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JAMES (JIM) WALKER Peacefully, surrounded by family and his best friend Tom, Jim Walker passed away on August 17, 2015. He was predeceased by his wife Valerie (Ray), parents Hugh and Ruth, and brother Jack. Jim worked as a professional scout with the Chicago Blackhawks for over 20 years, and additionally mentored a number of players during his junior coaching and scouting career. Jim was an avid golfer and spent many hours enjoying the company of his golf friends at Elmhurst and Polo Park Golf Club. He is survived by his sister-in-law Audrey, nieces Jackie and Allison (Michael), great-nephews Jordan and Sean and great-niece Alexandra. He is also survived by his childhood best friend Tom Paterson, and special friend Betty Taylor. Jim had many friends through the hockey community and golf club, and he valued his time with them. He was devoted to his numerous Shelties over the years, and cared greatly for them. The family are very appreciative of the care and compassion that Jim received in recent years at Victoria General Hospital and Deer Lodge Centre. In accordance with Jim's wishes, a private family interment will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined and the family requests if people wish they may make a donation to a charity of their choice. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 22, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I have posted some photos about Jim Walker and his Isaac Brock Hockey team here: https://isaacbrockhockeyclub.blogspot.ca/2017/06/coaches-jim-walker-and-tom-paterson.html Hope you enjoy them! As a youngster, I would sit with my Dad and Jim at the Airport Sals and Jim would tell us all the latest news about the Chicago Blackhawks, the NHL and exciting hockey prospects to keep an eye on. I would have a chocolate donut and milk and listen in rapt attention to everything 'Unkle Jim' had to say. He would always bring copies of The Hockey News for me, my brother and Dad to read. - Posted by: Jim Paterson (friend) on: Jun 26, 2017
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I met Jimmy as a young boy watching his and Tom Paterson's Isaac Brock hockey teams win multiple consecutive city championships. He and Tom were among my first hockey idols, and I consider myself fortunate to have played for him with two junior teams. Jimmy taught us superior hockey skills and sportsmanship - he became a role model for me in the way I coached my own kids sports teams. Sincere condolences to the Walker family and Jimmy's friends. - Posted by: Dave McConachy (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2015
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Our condolences to the family - thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don and Janet - Posted by: Don and Janet Kuhlman (Acquaintance ) on: Aug 22, 2015
