James Arnold Stoner

October 15, 1926 – August 31, 2017

Jim passed away peacefully with family by his side at Carewest Royal Park on August 31, 2017 at the age of 90, after enduring many years of hardship after his stroke in 2006. Jim is remembered by his step-son Doug Thompson (Linda); niece Melanie Schmidt (Garry); and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jim was predeceased by his wives, Freda and Ollie.

Jim had a love for music and sang professionally in his younger years. Jim and Freda helped form the Dots & Dashers square dance club acting as the caller couple for ten years and were granted life memberships in the club. Jim was one of the first DJ’s in the city and also displayed his talents and humour by entertaining at various nursing homes and IOOB meetings.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Carewest Royal Park.

In Celebration of Jim’s Life an informal come-and-go gathering for family and friends will be held at the Schmidt Residence, (1602 9 Street NW) on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Jim’s memory directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, (1212 West Broadway, Ste #200, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2) or to a charity of one’s choice.

Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca