TAKAHASHI, James
Posted: October 21st, 2017
TAKAHASHI 1940 – 2017
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of JAMES TAKAHASHI at St Michael’s Health Palliative care unit on October 19,2017, when he left this earth to soar with the Eagles in the sky Jim was the best friend, soul-mate and husband of Pat for over 56 years. He is survived by brothers David (Betty) Hiroji and sisters Yeyiko Matsuba and Reyiko Dunlap, along with many much loved nieces and nephews. Jim will be dearly missed by Pat’s family, Gary and Judy, Dave and Chick and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Hirokichi and Sui Takahashi, brother-in-laws, Roy Matsuba and Ralph Dunlop, as well as his in-laws, Ken Robertson, Julius and Nita Hanzel and Robin Hanzel. Jim started working part time in the service department at Beny Chev Olds while farming near Coaldale with his father. He began working full time in 1972 with Benys and then with Murray Chev Olds until his retirement. Jim received his 25 year diamond ring from Murray Chev GM prior to his retirement. Jim loved his career and enjoyed his experiences with various co-workers and customers over the many years. He loved meeting with friends after retirement to shoot the breeze and to lift a few “glasses”, along with a little slot machine action. Jim and Pat spent many years camping and fishing at Duck Lake in Montana and later at Duck Lake Lodge Campground. Jim and Pat made many trips to Hawaii with family. Jim loved Hawaii and always said it was his second home where he could lay in the sun with no snow. A private family service will be held on October 23, 2017 with interment at Mountain View Cemetery. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held October 23, 2017 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 5th floor, Colonel MacLeod Room. Friends and acquaintances are invited for refreshments and swapping tales of good times with Jim. For those who wish, donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19 Street S Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5 or to St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, 1400 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5
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Hi Pat, So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He is not gone though, he is still with you and watching over you. You might wonder why I am saying this so I will explain. Sometimes if feel something around me and a few years ago I found out who it was. I was stopped at a light on scenic drive going to work one morning, the light changed and I could not move anything on my body (I was wondering why I could not move) then suddenly a truck pulling a trailer went wising past (on a red light) and I estimated he was going close to 100 kms/hr. It scared the you know what out of me. When it was gone I could again move my body. I know it was Bernie as he has saved me from two other accidents prior to this one. I am sure he is always near and Jim will be as well. If you need to talk let me know. And when those feelings come to you they are real we just can`t touch them. Take care and remember you are never alone. Diane
The Fonze
Will be remembered with great fondness
Distinct and unique
His presence was known
The guy had style!
Always a hello , a smile , and a chuckle
You shall be missed
Rocky Mountain Turf/bully’s
Max Rose Dot & Staff
The Fonze
Will be remembered with great fondness
Distinct and unique
His presence was known
The guy had style!
Always a hello , a smile , and a chuckle
You shall be missed
Rocky Mountain Turf/bully’s
Max Rose Dot & Staff
HI Pat, I am sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Your names were part of our family from when I was very young and how important you both were to Mom and Dad as friends durng your growing up and into the golden years! Warm thoughts and hugs sending your way. Sandie