KIRBY, Jim
1922 – 2014
David James Kirby “Jim”, avid conversationalist, critic of the government and all around good guy passed away August 9, 2014 at Hanna Long Term Care. Jim was very proud of his service in the RCAF during World War II. He met and married Jennie Richardson in 1944 they were happily married for 48 years before her passing in 1992. The loss of his beloved Jennie was something Jim never truly recovered from. Jim was an entrepreneur all of his life. He owned many businesses over the years. His final business endeavour was the Delia UFA Bulk Agency which he owned from 1969 - 1981. Jim loved living in Delia. He was an active member os the community and enjoyed being involved in all events. Jim belonged to the Elks, Delia Curling Club, Delia Ag. Society, Delia Camber of Commerce and the Royal Canadian Legion, Delia Branch #61. Following his retirement in 1981 Jim and Jennie spent summers golfing and camping with dear friends Nick and Audrey Marshall. Winters were spent travelling to warm destinations, Hawaii being a favorite. Jim leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Lynn, her husband Ed and his two grandsons Ted and Ben, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A farewell to Jim was held at the Delia Community Centre on August 18 at 2 p.m. Thank you to family and friends who helped us bid farewell to Jim with music, memories, laughter and good food. Thank you all so very much. If friends so desire memorial donations can be made in Jim’s name to the Delia Communities in Bloom, Memorial Wall Project c/o Delia Ag. Society or to the Alzheimer’s Society. Lynn and Ed would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hanna Long Term Care for the compassionate, loving care they gave Jim.
“Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.” Dr Suess.
