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James Wallace “Jim” Mitchell

Birth	:	22 May 1931
Death	:	30 Nov 2016 Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.4935700, -113.9231800
Inscription	:	Together Forever
Description	:	Jim was born on May 22, 1931 in Christie Mines south of Pincher Creek. He lost his father at a very young age and moved to Claresholm where his mom found work with the telephone company. He excelled at school, but had to quit part way through high school to go to work. Jim met Lyla at a dance in Waterton. They became sweethearts, then newlyweds and were inseparable for 63 years. They moved around a little but settled in Pincher Creek where they raised their 6 children and lived the balance of their lives. Read More	Jim was born on May 22, 1931 in Christie Mines south of Pincher Creek. He lost his father at a very young age and moved to Claresholm where his mom found work with the telephone company. He excelled at school, but had to quit part way through high school to go to work. Jim met Lyla at a dance in Waterton. They became sweethearts, then newlyweds and were inseparable for 63 years. They moved around a little but settled in Pincher Creek where they raised their 6 children and lived the balance of their lives. Jim was known for his mischievous sense of humour and his love of reading, especially the news and historical nonfiction. He was well known as an amateur historian, in particular with regards to the history of the Pincher Creek area. In retirement, he shared this with the community as a volunteer at the local museum. He was very proud to be a member of the Oddfellows Lodge, especially of the charitable and civic minded activities and causes they engaged in and supported. Hockey was a passion of his as a player, coach, manager, Zamboni driver, hockey dad, and Gordie Howe fan. Jim was predeceased by his father Charles and mother Margaret (Peggy) and his stepfather William Currie.

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James Wallace “Jim” Mitchell's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Canada.
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James Wallace “Jim” Mitchell death on 30 Nov 2016 in Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 49.4935700
Longitude: -113.9231800

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Gulxson Mitchell

(1899 - 1934)

Margaret “Peggy” Robertson Currie

(1910 - 1996)

Spouse

Lyla Vivian Cleland Mitchell

(1931 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 49.4935700, -113.9231800

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