WILKIE – James Findlay Carnegie Wilkie, of Brooks passed away in Brooks on January 27th, 2005 at the wonderful age of 94 years. Jim was born in Scotland and arrived in Canada with his mother Eliza and brother Fetus in 1914. Jim attended schools in Cassils, Brooks and later the Olds School of Agriculture, which resulted in him being involved in the automotive industry for many years. He worked in Brooks, Coleman, Creston, B.C., Calgary and finally returning to Brooks in 1964, where he remained. Jim worked for many years as a guard for the Brooks RCMP and was truly proud of this association. He was also an avid Rodeo fan, was instrumental in setting up and being part of the Coleman Rodeo in 1948 and had many longtime friends associated with this sport. Jim was also a long standing member of the Brooks Masonic Lodge. He was predeceased by his wife Edna, youngest son Neil and brothers Fetus and Ron. Jim leaves behind his son Jim, and Don and their families, many wonderful grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Jessie, numerous nieces and nephews who aptly named him their favorite Uncle and innumerable friends throughout the Province. Jim was so very proud of his Scottish heritage and equally proud to be a Canadian. All friends and relatives are invited to a graveside service at 1:00 PM from the Brooks Cemetery on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005. Reverend Ken Wells of St. Alban’s Anglican Church officiating. In memory of Jim, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Edmonton T6E 9Z9 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430-6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2S8.
People are of two kinds,
And he was the kind I’d like to be
Never lied to a friend or foe,
Never rash in word or deed.
Quick to come and slow to go
In neighbors’ time of need.
Never rose to wealth or fame
Simply lived and simply died
But the passing of his name
Left a sorrow far and wide.
Now may the warming love of friends
Surround you as you go,
Down a path of love and laughter
Where happy memories grow.
Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or (866) 362-4652.
