JAMES "JIM" MATTHEW HOULE

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JAMES "JIM" MATTHEW HOULE It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Houle announces his sudden passing at Ebb & Flow, MB at the age of 66 years. Jim was born at Westbourne, MB on August 6, 1937. He married his wife Mary C. on August 6, 1960 and together they started their family life. Jim was employed in Thompson in the construction industry and after several years, he returned to Ebb & Flow to work with band housing projects. He also worked for C.N.R for a number of years until retirement and was also a bus driver for the Ebb & Flow School. Jim enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, trapping and cutting wood. He enjoyed watching hockey and baseball games with his friend David St. Paul. His grandchildren brought him much happiness and joy. He would take them out to eat and just enjoyed spending time with them. Jim had a great sense of humour. He was always laughing and joking. Jim will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Vital and Maggie Houle; and his brothers, Gary Houle, Gordon Houle and John Gilbert. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 43 years Mary C; his children, Bradley of Ebb & Flow, Wanda (Ivan) Davis of Winnipeg, Shirley (Gerald) Hastings of Ebb & Flow, Brenda (Wayne) Berens of Winnipeg; along with his grandchildren, Pamela, Danielle, Linda, Jennifer, Jaylee, Dylan, Tori; and his special grandson Craig. He is also survived by his brothers, Rufus (Lena) Houle, Willard (Dawn) Houle, Cecil (Audrey) Houle, Harry Houle; and by his sister Delphine (Dave) Rundle; his godchild Carol Flett; along with numerous extended family members and friends. A traditional wake and prayer service was held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 beginning at 5:00 p.m. from the residence of Mary C. Houle, Ebb & Flow, MB. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Ebb & Flow. Fr. Dominique Kerbrat will officiate with the interment following in the Ebb & Flow Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Ivan Davis, Wayne Berens, Gerald Hastings, Martin Houle, Willard Houle and Cecil Houle. All of Jims family and friends are to consider themselves as honorary pallbearers. Ste. Rose Memorial Chapel, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB, in care of arrangements. (204) 447-2444

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2004