Obituary for James "Jim" Heaps
JAMES HEAPS
August 29, 1938 – December 8, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of James Heaps.
Jim was born in Stonewall, Manitoba to parents Elizabeth and John Heaps.
Jim was a family man. He loved his children and grandchildren very much and spoiled them all (and also taught them colourful language as soon as they could talk). Jim had a sharp wit and a wry sense of humour.
Jim was pre-deceased by his mother and father, brothers Bill and Bob, sister Isabel, wife Ethel and granddaughter Kaylee. He was also pre-deceased by his “adopted brothers” Billy Kelly and Ernie Brown.
Jim is survived by his brother John, Daughter Sherri (Doug), son Rick (Deanna), grandchildren Amy, Riley and Tanner.
Jim met Ethel in 1960 and they married in 1963. They had 2 children – Sharon (Sherri) and Rick.
In 1967, Jim and Ethel decided to move their family to California where they resided until 1976. They met many good friends and had a lot of great times. In 1976, Jim & Ethel decided that they wanted to come “home” to Stonewall to be closer to their families. They lived in Stonewall until 1980 when they moved to Selkirk to take over J&R Shell.
In 1986, Jim decided that he wanted to run a garage that had a restaurant so they bought Warren Esso – where Jim worked side by side with his son Rick until Jim passed. Jim loved having his mornings with his “coffee crew”. Many current issues were debated and solved. He had many good friends.
Since Ethel passed, Jim has been missing her. They are now re-united.
Thank you to all for your outpouring of support and sympathy during this time, the food deliveries and the kind words. Thank you also to the home care staff who provided support and comfort for dad through the last couple of years, thank you to the staff at the Eriksdale Hospital, the Stonewall Hospital and thank you to Dr. Macek.
Due to Covid restrictions, no service will be held at this time, so please raise a glass (or have a coffee) to help us celebrate a life well lived.
August 29, 1938 – December 8, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of James Heaps.
Jim was born in Stonewall, Manitoba to parents Elizabeth and John Heaps.
Jim was a family man. He loved his children and grandchildren very much and spoiled them all (and also taught them colourful language as soon as they could talk). Jim had a sharp wit and a wry sense of humour.
Jim was pre-deceased by his mother and father, brothers Bill and Bob, sister Isabel, wife Ethel and granddaughter Kaylee. He was also pre-deceased by his “adopted brothers” Billy Kelly and Ernie Brown.
Jim is survived by his brother John, Daughter Sherri (Doug), son Rick (Deanna), grandchildren Amy, Riley and Tanner.
Jim met Ethel in 1960 and they married in 1963. They had 2 children – Sharon (Sherri) and Rick.
In 1967, Jim and Ethel decided to move their family to California where they resided until 1976. They met many good friends and had a lot of great times. In 1976, Jim & Ethel decided that they wanted to come “home” to Stonewall to be closer to their families. They lived in Stonewall until 1980 when they moved to Selkirk to take over J&R Shell.
In 1986, Jim decided that he wanted to run a garage that had a restaurant so they bought Warren Esso – where Jim worked side by side with his son Rick until Jim passed. Jim loved having his mornings with his “coffee crew”. Many current issues were debated and solved. He had many good friends.
Since Ethel passed, Jim has been missing her. They are now re-united.
Thank you to all for your outpouring of support and sympathy during this time, the food deliveries and the kind words. Thank you also to the home care staff who provided support and comfort for dad through the last couple of years, thank you to the staff at the Eriksdale Hospital, the Stonewall Hospital and thank you to Dr. Macek.
Due to Covid restrictions, no service will be held at this time, so please raise a glass (or have a coffee) to help us celebrate a life well lived.