Obituary of James Ralston Douglas

1935 - 2012

With very heavy hearts and great sorrow we wish to announce the passing of our beloved James "Jim" Douglas.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife Grace (Terry), having spent 52 precious years together, his children Pamela (Scott Liddle and his children, Brodie and Braiden) and Clinton (Jennifer Bjarnson and her children, Desirae & Donald). He was an amazing father, friend, mentor and guardian angel. Jim also leaves behind Pamela's two children, Nicholas and Jordan van Essen along with his "Japanese grandson", Toru Nanami. He was so incredibly proud of them and was heavily involved in everything they did. "Grandpa Jim" was known to many and well loved by all, children and adults alike. He is also survived by his brother Charlie Gillies (Anna) and his sister Catherine McIntosh and their families, all of which still reside in Scotland. Jim at age 12, was predeceased by his mother Rebecca Douglas, his father, James Douglas and stepmother, Isabelle Douglas, along with his sister, Jean Atten. Most recently he lost his brother in law, Sandy McIntosh.

His easy going nature endeared him to everyone who knew him as he always had a smile on his face and a hearty laugh on his lips. He would always be the first person to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Jim came to Canada from Paisley, Scotland in 1956 and in the years that followed worked as a miner and shift boss for Eldorado Nuclear LTD, Teck Cominco and Giant Yellowknife mines. He loved to work and was respected and well liked by his crews and colleagues. His life long passion was being a Freemason having belonged to the Uranium City Masonic Lodge and the Selkirk Lodge in Kimberley. He was very proud of earning his 32nd Scottish Rite Degree.

Jim leaves us with a legacy of love, laughter, friendship and compassion for his fellow man. We are truly blessed with such good fortune to have had him in our lives. He can never be forgotten as he gave us too much to remember. Thinking of him is easy, we do it everyday, but missing him is the heartache that never goes away...

A Memorial Service for James Ralston Douglas will be held on October 13, 2012 at 4:00 pm at McPherson Funeral Home, 1885 - Warren Avenue in Kimberley, B.C. Friends and relatives are welcome to come to an informal gathering at the family home thereafter. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's name may be made to the Salvation Army or the Kimberley Food Bank.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com