http://www.lynnlake.ca/A_Place_to_Remember_122.htm ejszekrenyes@sasktel.net A Place to Remember P.O. Box 89 Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 306-386-2245 IN MEMORIAM Winnie Tanasichuk forwarded this obituary: BREWER, James Roy (Jim) With his wife and children by his side, James Roy (Jim) Brewer, age 52, passed away on January 20th, 2007 in the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Jim was born in Glace Bay, NS and at a young age moved to Lynn Lake, MB where he began his mining career working for Sherritt Gordon Mines. In 1978 he married Barb Dulewich and together they raised three children. In 1985 the family moved to Marathon, ON where he was employed with Williams Operating Corp. Due to kidney failure in 1992, Jim began dialysis. In 1996, the family moved to Thunder Bay so he would no longer have to travel to receive his dialysis treatments. Jim loved his family. His main goal was to see his kids grow up and be happy. He was always bragging on how successful his kids were in their careers. Hockey was his passion. When he was unable to play himself, he became involved with Minor Hockey. He was never prouder than the times he watched his son on the ice. Jim thoroughly enjoyed a day at the arena especially if there was an opportunity to ½stir the pot . Jim truly loved the outdoors; fishing and hunting were in his blood. There are many tales to tell, but few can be repeated here. In the last few years, his grandchildren were the light of his life. When his grandson was born, he was so thrilled and excited that he took off down the expressway to the hospital on his scooter to see him. Jim was the life of the party. He loved a good time and a great joke. He was always good natured and never complained even through the toughest times. Jim was constantly singing and loved singing especially to his grandchildren. He had a talent for making up his own words and tune as he went along. Jim was blessed with great family & friends and was truly thankful for their ongoing support. We would like to thank to the Doctors and staff of the Renal Unit for their care and compassion for the past 14 years.. The staff and other patients were a very important part of Jims life and became very much an extended family. He had the greatest respect for Dr. McCready. The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for his support especially in Jims final days. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Margaret (1983) and James (2007), brother in law, Kevin, and father in law, Nick. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Barb, daughters, Jennifer (Kevin), Jamie (Len), and son James (Lily), grandchildren Taylor and Cameron, brother Jerry (Jackie), sisters, Patsy, Donalda (Art), and Darlene, mother in law, Stella, sister in laws, Debbie, Cheryl (Pete), brother in laws, Audie (Sheila), and Terry (Sharyn) and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney foundation of Canada. Cremation has taken place and friends are welcome to come to an Open House in memory of Jim at the Brewer home on Wednesday January 24th from 2- 4pm.