JAMES (JIM) KEALEY
Jim passed away at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan, son Jim (Rachel), and daughters Colleen (Victor) and Lynda (Carl). He is also survived by his sister, Eileen, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Born in Dungiven, Ireland on March 30, 1931, Jim came to Canada in 1952 and made his home in Toronto where he met and married Joan. In 1967, Jim and Joan moved to BC where they settled in Ashcroft. Jim worked for many years at Bethlehem Copper, until a workplace injury forced his early retirement.
Jim and Joan lived in Clearwater and Kamloops after his retirement where they were devoted members of the Catholic Church communities. Jim and Joan returned to Ashcroft in August 2012, where Jim was happy to be "home" again.
Special thanks to the home support team in Kamloops and Ashcroft who provided care for Jim over the last few years. Their support enabled Jim to stay in his own home surrounded by all he loved. Thank you as well to the staff at Ponderosa for their care and support for Jim during his final days. Their compassion for Jim and his family was deeply appreciated.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gerard's Church in Ashcroft on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Ponderosa Lodge would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com