JAMES A. MOAR

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JAMES A. MOAR (JIMMY GOOSE) Peacefully, with his family by his side, James Alfred Moar passed away on October 1, 2000 at St. Anthonys General Hospital in The Pas, MB after a lengthy battle with diabetes at the age of 85 years. James leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish many fond memories his loving wife of 53 years, Alice of The Pas, MB; his daughters, Dorothy of The Pas, MB, Bev and husband Orville of The Pas, MB, Judy and husband Robert of Brandon, MB; his brother Ernest and wife Ida of Crane River, MB; his sisters, Bella and husband Ernie of Crane River, MB, Gladys and husband Walter of Crane River, MB. There are 17 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two infant daughters, Eileen and Marie; his parents, John and Louisa Moar; his brothers, John, Billy and Frank; his sisters, Mary and Hattie and his son-in-law Jack Peterson. James was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 25 years. He was a member of the Hong Kong Veterans Association and the Aboriginal Veterans Association. James enlisted in the army in July of 1941 with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. He transferred to the Winnipeg Grenadiers and was shipped to Hong Kong in September of 1941. On December 25, 1941 he was captured and became a Japanese P.O.W. for 1,343 days. James received six medals for his service in the army. He was discharged on April 2, 1946 in Winnipeg and returned to Crane River where he married and raised his family. James was very involved in the community of Crane River. He served as mayor, fire chief and as a school board committee member. He was a board member for the Dauphin Friendship Centre and a member of the Manitoba Metis Federation. James was a fisherman, a trapper and a farmhand. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, digging seneca root and picking berries. He also enjoyed dancing. Many of his friends and relatives will remember his calling for square dancing. James always expected everyone to know how to square dance and not make any mistakes. He was a very serious card player. James loved his children and grandchildren. His face would light up everytime one of them would come to visit. He was a kind and generous man who would lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He will be sadly missed. Prayers and wake service were held on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. from the Crane River Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. from the Crane River Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. Fr. Reynold Omictin will officiate with the interment to follow in the Crane River Cemetery. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 20, Dauphin will conduct a poppy tribute in conjunction with the service. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, James Bruce, Pat Morrisseau, Elmer Moar, Carl Nabess, Clayton Nabess and Conrad Nabess. Honourary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Clint Nabess, Kevin Nabess, Mike Moar; his granddaughters, Lorna Sanderson, Sherry Moar, Pam Bruce, Rena McLeod; sons-in-law, Robert Bignell and Orville Morrisseau; his nephews, Davis Dumas, Brian McKay, John Moar and John Morrisseau; and his friend Ken Mayor. All of his granddaughters, nieces, nephews and friends are to consider themselves as honourary pallbearers. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of James to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Ste. Rose Memorial Chapel, Ste Rose du Lac, MB have care of arrangements, (204) 447-2444.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2000