It is with great sadness that we announce Jim’s passing. He was predeceased by his wife Marlene; parents Steve and Daisy; and parents-in-law Brad and Ellen Fowler. Jim was very proud of his family, daughter Susan (Rick) and son Richard (Yuki). He shared a special bond with his “almost twin” brother Ed. Weyburn’s Way, the “world’s largest collection of Weyburn memorabilia” was created by Jim. He loved everything about the history of Weyburn and shared his knowledge with the many generations of grade 8 Weyburn Junior High School students in his locally developed course about Weyburn history and in his two books about Weyburn. After 30 years of teaching, Jim ran a local yard care business and managed Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Jim also liked to find a deal and spent many years gathering items for his secondhand store, Bargain Barn. He participated in City of Weyburn boards and committees and spent many hours volunteering at the church. In his younger years Jim was an active athlete and later spent time coaching. He loved hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Weyburn Red Wings have lost one of their most dedicated fans. He was so hopeful he would see the Leafs get another Stanley Cup! Jim loved to tease and play pranks. He claimed he held the record for the most successful number of April Fools’ Day pranks on Susan. Thank you to the caring staff and residents at Harbour Landing Village for helping Jim make a new community of friends in Regina over the past five years.
A Funeral Service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Weyburn on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:30 pm. Well-known for coffee time conversations, both in Weyburn and Regina, it seems fitting to follow the service with an informal coffee time celebration of Jim’s life at Knox Hall. If you wish to make a donation, Jim would have been very happy for donations to be made to Weyburn Heritage Village (c/o City of Weyburn). Family and friends are invited to leave tributes at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.
