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JAMES STRACHAN
James John Strachan was ordained into ministry with the United Church in 1959, and prior to passing marked 65 yrs as clergy with us. He leaves behind his wife, Beatrix; and his children, Jennifer, Janet, Keith and Kathryn, along with their families. James was a grandfather to 10, and a great-grandfather to five.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Wetaskiwin First United Church, officiated by Rev. Catherine MacLean. This will be livestream recorded.
Honoured to serve the Strachan/Schirner Families
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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We had the pleasure of knowing Jim for a number of years at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre (HSC) while also working at HSC in the 1980’s. Such a thoughtful, intelligent, caring man, with a great sense of humour and a great smile. We went to Jim for pre-marriage counselling which was most beneficial. We had asked him to officiate at our wedding, but unfortunately he was already committed to speaking at a conference. Our thoughts and sincere condolences to Beatrix & all his family. - Posted by: Richard & Karen Howell (Former HSC Colleagues) on: Jun 30, 2025
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I was in river house in 969 a residential house for recovering female alcoholics and Jim came in to see us every week and I surely gave him a run for his money. we verbally fought over God and addiction but he stuck with me heard me out and called me friend. If he had not done that I might have left the program. Because Jim was such a great human being I heard him. I am now 55 years sober thanks to Jim's patience and understanding and above all his huge heart. I am sorry for your loss - Posted by: Fran Newton (old Friend) on: Jun 28, 2025
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I knew Jim as my church Pastor while he was at Augustine United Church. A special experience involving Jim, my wife and myself, took place at Victoria Beach many years ago. My and and me were venturing into the lake when my wife stepped upon a sharp rock, which cut her foot. She required stitches but we were stuck on a sandy beach. Jim, who happened to see us in our need, directed us to a MD, situated within the immediate region of Victoria Beach. Both, Jim and I carried my wife to the Doctor for her urgent need. Jim will be missed. - Posted by: Randy Fisher (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2025