris) and Doug (Launa), 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, his sister Irene (Percy), and brother Lorne (Jean). Jim was born and raised on the farm in Markland district. He continued to live and work on the farm until he met and married Rita Beauchemin in August 1949. They moved to Winnipeg with their four children and grew their family to seven children. While living in Winnipeg, Jim worked at the McLeans Food Warehouse, Great West Auto Parts and later opened his own autobody shop. After closing his shop, Jim moved to Gimli where he was a caretaker at a boy's camp. He later moved to Siglavik Road and continued to keep horses. He loved riding and camping with his buddies. Jim was an active member of the Broke-N-Busted riding club and participated in many Children's Wish Rides over the years. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. A gathering to celebrate Jim's life will be held at Little Britain Community Club (571 Little Britain Rd. in Lockport) on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at a later date. We would like to thank Mario for being so kind to our dad over the years. We would also like to thank the staff at Gimli Hospital for the care and kindness they showed our dad and our family.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2015
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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We extend our sympathy to Lorne, Jean, all of Jim's family and close friends on the loss of this special man. Over the years we have heard many stories about Jim and we have been particularly impressed with his riding adventures. May Jim rest in peace and may all of you hold many fond memories to keep Jim alive in your hearts. Rick & Donna Waraksa - Posted by: Jim Irwin (Brother to our brother-in-law, Lorne Irwin) on: Apr 28, 2015
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Sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Jim's whole family!!(my nieces & nephews.) I have fond memories of your dear father, Jim. May his memories be shared with hugs,tears,laughs,as you tell stories; look at pictures, steps that God provides for a new beginning. Love you all, Auntie Maria - Posted by: Maria (Beauchemin) Fender (sister-in-law) on: Apr 22, 2015
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Jim will be missed. We will miss our card games with Jim and Joey. Jim always made sure he had a canasta of 4s. Andy will truly miss Jim on their hunting trips. We know there is no more pain miss you Jim. - Posted by: Andy. And Daviette Noga (Friends) on: Apr 22, 2015
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Sincere sympathy to Jim's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Judy (Palsson) Fortin (Cousin) on: Apr 22, 2015
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Papa Jim will forever be missed I will cherish the memories forever, he was truly a gentle soul and the greatest cowboy I will ever knew!! Love you papa forever and always❤️ - Posted by: Rocheen (Friend) on: Apr 19, 2015
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Jim was a true Gentle Man and a wealth of information about many things. Our Grandkids loved to stop and see "Old Jim"s horses. Many happy memories. Our sympathies to Joey and all Jim's family. Isabel will have to celebrate her birthday alone next year. - Posted by: Garry & Isabel Peterson (Friends) on: Apr 17, 2015
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Our Family will greatly miss Jim as he was a big part of our family, the kids as they called Jim (papa Jim) will greatly miss him, as my kids spent alot of time with him at the fires and house and learning to ride. I will greatly miss Jim as a riding partner going to rides and being by my side, RIP my cowboy condolences to Jim's family and Joey - Posted by: Robbyn Mccron (friend) on: Apr 17, 2015
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You are a true cowboy Jim and your best buddies, Stan and Brian miss you!!! They hope you are having a shot of whiskey and riding off into the sunset...until you all meet again - RIP. Our condolences to Jo and all the family members this wonderful man leaves behind. - Posted by: Char and Joey Shewchuk (Friends) on: Apr 17, 2015
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Too many good times to mention. From the countless hours spent helping build our house with Willie, to the numerous "planning" sessions across his kitchen table... I will remember them all! His patience both with our horse Rikka, as well as myself, in showing me the true gentle way to "bend", but not "break" a horse! You were, and always will be the mark, for us, as a True Gentle-Man - Posted by: Dave Humniski (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2015
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Our family enjoyed the years we were friends in Gimli and offer our sincere condolences to Jim's family and friends. - Posted by: Pat Hardy (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2015
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Our family had many good times and memorable Christmas get togethers with Jim and Joey. He will be missed. Deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Jodi Luprypa (Arnason) (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2015
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Jim was a great guy. Sorry to hear the news. RIP - Posted by: Gordon Mac Donald (friend) on: Apr 16, 2015