Jim will be fondly remembered as a man of God who showed his faith through word and song.
He is survived by his wife Renee Ellis; son Ryan Meulbroek; daughters Christine (Frank) Chongway and Debra (Peter) Enbrecht; five grandsons; six great grandchildren and sister Averil Thorson.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Frances Ellis and infant daughter Kathleen.