STEWART, James Franklin
1927 – 2011

James Franklin “Jim” Stewart, Rancher, passed away quietly in his sleep April 26, 2011 at the age of 84.

Born April 7, 1927 at El Paso Texas, Jim is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Helen; daughter Deborah Jan of Penticton, son James Robert “Jim” (Patricia) of Kelowna, daughter Mary Kathryn “Kate” (Brent) Horner of Pollockville, AB: 7 grandchildren Callie Dawn (Jarret) Mitchell, Carmen Ann McAnulty, Wyatt (Leah) Stewart, Kirt Stewart, Nathan (Cassie) Horner, Brett Horner, Lindsay Horner; 2 great grandchildren, Blaize and Cruz. Also surviving: brothers Richard Davant (Nettie) Stewart of London, England; William Robert Stewart and Henry Vermillion Stewart, both of San Francisco, CA.; nephews Scott and Meiji in California; Ray and niece Leslie in London.

Looking back on his early years, Jim said, “All I ever wanted was to be a cowboy. I had to buy a ranch to do it!” Following his dream, Jim and his young family bought the Casorso Ranch in 1960 and moved to Kelowna from Aztec, New Mexico. For years thereafter, they operated as Kelowna Ranches, also buying and running the Bulman and Chilco Ranches, then further evolving into land development under Ellison Estates.

Please join the family for a Memorial Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm, Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, BC.

In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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