Jim Stonehouse

Jim Stonehouse

Jim Stonehouse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2006.
STONEHOUSE, Jim In hospital on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, James Elton Stonehouse, age 55. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 32 years, Jan (Render). Very proud Dad of his two wonderful and talented daughters, Kristi Gervais (Jeff) and Lori (Craig). Dear son of Don and the late Fern. Brother of Greta Chandler (Bob); David (Linda); fond uncle of Scott (Jen), Mark (Mel), Jason and Jon. Also survived by Jan's parents; Ken and Frieda Render, Jan's brothers Brian (Janice), Craig (Sheila), nieces Allison and Jacqueline. A life fully lived centered around his family, friends, church, sports, community service, and music. A successful career at Transport and Agriculture Canada led to a wonderful career at Oracle, which culminated in Jim and Jan's great adventure to South Asia in 2004-2005. Jim will be remembered for making people laugh, his high tenor harmonies, his success and friendships in the work place, and his compassion for humanity. Many thanks to the staff at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Clinic and 5 SE for their compassion and valiant efforts to make these last months as good as they could be, and friends who have helped in so many ways. Jim's family will receive friends at Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Carlingwood), Friday, October 20, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Avenue, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. In Memoriam donations, to Trinity United Church, Trinity Jubilee Foundation or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. www.kellyfh.ca "Please remember to hug those you love every day."

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November 6, 2006

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October 28, 2006

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October 24, 2006

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Andrea Holland

November 6, 2006

Jan,

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I worked with him for 8 years at Oracle and I don't ever remember a time when there wasn't a smile on his face - he was someone I looked forward to seeing every day. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Andrea Holland

Johanne Prevost

October 28, 2006

Dear Jan and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you during these difficult times.
Johanne Prevost (Bahrain)

Gord & Marlene Baldwin

October 24, 2006

Jan and family,

The 114th Trinity United Scouts, Laurentain High School, a sales pitch for ORACLE on a flight from Toronto, the "Olympics" at Camp in the Sault, our memories of Jim stretch over 40 years. He made a very positive difference on this earth and he will be missed.

Rosemary Basa

October 21, 2006

Dear Janice and family,
Sending our sincere condolences.Sorry that could not be there but are sending our prayers and love to you.
Rosemary and Lisa Martin

Sue Ann Ray-Spicer

October 20, 2006

Dearest Janice, Kristi, and Lori,
We would like to send our condolences at this difficult time. We are sorry we cannot be there for the funeral; as you know we are at the CDA Conference in Toronto. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be in touch soon. Take care!

Sue Ann and Carla

Renee & Mark Buccino

October 20, 2006

Kristi, Jeff and family, know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. We have heard a lot of terrific things about your father Kristi - he sounds like an incredible father, husband and friend. May you and your family find comfort and peace in the Lord.

Love Renee, Mark & Samuel

Gord White

October 20, 2006

Jan,Kristi and Lori,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this very sad time.
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Agriculture,in fact I replaced Jim as Director,Accounting when he moved over to Financial Systems. While we didn't work together very long before he launched his new career in the consulting world,we stayed in touch and always shared a laugh or two along the way. I will miss him for that.
Again,my deepest condolences.

Mark and Laurie Rogers

October 20, 2006

Dear Jan, Don, Kristi & Jeff, Lori & Craig,

We have so many wonderful memories of Jim that we will cherish forever. He was an incredible man and touched so many people's lives in such a positive way.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love Mark and Laurie

Wayne Snider

October 20, 2006

I remember Jim as a clever, friendly, laughing individual during my 5 or 6 years working with him at Agriculture. Most memorable was a trip to Banff which I often think about. Sincerest condolences to the family he obviously treasured dearly.

Julie Wahab McNeely

October 20, 2006

Kristy, my husband Bill McNeely also offers his condolences. He mentioned lst night that you are a teacher with OCDSB. I went to school with your uncle Craig and paraticipated in many church activities with your mother. So many good memories. Our sincere condolences.

Linda Kelly

October 20, 2006

Kristi, Jeff and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I lost my mother last year from this same terrible disease. Although I did not know your father, Kristi, from what Annette has told me about him when you all went on your cruise, he was a wonderful and special person.

Although you have some rough times ahead of you, take one day at a time and try and find comfort in the fact that your father is no longer suffering and he is now at peace with God.

Linda Kelly

Dawn and Jim Roberts

October 19, 2006

Dear Jan, Kristi and Lori
We have so many happy memories of you and Jim. CVCC, the Expos, coaching little league, the two Jims joking on the mike at City View, our 25th, trivial pursuit and on and on. Jim was a very special man and you are a special family. Our hearts ache for all of you. Please know that you have our deepest sympathy, our prayers and our love.

Jacqueline Sandoz

October 19, 2006

Although my contact with Jim was brief, I had the privilege to see what a wonderful man he was, and what a lovely family he has. My thoughts, along with everyone from 5 E, are with your family.

Jennifer Webster

October 19, 2006

Jan, Lori and Kristi
I loved Jimmy. We spent alot of time together over the years at Oracle. He was a man of humour and integrity. He spoke often to me of his adoration for his two girls. Know that he loved you both very much, I always got that from him.
May love and light shine on you all, to keep the beautiful memory in your hearts of this wonderful man.
Love to you Jim, Jan, Kristi and Lori

Judy and Bob Muirhead

October 19, 2006

Dear Jan and Family
We wish to extend to you and your children, our deepest sympathy in your loss. Jim left us with many happy memories of our curling days at City View Curling Club. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Tom De Rosa

October 19, 2006

My deepest sympathies to all of Jim's family and friends.

I have known Jim since he joined Oracle around 1989 as the first ever Canadian application sales rep and will always have a remember him for his professionalism, kindness and sense of humour.

Nora Lynch

October 19, 2006

Janice,

Terry and I send our deepest condolences in the loss of your best friend, husband and father. I consider myself privileged to have worked with Jim. He was a role model and natural leader. His integrity, honesty and extreme humour endeared him to his team members and customers.

Fondly Remembered Always,
Nora and Terry Lynch

John G. Smith

October 19, 2006

Kristi and Jeff. I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your Father Kristi. I want you and Jeff to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both and with your family at this time. Take care.

Joan Chaisson

October 19, 2006

Jan, Kristi and Lori,

It is in remembering that we live on - take comfort in knowing that your husband/father has achieved this in the most splendid of ways...he will be remembered with love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Joan, Michael and Kathleen

John May

October 19, 2006

Dear Jan,Kristi,Lori,Don and other family and friends:
- Quote from Amelia Burr -
"Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die."
Noone loved life,or brought more to it,than my dear friend Jim.I wish him Godspeed and I wish the family strength to endure this trying time.
We have lost a man of rare human qualities and enduring faith.
It was my privilege to have known him.

Don&Betty Atkinson

October 19, 2006

Our sincere condolances

Julie Wahab McNeely

October 19, 2006

I used to run into Jim in the government community and he was always so pleasant and friendly. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, Julie Wahab McNeely

Randy Wahab

October 19, 2006

Jan
Our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy & Maret Wahab

Bruce Boyd

October 19, 2006

Don,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
Bruce

Sharon Foley

October 19, 2006

Jan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Sharon & Dale Foley

Keith and Harriet

October 19, 2006

Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
~Rossiter Worthington Raymond



Saying goodbye to someone as unique and wonderful as Jim is a hard thing indeed. But the memories of the fun and laughter over the years are ours to keep. He was the perfect example of how to live a good life - and have fun doing it. Sometimes, a burden shared is a burden halved. We share your grief and offer our sympathy. He was a terrific husband, father, son and brother, and of course - friend. He will be sorely missed.

Bruce & Linda Lichty

October 19, 2006

Jim's life is an inspiration to us all.His legacy will be an adoring family and the lives he touched along the way. A truly good man.

Jan & Jim at Bill's 50th Birthday Party - March 2003

October 19, 2006

Tracy Botting

October 19, 2006

Kristi and the Stonehouse family,

Today, wishing you strength to carry you through,
Tomorrow, wishing you hope to bring you comfort,
Always, wishing you the warmth of memories to fill your hearts with peace.

Our heartfelt condolences,
Tracy & Mike Botting

Alana Lacroix

October 19, 2006

Kristie, Jeff & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and help you deal with your terrible loss.
Our deepest sympathies,
Alana & Nate

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