James Arthur Field

His passing is mourned by his wife Marlena, two sons Dan (Beverley) and Rob (Kim), and step children Jeremy and Meghan (Steve). Grandchild Josie and step grandchildren Finn, and Bodhi.

Jim is also sadly missed by his surviving brothers & sisters Jon (Helen) Ruth Altheim, Pat Sanche, Wesley (Val) Jean Connolly (Jim) their children & grandchildren.He is predeceased by his father Jack, mother Eileen, brother David, brothers inlaw Ken Altheim & Leo Sanche.

Jim had a very successful private practice in clinical psychology in Edmonton where he raised his two sons with his wife Vivian. In 1998 Jim married Marlena and subsequently moved to British Columbia. Through his years there he battled cancer twice, suffered a major stroke and was stricken with vascular dementia.

His work and his life had been dedicated to the betterment of humanity through mental health, self-help and awareness; he was a tireless campaigner for peace and global justice. He was an inspiration and brought love and joy to innumerable friends and family. His passing is tragic, but he can now rest after a monumental struggle against three horrible diseases.

A small private service will be held at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops At a future date, a second service will be held in Alberta to celebrate his remarkable life with family/friends.