Jim passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital with his wife Betty at his side. His long journey with Parkinson’s and heart disease is over and he is at peace.
Grieving his loss are his loving wife, Betty; brother, Gerry (Jenette); uncle, Wes Umphrey (Darlene); sister-in-law, Barbara Bloor (Grant); niece Sara (Brett Rumley) and their son Weston; niece, Melissa (Greg MacDougall) and their daughter Kayla; niece, Alanna (Andrew LaFrance); niece, Cheryl Bloor (Scott Lugrin) and their children Franklin, Eric, Alex and Evelyn; niece, Stacey Bloor (Nathan Wall) and their children Kaylem and Carter; and many cousins.
Jim was born and raised in Victoria and attended Craigflower Elementary School and Esquimalt High School. He followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps and became an electrician and proud member of IBEW Local 230. He worked at various jobs in BC, Toronto, and lastly at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Jim enjoyed golfing and was a member at Gorge Vale Golf Club for over 40 years. He also loved travelling the world with Betty, which included many cruises and trips to Hawaii.
Our sincere thank you to Dr. Jollymore and Dr. Yvorchuck who provided Jim with exemplary medical care over the years. Heartfelt thanks also to the staff on 4S RJH for the excellent care given to Jim. They were exceptionally caring and compassionate to Jim and very supportive to Betty during Jim’s time in the hospital.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, on Sunday, August 15 at 1:00 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendees must RSVP by clicking the following link….
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebration-of-life-jim-umphrey-tickets-166701303085
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation https://www.victoriahf.ca/ would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Marilyn Denton
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wes umphrey Betty, Gerry and family. Darlene and I want to let you know that Jimmie’s Celebration of Life was very nice; just the way he would have wanted it. We will all miss Jimmie as he was a very special part of our life. He loved the family and now it is up to us to keep the family ties strong. Be strong and love each other.
Wes and Darlene
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Michael Ward Growing up at Shawnigan, summers in the 70’s were always so much fun with Jim and his sense of humour, fast boats, cars etc. The MUD compound was the best. He always had time for a pesky neighbour kid who thought Jim was cool. Condolences to you and your family Gerry. Best, Michael Ward
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mark staples our deepest condolences to you and yours.Jimmy was a wonderful person.Glad to have been able to do some work with John for him and Betty.
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Erin Gulliver Sending condolences to Jimmy’s family . He was such a gentle soul . RIP
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Holly Horne To Betty, Gerry and Family,
I am so sorry to read of Jim’s recent passing. I will cherish all of the great memories I have of the fun times that I, my sister Wende, and our parents, Les and Rose Vivian, shared together with the Umphrey family, up at Shawnigan Lake, along with the Dempster and Munroe families. I remember the sign that was at the entrance to the property that they all shared, that read “M U D”…Munroes, Umphreys, Dempsters….it always made me smile.
I will always remember Jim as such a kind, soft spoken man, with a warm smile, and caring heart. Please know my thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.
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Trudy Briggs Dear Betty and family,
We’re sending you our deepest condolences over the loss of your dear Jimmy. We know how he struggled with his health during the past years. We hope you find peace and healing.
Hugs,
Mike and Trudy Briggs
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Cathy McKane (Andrew LaFrance's mother) Umphrey Family and Friends,
I met Jim briefly when Alanna and Andrew took me to the coffee house. No words can describe how sorry I am to hear of your family’s loss. He will forever be in your hearts.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
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Bhavananda and Raku Pope Dear Betty and family:
We offer our sincere condolences on Jim’s passing.
We are glad that he passed peacefully and that you were with him at the end.
Sincerely, Bhavananda and Raku
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John and Julie Phillion Betty and Gerry
Jim was a long time friend , I am sorry that his life with your family ended so soon .
We had lots of fun Golf games together . Jim was always there if I needed a ” Sparky ” as he called himself ! Jim used to say a deal is only good if you can reverse it and still make all parties content. My Mom always new when Jim was over to make one extra Tuna Sandwich . I am glad Jim met you Betty he really settled down and enjoyed lots of Travels with you . Gerry I am sure Jim and You had many great times at the lake , I recall Jim always bragged about swimming the lake length as a kid . Fast Boats and Cars he survived to tell the stories ! A great guy with numbers Jim invested well . I will miss his Note Pad he always brought when we got together and shared an evening .I recall at my wedding Jim was an usher he and Ron jumping off the roof into the pool oh yes with the rental Tuxedos on ! Now at rest I will always remember Jim .
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Doug and Jean Jones Our sincere condolences Betty on your loss of Jim. It was always nice to see and visit with you both as you passed through Saskatchewan on one of your many trips years ago. I’ll remember those visits. Thinking of you during this difficult time and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Hugs.
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Dave and Myrna Rouse Dear Betty
Thinking of you and Jim’s family at this time. Jim was a good man. He liked to tease me that I was older than him (although only by one day).
May all the good times and memories you shared together give you strength at this time.
May he rest in peace.Myrna and Dave
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David Law Jim was a great guy. I knew him through his many years of work at the hospital. He had a great wit, good with a joke and always had that friendly smile. We shared a few bevies on our golf trips together and it was always a fun upbeat time. It saddens me to learn he passed on so young.
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Bob Wallace Dear Betty
I am sure you will miss Jim.
He was always a pleasure to work with us and a pleasure to talk to.
Respectfully
Bob
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Wende Hinkelman Dearest Betty,
I am so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. I have tried to contact you a few times and left a message on an answering machine, but don’t know if it was yours from the name in the phone book.
I have many wonderful memories of Jim and you at the hospital, and in earlier years, the fun times up at Shawnigan Lake. My loving thoughts are with you,the family,and the many friends he had.
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Dan Campbell Betty,
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing .
A good friend to many people .
The past years have been terribly difficult for you and Jim.
May he Rest In Peace .Dan & Pauline
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Russ.Cox Umps my friend, you will be greatly missed. We had a lot of laughs . You, me and Jeds. Now you will be re united with Jeds, having a Lucky, cracking jokes and singing some tunes.
Our roads travelled different paths but our friendship never did.
Rusty
Dear Betty ,
My condolences on Jim’s passing. May he Rest In Peace. So sad for you not to have had many happy busy years together in retirement. I thank you for taking on the urns at Dallas Place. It was a pleasure getting to know you and the brief encounters with Jim when you first moved in. May your family and friends be a solace for you at this time.
Sincerely, Marilyn