PINNING - Mr. James “Jim” William Pinning of Medicine Hat, formerly of Swift Current, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Ella Pinning, passed away on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at the age of 89 years. James leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters, Judy (George) Skatrud of Swift Current, Joan (Mark) Hantke of Orleans, Ontario and Jill Pinning of Calgary; three grandchildren, Leslie (Dean) Ramsell, Kent Skatrud and David Hantke; two great grandchildren, Joseph and Mackenzie Ramsell, special friend, Irene Downie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his wife Ella in 2001; one grandson, Jarrett Skatrud; his parents, Herbert and Lucy Pinning; three brothers, Fred, John and Richard. Jim was born in Northern Manitoba at home on May 27, 1920. His family relocated to Saskatchewan in 1927, settling at Macoun in 1929 and later to Yellow Grass. While at Yellow Grass, he joined the army in 1941 and received his discharge in 1945. Jim married Ella Zohner on December 21, 1942 in Midale but made Yellow Grass their home for the next twenty-four years. In 1985, Jim retired from Canada Customs while living in Regina. In 1992, Ella and he moved to Medicine Hat. Jim was a Charter Member of the Yellow Grass Legion. The Funeral Service was held in Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. M.S.T., with Pastor George Brandt officiating. Memorial gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society (Palliser Region), 833A Kingsway Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2X5. Condolences can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telus.net, subject-heading James Pinning or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, AB. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.