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JAMES RICHARD SMITH
Born: Sep 16, 1933
Date of Passing: Jul 19, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES RICHARD SMITH
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and sibling, Jim Smith
Dad leaves to mourn his three children Graham, Randall and Alison (Richard Powell), and three grandchildren, Jesse, Val and Greg. He also leaves to mourn his sisters Dorothy and Barb (Arne), sisters-in-law Grace and Janie (Keith) as well as many nieces and nephews
Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Brenda, of 57 years, his parents Peter and Gertrude, sisters Ruth and Shirley, brothers, Ken and Leonard
Dad was born in Winnipeg, and grew up in East Kildonan in a large family of with six siblings
Dad leaves behind many friends and colleagues from his 45 year career at Investors Group. During his early career he met Brenda, the love of his life. They were married in 1962
Dad was very involved with his community. He was the sports director at KWCC, coached both hockey and soccer. He was a Beavers/Scouts/Cubs leader. He was president of Manitoba Senior Golf Association, president and fellow of the RIA, Board member of the Society of Depression and Manic Depression and Middle Church Nursing Home.
Dad had many hobbies which include skiing, curling, jogging, golfing, canoeing, gardening, coaching, stained glass, wine making and puttering in and around the house and cottage. He was particularly proud of his participation in the annual Grand Beach Sun Run and winning his age category.
Dad and mom enjoyed travelling. Visiting many places including Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Sarasota, Florida, London, Paris and a Caribbean cruise.
The family spent many years camping at Rushing River Provincial Park and upon retirement at the cabin at Grand Beach
Dad lived a very full life, was very much a family man and will be greatly missed.
For details of his Celebration of Life, please email Alison at 1969ampowell@gmail.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2024, Aug 26, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Jim at Grand Beach. He always had a big warm smile and would stop to chat. My son loved when he would take him canoeing in the lagoon with Jesse. There was the year he made several of the boys skim boards out of wood. Those boys loved those boards and mastered their skim boarding skills on them before upgrading to real boards. When I walk past the cottage, I remember Brenda on the deck and Jim puttering around the cottage. - Posted by: Wendy Morris (Neighbor at Grand Beach) on: Sep 14, 2024
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We so fondly remember Jim and Brenda. We were neighbours who purchased our first house on Reynolds’s Bay….our first house of many, Jim and Brenda’s first and last house. Jim was generous in letting me car pool with him to work in downtown Winnipeg….he was never chatty and neither was I that early in the morning. Rest in Peace Jim….you were a good husband, father and friend. - Posted by: Gar and Marg Wildeman (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2024
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I was in Jim's Cub troop and I have many fond memories of the camping and the great outdoors and the bottle drives. My condolences to the whole family. He is sorely missed. 🙏 - Posted by: Brad Smith (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2024
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So sorry to hear about your Dad, thinking of you all. Ken and Duane Mykle - Posted by: Ken and Duane mykle (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2024
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My Dear Barb: I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. Except for the grey hair, Jim didn't change at all. I could certainly recognize the "Smith Family" resemblance. He's with Brenda now and parents. Love Diane - Posted by: Diane M Hopkins (family friend) on: Aug 26, 2024