It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Van Alstine at the age of 83 in Victoria, BC.
Jim is survived by his wife, Helen, of 57 years, his son Charles, wife Manjit and granddaughter Jessica, his son-in-law Trent Templeton and grandsons Andrew and Shane, one brother Lambert, sisters-in-law Carol and Norma and some very special nieces, nephews and family members. Jim is predeceased by parents Charles and Amy Van Alstine, in-laws Fred and Janet Vance, daughter Susan, sister-in-law Barbara, sisters Marion, Melody, Bette, Esther, Joan and husbands, and brothers John, Mel, Fred and wives.
Jim was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and attended school there. He worked for Sask Tel for 36 years in many different positions. Following early retirement, he worked for Sask Tel International on the installation of fibre optics in the tunnel between France and England. Jim was a member of the Regina Kiwanis club and spent many hours volunteering with Computers for Schools. He was passionate about sharing with family and friends his love of hunting camping, canoeing, golfing and downhill skiing. He and Helen built a home at the lake where they spent many happy summers. Jim could build or fix anything.
In 2012, Jim and Helen moved to Victoria, BC. They enjoyed their time there lawn bowling at the Gordon Head Club as well as golfing, and travelling.
A Memorial gathering for friends and family will be held at #36 1290 Tolmie Avenue on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Lynne and Roger Demeule
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Mike, Joanne & Brock Van Alstine Aunt Helen, Chuck, Manjit, Jessica, Trent, Andrew & Shane, Our condolences. Cherish all the wonderful memories. You will be greatly missed Uncle Jim. RIP
Mike,Joanne & Brock
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Norrie Belton I will miss those lovely hugs he gave and his beautiful deep voice. Rest In Peace dear Uncle Jim. XO
Norrie
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Holly I’m so incredibly sad to hear Uncle Jim has passed. He and Mom were so close in age and such good buddies their whole life, I know they’ll be reunited again in heaven now. I’m thinking of you all.
Love Holly, Russ and Cali
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Linda Moran Dear Chuck, Manjit and Jessica, so Sorry to get this news. We are sending Our Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you All. Love and Hugs Auntie Linda and Uncle Paul
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Jim, Jakob, Markus Van Alstine and Kristina Köhler Van Alstine In my office in Stockholm is a pheasant tail feather. I believe it is from 1967. 24 bars. Like its owner it is a little aged in appearance. I was with my father and my uncles Bert and Jim, my namesake, when I shot my first pheasant near Brooks, Alberta. Fred, Greg and Mike were far ahead of us. I have mixed emotions about that pheasant these days. However it was another time and another world. I had lots of advice from the elders on leading upland game, but the only advice I got from Jim was to trust my instinct. His words, and the love of Jim and the rest of my family have carried me far. But not so far as to forget how important family is. Jim was irritatingly stubborn. It seems to run in the family. He was also kind and gentle, with a sharp sense of humour. Traits shared by his wife Helen and their children. Wherever his soul is going I firmly believe in my heart that he will be met by those he knows. Godspeed Uncle Jim.
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Joanne & Ray Zanusso You will be missed Uncle Jim! So many wonderful memories of camping and family get togethers. Thank you for being a loving uncle to us all.
Helen and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. You will all have wonderful memories of time spent with him that will bring you comfort.