JIM HALAND

October 29, 1943 ~ January 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of James Carl Haland announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Jim will be forever cherished and lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Vivian; son, Kyle (Kristin) Haland and their children, Aria and Merritt; his first born children, Lynn Haland (Wesley Paul), Stuart (Kim) Haland, Tracy Haland and their respective families. Jim was an educator for 31 years with the Medicine Hat Public School Division, Prince Rupert School District and the Bonnyville School Division. In addition to teaching, he was an active community member of the Connaught Golf Club, the Medicine Hat Curling Club and the Medicine Hat Alano Social Club. Jim was also involved as a volunteer with the Alberta Summer Games, Southern and Provincial Track and Field and Medicine Hat Little League Baseball. His passions included teaching, baseball, golf, curling, watching all sports on TV, gardening , smoking cigars and telling jokes. The Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Public School Education Foundation, 601 – 1 Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4Y7. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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