James was predeceased by his daughter, Debra Gail and granddaughter, Kelly Fawn.
James is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Sheila and their children: Melvin (Shelly), Cindy (Gary), Shelly (Jesse), Marlo (Audrey), Leanna (Troy), Jolie (Steve) & Bradley (Ciji); grandchildren: Mike (Karen), Michelle (Milt), Tyler (Jocelyn), Natasha (Scott), Marlie (Kelly), Kim (Sarah), Kyla (Campbell), Jesse (Jenna), Cole (Sydney), Reba (Alex), Woody (Breanna), Casey, Geramie, Josie, Tyla, Carson, Jaxon,
Summer and Odin; sisters, Norma and Donna (Don) as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and special friends.
At the request of James and his family there will be no service at this time.
Donations in memory of James may be sent to STARS Air Ambulance at 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7 or The Twilight Home Auxiliary at PO Box 186, Bengough, SK S0C 0K0.