Sept 20, Pennywise – Castlegar, Slocan Valley

James Edward Green
October 20, 1945-July 31, 2021 James was born in Kimberley
BC, the first of four
children. His parents, Earl and Evelyn
Green were part of the exodus of
many young families to the mining
camp of Riondel in September of
1949. The purpose of this move was
to provide workers for the Bluebell
Mine and populate the town. They
lived, for those first years, in a tent
house (wood walls and canvas
roof), while his father worked in the
mine by day, and spent any spare
time constructing their permanent
home. Over the years, James took
on the responsibility of all major
improvements to that original family
home.
Upon completion of his education
at J.A. Cochran/Crawford Bay
Secondary School, he enrolled at
the Southern Alberta Institute of
Technology (S.A.I.T.) in the Culinary
Chef program. It was there that he
became proficient in the art of cake
decorating and a master of the
piping bag. He created many elaborate
wedding cakes for family and
friends in the years that followed.
At the conclusion of his 2nd year
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Green.
at S.A.I.T., he earned the award for
highest marks in his class.
After working at various hotels in
Calgary, he returned to BC and cooked
in camps on Vancouver Island. In the
late 70's, James made a career change
by gaining employment with Fording
Coal at Elkford, BC. He retired after 33
years as a Shovel Operator, with the
reputation of consistently loading no
less than 300 trucks every single shift.
He took part in many hunting and
fishing excursions with his dad and
brothers. Duck hunting was his favorite,
especially in his younger years.
Upon his retirement, he began to
take over the maintenance of the
family home yard and garden. James
was particularly proud to enter his
produce and flowers in the Crawford
Bay Fall Fair, for which he won numerous
top awards year after year. James
was also the primary caregiver for his
mother, Evelyn, in her later years.
James was predeceased by his father,
Earl in 1981, and his mother, Evelyn
in 2019. He is survived by his sister,
Connie and her children; Kris (Melanie)
Kirkham, Kelli Kirkham, K'Arlee
(Darren) O'Neill and their twins Jack
& Saoirse, and Dane Morison. His
brother Fred (Sherlynne) and nephew
Nick (Laura).
His youngest brother Richard (Karen)
and nieces April Green and
Crystal (Gary) Janzen and their
daughter Hannah.
James was a lifelong member of the
little white catholic church in Riondel,
to which he faithfully donated the
flowers for Sunday mass (a practice
he carried on from his mother). In
lieu of flowers, should anyone wish
to do so, a donation to the Most Holy
Redeemer Church in Riondel would be
appreciated.
A private family mass will be conducted
at the Cathedral of Mary
Immaculate in Nelson, followed by
interment in the family plot at Nelson
Memorial Park.
A memorial celebration will be held
in Riondel at a later date, in accordance
with current guidelines.
Thompson Funeral Service has been
entrusted with arrangements. If
you wish to leave a message of condolence
for the family, please visit
https://www.thompsonfs.ca/obituary/james-green/
Donald Edward
MARTIN
It is with great sadness and
heartfelt loss that we announce the
passing of our dad Donald Edward
Martin at the age of 84, on September 10th 2021 with
family at his side, at Columbia View Lodge.
He leaves behind and will be forever and deeply missed
by his son Mark (Mary Ellen), daughter Marlese (Kevin),
grandchildren; Andrew (Ashley), Kayla, Kassandra and
Alixandria as well as his great-grandchildren Aaliyah
and Rylan, sister Nancy (Dick) and all of his nieces and
nephews. He has now joined his wife Joan, son David,
brother Bruce, brother Allen and his wife Karen and
their son Jeff.
Don was a mechanic and a jack of all trades. He loved
tinkering as well as fishing, golfing, travelling south, and
relaxing in the comfort of his home.
We would like to thank all the amazing staff at Columbia
View Lodge who provided compassionate care to both
Dad and Mom.
A celebration of life will be held for both Mom and Dad
at a later date at Woodbury Resort on Kootenay Lake
once Covid Restrictions are lifted.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made
in Dad’s honour to Columbia View Lodge, Trail, BC.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence
at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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