It looks like you are viewing this on a mobile device. Would you like to use the mobile version? No thanks.
It looks like your device can support the full version of the site. Would you like to view that instead? No thanks.
Email to a friend Tweet This Send to Facebook Share on Google+
  Login
Jim Young
May 7, 1942 - January 22, 2013
Return to the Memorial Getting Started Administration Inbox  
Return to Getting Started  
Return to the Memorial Help Extend the Memorial Order a Keepsake Book  
Obituary Biography Eulogy Family Tree Life Stories Photos Media Guestbook Contribute
<div itemprop="description">JAMES YOUNG <p> JAMES (JIM) RUSSELL YOUNG It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of James Russell Young on January 22, 2013 with his family at his side. </p> <p> He is predeceased by his parents, Roy and Josephine and in-laws Raymond and Anne Willis. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 48 years, Peggy (nee Willis). Also left to cherish his memory are his four sons, Russell, Kelly (Carrie), Ryan (Kathryn), Christopher (Lisa), nine grandchildren, Lauren, Evan, Jeremy, Abigail, Zachary, Austin, Lucas, Marli and Avery, his two brothers, Allan, Ron (Shirley), two sisters Connie (Ray), Joann (Ric) along with his brothers-in-law Larry and Lindsay Willis and sister-in-law Gladys Wagner. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. </p> <p> Jim was born in Winnipeg on May 7, 1942. Dad began working when he was just 16 years old and spent his entire career in the graphic arts industry including over 30 years with Intergraphics Decal where he contributed to the overall growth and success of the company until retiring in 2002. Dad had a unique sense of humour, was very intelligent and was always fun to be around. He was an excellent cook, a great story teller and a practical joker. He had many interests, took pride in his home and yard, enjoyed playing cards and welcoming friends and family over for dinner or a backyard BBQ. </p> <p> Throughout his life Dad learned all types of trades and became quite skilled at them, he enjoyed learning and was a very well rounded person. Dad was a kind, generous and dependable man, always willing and ready to help his family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and passed his love for these passions along to his children and grandchildren. Summers were spent at Lac Lu with family and in the winter he enjoyed hanging out at the ice shack with his boys and friends. Dad spent countless hours watching us play sports and made sure we had a great childhood filled many experiences. We enjoyed many camping and fishing trips together, road trips across western Canada and the U.S., winter getaways and most recently a two week adventure exploring the Maritimes with Mom. Above all, Dad loved his family deeply and would do anything for them. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who have so many great memories of their Grandpa. We're incredibly thankful to have had him in our lives. Dad was a courageous fighter to the very end, he never lost his sense of humour and was more concerned about his family than himself. </p> <p> We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and Nurses in the MICU at Health Science Centre for the care and compassion they showed our Dad and our entire family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. </p> A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at noon on Sunday, January 27 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street.</div>