James NIVEN Obituary
James Robert Niven was born June, 1919 in Nelson, BC. He passed away suddenly at home with his wife at his side, 5 days short of his 93rd birthday, healthy and active to the end. Jim loved his wife Jean, who he was with since their marriage in London in 1944. Jean was a war bride as Jim was serving with the RCAF and posted in London. Jim is survived by Jean, his daughter Susan and son Steven. He was passionate about his golf, garden, family and loved his crossword puzzles. There will be a celebration of life later with the date to be announced.
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July 3, 2012
Dear Jean, Steve & Susan
We are sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. Our thoughts & hearts are with you at this time.
Love Fern, Reg & family
July 2, 2012
Dear Jean, Steve and Susan
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hearts are with you.
Love Anne, Jo-Anne and family
July 1, 2012
Dear Jean, Sue and Steve
I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Please let us know when you having a celebration of his life.
Love you all
Caryl and Joe
Dianne Skinner
June 30, 2012
Hi Jean, Susan and Steve
Sorry to hear about Uncle Jim's passing.
He was one of my uncles of which I have such fond memories of. Especially when he took us up behind the high school to show me how to hit a golf ball... the playing fields had lots of room which was needed???....great teacher!
Please let us know when you are having a service/gathering.
Big hugs to you all...
Dianne
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June 30, 2012
Dear Jean
I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. Jim was a wonderful person and a great man; always polite, jovial, kind hearted. His love and pride for you, Susan, and Steven came through in every word he spoke. My sincere condolences to you and the family.
Thinking of you often with love.
Sharon Field (Niven)
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