James DUNCAN

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DUNCAN: James Allan “Jim”, July 24, 1925 - May 25, 2013. It is with sadness and fond memories that the family of James Duncan announces his passing on Saturday, May 25, 2013, with his family by his side. Jim was predeceased by his father Walter Stanley, mother Vera Mae (Bain), brother Douglas, sister Eva, brother-in-law Garry Goodridge and brother Harvey. Jim leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Evelyn (nee Beatty), son Allan and wife Joanne, grandchildren Diana (Kenneth Peters) and Christopher (Sabrina), great- grandchildren Brayden and Avery Peters, daughter Lori and husband Bryan Currie, brother Erle (Julie), sisters and brothers-in-law Ruth Duncan, Kay (Alan Southwood), Clare Beatty (and special friend Eileen), Vylo (Ed McDermit), Dianne and (Mal Valentini), Eleanor Silver, Lloyd (Edith) Beatty, Dwayne Remmie, Art (Mertie) Beatty, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was born on July 24, 1925 on the family farm in the R.M. of North Norfolk and educated at Springbrook School. Jim enlisted in the Army in 1944. After his discharge he farmed with his father and brother Harv. On October 10, 1949 he married Evelyn. Following the death of his mother in 1964 Jim, Evelyn and the family moved to the family farm. Their farming operation consisted of grain and various livestock enterprises including a successful livestock order buyer operation which eventually became known as Duncan’s Livestock and continues in business today. Jim served on the council of the R.M. of North Norfolk for 23 years, 21 of those as Reeve. The family were very important to Jim especially dear were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the paramedics from MacGregor, the staff of the Emergency Room and Dr. Meredeth and nursing staff from the Brandon Regional Health Centre for their excellent care. Funeral service was held June 3, 2013 in MacGregor United Church with Shannon Bodnarchuk presiding. Interment followed in Austin Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 08, 2013