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SWAN, James Edwin

James (Jim) Edwin Swan
A loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather, and a true friend, passed away on February 22, 2020

Jim was born in 1942 and spent his youth on the family dairy farm in Chilliwack, BC. As a young man he worked for CIBC, but decided that his passion was being an entrepreneur. With much determination and hard work, Jim owned and successfully operated the Athabasca Valley Hotel (Hinton), Hegler’s Resort (Coldstream) and lastly Vernon Moving and Storage (Vernon).

Jim was a keen fisherman and enjoyed many trips to the Queen Charlottes in search of that perfect salmon. He was an avid snow and water skier and had unending patience teaching the fundamentals to his children, their friends and his nieces and nephews.

After his retirement, Jim enjoyed winters in Arizona tending his yard and citrus trees, hiking with a local group, golfing and socializing with their “winter” friends and neighbors.

Arrangements entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 250-542-4333

Condolence Messages

Feb 28, 2020
I had many good years working at Vernon Moving , thanks to Jim .

Les and family ,thinking of you during this time.Its been a long journey.

Alvin Meyer
Feb 26, 2020
Jim was a wonderful man and a friend to all who know him. He will be greatly missed at Sandpiper. Leslie our prayers are with you. Bob & Jackie Jones
Feb 26, 2020
Leslie and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Jim is in a resting place for his troubled last days. He was always a great friend. We will miss him dearly , in our life, and prayers be with you.

Ken & Marlene.

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