Obituary of James Brown

James Brown James "Jim" Brown, well-known and much-loved Fairmont resident, passed away on December 5, 2016 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by his wife Marion, James is survived by his children Bill Brown, Mary-Anne Mars, and Jim Brown; his daughter-in-law Carrie Kidder-Brown; and his grand-children Olivia and Hudson Brown. James was proud of many things in his long life — from his farming roots in Springside, Saskatchewan, to winning the top salesman award in Canada in the 1950's, to his successful data consulting business in Calgary — but he was most particularly proud of his property in the Fairmont Valley, the place he called his second home for almost 40 years. It was there that he was his happiest, manicuring his lawns and weeding his garden beds. He will be missed by all who knew him. A very special thank you to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley for their loving care and support, during what has been and continues to be a very difficult time. Also, thank you to McPherson Funeral Home for all of the arrangements. Friends in the valley are honoring his memory by hosting a service at Christ Church Trinity (110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0) from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, December 17, 2016.