Obituary of James Lynn McGilvery

1928 - 2011

It is with deep sorrow that the family of James Lynn "Streak" McGilvery announces his passing on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Invermere, British Columbia at 83 years of age.

Streak was born on February 8, 1928 in Maidstone, Saskatchewan. After visiting and working in the valley off and on in the late 40's and early 50's Streak moved to the beautiful Columbia Valley after marrying Evelyn Bourassa in 1953. They raised their family in Windermere and then in Invermere. Streak was a logger, mechanic, transport truck driver for Invermere Motors Company, heavy duty equipment operator and ran the successful Streak's Excavating Company until retiring. Streak was a proud antique car collector, restorer and later enjoyed restoring antique furniture for family and friends.

Streak is survived by his ever-loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Evelyn, only son James, daughters Debra (Ken) Fisher, and Roxanne (Galt) Baalim, two special foster daughters Ruth (Jerome) Thorne and Verna Barnes (Donna Armstrong) who called him Mr. Streak, was papa to four adoring grandchildren Shawna Fisher (Andrew Weaver), Monica (Chad) Heslip, Scott Fischer and little princess Emma Baalim, as well as his one surviving sibling Kay Nelson of Invermere. Streak was predeceased by his parents William and Eva McGilvery, brothers Mark and Alex, sisters Lou, Norma and Shirley and two infant brothers and his best buddy "Puggy".

A memorial service for Streak was held at Windermere Community Hall on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Streak's honour may do so to the: Alzheimer's Society BC @ www.alzheimerbc.org or ICAN at www.icanhelpapet.com.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com