James McRae, né en 1920, conjoint de Moira McRae, père de Chris, Murray, Anne et Sandy, est décédé le 20 mars 2011 à l'âge de 90 ans.
McRAE, James McQueen MBE October 12, 1920 - March 20, 2011 Jim (Mac) McRae of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the age of 90 years. He is now with his Lord and all the loved ones who predeceased him. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly sixty-two years, Moira, his four children, Chris Knebel (Woody), Murray (Jane), Anne Outhwaite (Bill) and Sandy (Allison), his seven grandchildren, Jade (Brenley), Laura (Rob), Jessica, Jeff (Michelle), Brody, Taylor and Duncan, and one great-grandson, Cole, as well as numerous nieces and nephews of the McRae, Sutherland, Loates and Garratt clans. Jim was born in Rocanville, Sask., the youngest of seven children to Jean and Alexander McRae. He finished high school at sixteen, went to Business college and then enlisted in the army in 1939. He served our country until the duration of the war as a Senior staff member (WO 2) to General Foulkes in the 5th Division of the First Canadian Corps, spending a lot of his time in Italy but ending up in the Netherlands in 1945. He was awarded the medal (MBE) presented to him by King George the VI. Upon returning from overseas, he attended the University of Saskatchewn studying for a degree in Commerce, then moved to Lacombe as a partner in a grocery store with his brother-in-law, Tom Smith. He met his bride and they wed in 1949, moved to Calgary where Jim accepted a job in Accounting with Chevron. He worked there for thirty-three years, retired and traveled with Moira and their many dear friends. They spent over twenty years in Sun Lakes, Arizona, meeting more very special friends and staying young. Jim was an avid sportsman, playing hockey, baseball, coaching Little League for twenty-seven years, curling, golfing, and watching all sports over the years. He loved playing Crib, Bridge, doing crosswords and he and Moira never missed Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. He loved to sing and had a beautiful tenor voice which he used in all the church choirs. He and Moira were faithful church-goers and were members of Scarboro, Southminster and Parkdale United churches as well as the United Church of Christ in Sun Lakes. Above all Jim loved his family and was proud of all their accomplishments. He attended many concerts, recitals, shows, plays, games, etc. He said that his children and their offspring were his and Moiras legacy to the world. He was a great husband, wonderful father, brother, uncle and friend. Thanks to his doctors, nurses and caregivers at Chinook Hospice, Palliative Home Care and Tom Baker Cancer Centre. A celebration of Jims life will be held Friday, March 25 at Parkdale United Church (2919 - 8 Avenue N.W.) at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, donations can be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre or MS Society of Canada - Calgary Branch, 2116 - 27 Avenue N.E., T2E 7A6.
Le 22 mars 2011 (Calgary Herald, Alberta)
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