JAMES (JIM) DONALD WILKIE

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JAMES (JIM) DONALD WILKIE January 21, 1928 - May 14, 2004 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Jim, on Friday, May 14, 2004, at the Riverview Health Centre, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Jim will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Helen "Len" of 55 years of marriage; sons, Jim, Don and Scott (Sharon) daughters, Melanie (Phil Edwards), Sharon Stubbs and Heather (Bill Archer) 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; extended family, Jim, Sharon and Karl; sister Mona Hildebrand; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and special friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Annie; his siblings, Ralph, Doug and Lorna; father-in-law Harry Koswin; and his mother-in-law, Mary Koswin, with whom he had a special love and bond. Throughout his illness, Jim maintained his love of collecting "treasures" and his wonderful sense of humour and quick wit, often surprising nurses and doctors with his quick and witty comebacks. Please think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched For nothing loved is ever lost, And he was loved so much. In compliance with Jims wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Our family would like to thank Jims family doctor, Dr. W. Tse, his respite workers, Gloria for the songs and Sandra for the massages, Drs. Crow and Harlos and everyone involved in the Palliative Care Program and Riverview Care Centre for all the kindness, support and care given to Jim. Also, thank you to Judy H for being there and helping us to smile, to "Santa" for the ride and making last Christmas so special, and to Bob H for all the help he provided to Jim with his collections. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in Jims memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7; the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6; or Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., MB R3L 2P4. "Remember Me with a Laugh and a Smile, Or dont remember me at all....." WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2004