Jim will be remembered for his kindness and consideration for
other people.
He spent his life doing things for others, trying to make their lives better. He
was never selfish with his time or possessions, choosing to always put others
first in what ever he did. If he saw that someone else needed something he
had he would freely give it to them, expecting nothing in return.
Jim received his first Amateur Radio licensed in 1963. He came
up through the ranks, starting with a Crystal Set and progressing to
"Home-Brewing" his all-tube Mobile. Since the beginning he was
actively involved in support of our hobby. Jim worked very hard work,
committing a lot of his time and
personal finances to establish and maintain theVE5BBI repeater at Angling
Lake, later moved to into the Prince Albert National Park. December 1999 Jim was appointed as an Assistant Midwest Director for Radio Amateurs of
Canada. He served as an ARES Assistant Emergency Coordinator and EC for the Province
of Saskatchewan. He also helped as a Net Controller, an
"Elmer" and instructor to assist newcomers to Ham Radio.
After receiving a Degree in Welfare, Jim spent many years
helping people.
He worked with children at the Residential School in Prince Albert
Sask.,
later assuming positions with Parks Canada, and then to Health and Welfare
Canada where he worked until he was given early
retirement.
Jim lived most of his life in Prince Albert and area, including
Angling Lake
and Holbein. After retiring he moved to Young Sask. were he lived his final
years.
Jim was a very good friend for almost 20 years, he will be
missed very much! |
