Obituaries

MCKINNEY, James Thomas

Called Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, but really “Jimmy” to most,
Race car driver, mariner, carpenter, mechanic all of those he could boast.
Lynda and Henrietta were the two great loves of his life,
Not really sure who was the favourite, his truck or his wife.

Fifty-six years with Lynda, positively two very best friends,
Daily happy hours at the table right up to the very end.
Plenty of conversations at that table with Jimmy at the head,
Lots of happy memories for many it has been said.

Proud of his children, no matter when they appeared in his life,
Shelly and Kevin’s entrance brought only love and no strife.
Add to that grandchildren, and then great-grandkids too.
To each and everyone it was love through and through.

Paul says his first careers were baker. barista and bartender,
Orders from Dad for coffee, beer and lemon meringue pie were so often rendered.
Many times he would be heard saying “ The woods are my church”.
He loved taking the kids through BC to small towns and lakes they could search.

Grant and Greg shared Jimmy’s love of all things auto,
The older the better seemed to be their motto.
He loved the drag races, having been a driver in his past,
The sound of the Indy 500 on TV - a memory that will last.

Cruising in Henrietta and camping were two of his many joys,
His Minnie Winnie being one of his favorite toys.
His “Best Boy” was Andy, his furpal, who was always by his side.
Their singing together made us all laugh till we cried.

He could swing Lynda around the dance floor back in the day.
In his later years it turned into more of a slow sway.
Rock and roll and country music were most on his playlist.
A good Statler Brothers song he could never resist.

From Victoria to Youbou and then Duncan for awhile.
Then onto Coldstream, which turned out to be more of his style.
His love of his brothers and families brought on many great days,
Camping, fishing, parties, reunions - fun in so many ways.

We will miss him more than words can say,
But cherish the memories each and every day.

Condolence Messages

Jan 19, 2023
Lynda I’m so sorry to hear about Jim. Bill had such great stories to tell about the two of them hunting and fishing/camping. I wish we had gotten together more after Bill’s passing but time just gets away from us.

Please let me know when the celebration of Jim life will be held.

Take care of yourself and Andy. - BevHarding
Jan 18, 2023
So sorry Lynda he was an honorable man. Glad you had many years together.l - Lynne
Jan 18, 2023
Rose and I are so shocked at Jim’s sudden passing. We will miss the phone calls with you both and his relaxed and joking approach to things. - Rose and Gerry McKinney, Red Deer
Jan 17, 2023
Jim passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home in bed. Just the way he hoped to go when the time came. Jim will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife Lynda, sons Grant, Paul, Greg (Karen) and Kevin (Sandy) and daughter Shelly (Curtis). He will live on in the hearts of his 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also left behind are brothers Don and Gerry (Rose), sister Elaine (Ken), sister in law Dolores and many nieces and nephews. Jim was Predeceased by his brother Dick in August 2022. The family would like to thank everyone who reached out and provided food, hugs and support. A celebration of Jim's live will be held at his home in late spring.

- Lynda Anne McKinney