DR. JIM (VALDIMAR JAMES) THORSTEINSON

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DR. JIM (VALDIMAR JAMES) THORSTEINSON It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on July 3, 2018 of Dr. Jim (Valdimar James) Thorsteinson who fell gravely ill while on a holiday in Europe. Jim was a devoted husband, father, friend, grandfather and member of the medical community. He is survived by his beloved wife Inge; his children, Jeffrey, Kristjan, Kamilla K., Thomas and Kamilla M.; his grandchild Nikolas; and his brothers, Fred and Bill. As a family physician, clinical professor, and mentor to young medical residents, Jim made a significant contribution to the medical profession for over four decades. His passion for Family Medicine, helping others shine and his advocacy for society's marginalized people are an inspiration. Jim was a quiet, dignified person. He gave without expecting to receive and derived a great deal of pleasure from seeing his children grow into the people they are today. He found meaning through engagement with the world, interaction with family and friends, and through art, travelling, reading and learning. A memorial service was held at Boal Chapel in North Vancouver on July 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Jim's honour to the Covenant House Vancouver shelter for at-risk youth: www.covenanthousebc.org.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 14, 2018