James Robert Whall 1925 to July 29th 2011

JAMES ROBERT WHALL 1925 - 2011

Former Rotarian and Club President (1978-79) Jim Whall was fondly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his friends at Selkirk Rotary both for his friendship and good works in our community.

 Peacefully, with family at his side, we said goodbye to our dad, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on Friday, July 29, 2011, four days before his 86th birthday. Dad was born and raised in Killaly, Saskatchewan in 1925. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served from 1942 to 1945 in communications. Upon discharge, Dad was employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway. He retired in 1985 as manager of the Co-operators Credit Union in Selkirk. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Ruth, of 64 years, his children, Gloria (Winston), Jackie, Dennis (Holly), Wendy (Larry), and Sherry (Denis), 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a sister June of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Dad was a dedicated member of the community - spending many hours volunteering on committees such as the Selkirk Figure Skating Club, Terry Fox Foundation, Association of Community Living to mention a few. He was a member of the Selkirk United Church, Royal Canadian Legion, Gordon Howard Seniors Centre, Selkirk Golf Club and Seniors Curling Club. He was a former member of Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs, as well as the International Accounting Society. Dad was a very talented piano player, but only a few were lucky enough to hear him play. He loved sports - especially golf and hockey. He played hockey in the 1950s, was very active with the Selkirk Steelers (President-Centennial Cup year 1974) and attended many of his grandkid's games. Mom and Dad had the opportunity to spend several winters in Arizona during his retirement. He stayed active with family, sports, and volunteering well into his 80s. The family would like to thank Dr. Lindenschmidt, and the wonderful nursing staff at the Selkirk General Hospital for the kindness and care given to our Dad. According to his wishes, Dad was cremated. A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel in Selkirk. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Selkirk United Church Building Fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or charity of your choice. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com