WILLIAM JAMES (JIM) GALE
It
is with heavy hearts we announce, William James Gale passed away at the Grace
Hospital, peacefully and with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 15,
2013, at the age of 65 years.
Left
to forever cherish Jim’s memory are his wife Linda Barker; sons, Richard (Donna
McKay) Gale, Kelly (Jodie) Gale; extended family Krista Barker (Rick Delaine),
and Shannon (James) Ford. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Wesley
McKay, Jayda McKay-Gale, Tyler and Megan Gale, Ashlyn Delaine and Justine Ford;
his brothers and sisters, Dan, Nancy, Bob, Doreen and Debbie; numerous nieces; nephews
and his longtime friends Bobby Reed and Uncle Pete. He was predeceased by both
his parents David and Dorothy Gale; and granddaughter Alyssa.
Growing
up on Ferry Road Jim attended Brittanica School. He was always ambitious and
hardworking and from an early age would actively seek out little jobs to earn
spending money. He also enjoyed spending time skating and at dances at the Airways
Community Club with his buddies.
Jim
worked numerous jobs over the years. After McGavins Foods, he ventured into
self-employment as a co-owner operator of MR Fleet. More recently, he worked
for the Seven Oaks School Division. Jim had a great fondness for the staff and
students he worked with over the years. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing
with family and friends. He was always present in his sons’ lives and in their
many ventures, including helping them with motocross and sprint racing. Jim
took great pride in his annual canning marathon of tomatoes, pickles and
onions. He had a great passion for cars. He was often found in his garage tinkering
or fixing something. Jim always had a project on the go and was always happy to
help a friend.
In
compliance with Jim’s wishes there will be a celebration to honor him at 1:00
p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in the Army Navy & Air Force, Unit
283-3584 Portage Avenue.
Our
family would like to express their gratitude for the compassionate and
outstanding care he received from the doctors, nurses, and staff on D6 at
Health Sciences Centre and Cancer Care Manitoba.
We
respectfully decline flowers. Donations if you so choose may be made in Jim’s
memory to Cancer Care Manitoba, or a charity of one’s choice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in
care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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