MOORE, James “Jim”
February 21, 1955 - July 1, 2013
Jim passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 21, 1955 in Stettler and raised on the family farm at Rumsey, attending school in Rumsey and then Morrin. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Ellen; son Neil; daughter Tracey (Chris) MacFarlane; grandchildren Avalea Enzie, Alyx, Peyton, Jaxon, and Jordyn MacFarlane; brother John (Betty) Moore; sister Bonita (Weldon) Miller; brother and sister-in-laws Bev (Brian) McIntosh, Harvey (Wendy) Hildahl; Penny Hildahl (Gordon England); Frances Avramenko, and Peter (Hazeline) Hildahl; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Raymond in 2005; mother Laurine in 2007; and brother-in-law Bob Avramenko in 2010. Jim met the love of his life, Ellen Hildahl, in high school and they were married on May 4, 1974. Jim was skilled in many different areas. He worked as a journeyman electrician in the early 1980’s, then joined the health care system in the maintenance department in 1986 where he worked his way up to manager of Accomodation Services. Jim loved to play golf and slow pitch, camp with his family and friends, and, in general, to enjoy life. He loved his family above all else and his grandchildren were the light of his life. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Jim’s family would like to thank the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Strathmore Hospital for all their excellent care, love, and support. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made directly to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada (#301 - 620 Colborne St., London, ON, N6B 3R9). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Lord of All Lutheran Church (Strathmore) at 2:30 p.m. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
