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JAMES ALEXANDER GAIR
Born: Aug 09, 1947
Date of Passing: Jan 29, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES ALEXANDER GAIR
James Alexander Gair, affectionately known as Jim, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, in his home in White Rock, BC surrounded by family. He courageously battled Parkinson’s for the last six years, and was recently diagnosed with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Colleen, his devoted daughters, Jaime (Chris), Kari (Bobby), Lindsay (Michael), and his adoring grandchildren, Alexa, Bailey, Leo, and Taylor. He is survived by his siblings, Darlene (Eric), Marj (Jim), Janice (George), Lorne (Jean), and predeceased by his parents, Allan and Violet, and his brother Tom.
Jim was born on August 9, 1947, to Allan and Violet Gair, and he grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1969, and married the love of his life, Colleen in 1976. They welcomed three daughters in subsequent years, and relocated to Delta, BC in 1986.
Jim was an entrepreneur at heart and he created and led many businesses including a 28 year tenure as owner of Tip Top Parts, a floorcare wholesale distribution company. Jim was well-respected as an employer, and in the business community. His passion, sense of humour, fierce determination, hard working spirit, and generous nature fostered many collaborative relationships and projects.
Jim was a talented athlete and enjoyed wrestling in high school, hockey throughout his life until his 60s, running in his 40s, and golf in later years. He completed six marathons, and one of the highlights was running the Boston Marathon in 1989.
Jim’s vivacious energy and his ability to engage on any subject created many lifelong friends. Jim and Colleen had a rich social life and together they enjoyed countless large family gatherings, frequent get-togethers with friends, motorhoming, boating, and travelling, including many visits to Las Vegas and Palm Springs, and trips to Europe, Bali, Brazil, Hawaii, India, Australia, China, and Vietnam.
Jim took immense pride in his family and worked tirelessly to ensure they were well looked after. Among his greatest achievements were his four grandchildren, and he had a special and playful bond with each.
His legacy lives on in the values he instilled in those who knew him, and the lives he enriched through his guidance and mentorship. Jim’s kindness, generosity, and love for his family will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. We celebrate a life well-lived, and a man well-loved!
A celebration of his life will be held at Westfield Country Club in Surrey, BC on Friday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Dear Gair family. My heartfelt condolences and sympathies at this most difficult time. I grew up with, and loved the Gair family. Jim will be sadly missed. I have very fond school day memories at Sisler High School with Jim. Stay strong for one another and always keep Jim in your hearts. ...Marilyn Corbitt, friend. - Posted by: Marilyn Corbitt (school friend and neighbour.) on: Apr 05, 2025
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Our sincere condolences to Colleen and family. We have great memories Colleen, attending the Blue Bomber games with you and Jim, in Winnipeg. We also had great dinners in the days of Pioneer Grain. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Ron and Terri Ganczar, Kelowna BC (Friends) on: Mar 04, 2025
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Our sincere condolences Janice, George and Family. - Posted by: Dwight and Nancy (Friends) on: Mar 01, 2025
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My condolences to Colleen and family on Jim’s passing. They are very good friends of my auntie Diane’s in Winnipeg. Sending prayers to everyone. - Posted by: Cathy Harder (Friend) on: Mar 01, 2025
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Sorry for your loss. I still have memories of Jimmy keeping Tommy, Lorney and myself in line for your mom when we lived on Magnus Ave. A good hearted and loyal family man. - Posted by: tim jichuk (Family friend) on: Mar 01, 2025
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My deepest condolences to the family of your loss. We grew up together & lived on the same street we did alot of things together as we were growing up he was a very special person that I could call my friend & very sorry to hear is gone but I will remember him forever. May you rest in peace. Norman Markus - Posted by: Norman Markus (friend) on: Mar 01, 2025
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Condolences to Jim’s family - Posted by: Ken Bergman (Cousin) on: Mar 01, 2025