James McMULLIN Obituary
B.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng.
December 13, 1947 - December 6, 2011
Jim passed away with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his partner, Patricia; his sons, Liam, Brendan (Ashley), Neil (Krysalynne); their mother, Marg (Jeff); sisters, Carole (Gary) and Hazel; nephew, Owen along with numerous extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in the Engineering Solarium, 2nd floor of the Engineering, Teaching, and Learning Complex (ETLC), 9107 - 116 Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7.
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Marg McMullin
December 9, 2012
James, I carry in my heart all the wonderful times we had together that began 39 years ago. You live on in the stories we share, but especially in the faces and voices of our three amazing sons. You are always in our hearts and forever loved and missed. Marg, Liam, Brendan(Ashley), and Neil(Krysalynne)
Heather
December 8, 2012
Thinking you you sweet Jim and those you left behind.
Patti
December 6, 2012
I miss you sweetheart. I love you and will carry you in my heart forever.
Jamar Eveillard
July 10, 2012
I learned the sad news from one of James McMullin's son. I remembered James as being a very approachable person and pragmatic, willing to go above and beyond to help.
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Brendan McMullin
June 17, 2012
Happy Fathers Day!
Miss you Dad!
Huy Nguyen
January 7, 2012
I learned this sad news quite late with a great shock. I was Jim's MSc student at TRLabs. Then I also had a chance to worked with him on a project in 2008 and 2009. He was a very intelligent person who was very much liked by both students and colleagues.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Huy T. T. Nguyen, Edmonton, Alberta
Ben Zheng
December 28, 2011
It was a great shocked when l got this sad news from my classmate in TRLabs. Jim was my suervisor in TRlabs. He is a wonderful and smart person. I used to send him greeting in every Christmas and I got reply from him righ away, but not this Christmas. He has such a good memory that he can remember every student he taught. We will deeply miss him.
Balji Minhas
December 18, 2011
I am very shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Jim is not with us anymore. He was my supervisor from 1997 to 1999 and a great mentor with sharp sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.
Rathy Shankar
December 16, 2011
His sudden death came as shocking news to me. When I migrated to Canada in 1998, I had this great opportunity to work under him during my graduate studies at U of A/TRLabs. He was such a wonderful, caring, and intelligent person. I met and had a chat with him last in Ottawa in 2007 in a conference. He will be remembered and missed for many years to come. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Jim Bauer
December 16, 2011
Very sad news; my condolences to the family. Dr. McMullin was one of the favourite EE professors for myself and my classmates - he combined a great sense of humour with passion and understanding and, this compelled us all to participate and ultimately become better students.
Barrie Keyworth
December 15, 2011
I first met Jim in 1991 when I joined TRLabs. I had the great pleasure of working closely with him, as well as counting him as a friend. He was an incredibly smart guy with a great sense of humor and an easy-going attitude that made him universally liked by everyone around him.
My deepest sympathies to Pat, Liam, Brendan, Neil and all of Jim's family - he will be missed by a great many people.
Lisa and John Connors
December 14, 2011
So terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a wonderful, warm, friendly man who always said or did something to make us laugh. He will be missed.
Raj Nagarajan
December 14, 2011
Jim was the Graduate supervisor for my PhD between 1993 and 1997. It was his personal touch and his ability to connect with people that made my choice for leaving India and coming to Canada to work under him. He would make light of any situation and transfer his infectious smile and enthusiasum to all those around him. His zest for life changed my own outlook and perspective in a significant way. I wish my sincere condolences to his children Liam, Neil and Brendan and the rest of his family. We shall miss this wonderful human being.
Steven Slupsky
December 14, 2011
I first met Dr. McMullin when he joined the UA faculty. He taught 489 that year and I particularly remember him making the subject matter relevant through examples of his industry experience. I worked with Jim many years later on the board of what was then ECAT and got reaquainted and since then stayed in touch. Jim made a lasting impression with me and he will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies from me and my family to yours. God bless.
Lawrence Rodnunsky
December 14, 2011
Dear Pat and Family,
I had the privilege of knowing Jim of blessed memory as a prof in the early 90s and as a mentor in grad school and again during the occasional visit to the University. His easy going demeanor and infectious laugh was alway reassuring. He will be missed by all who knew him. May you only know of happiness from today onward with the knowledge that Jim will always be with you.
Jann Binder
December 13, 2011
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. You have been lucky to be around such a cheerful and pleasant character: keep him in good memories. Jim had been a collegue to Georg Cormack, my supervisor at U of A / ATRC during 1984 to 1989. Thus I had the privilege to many delightful technical and non technical discussions with Jim, topped with the odd game of softball and golf. It has been great to meet Jim in September 2009 again, during a short visit to Edmonton. Dear family, my thoughts are with you
December 13, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a great guy and I truly enjoyed running with him during the Jasper Banff relay. He will be missed.
Kevin (kiwi) Brady
Mattie Middlehurst
December 13, 2011
Hello Patty,
I always enjoyed seeing you and Jim at the Grelowski parties.
Thinking of you.
Mattie Middlehurst
Gregg Meropoulis
December 13, 2011
We've lost a good friend and fellow NorWester teammate. We will miss you..rest in peace
Cathy Morrison
December 13, 2011
Dearest Friend,
I only wish I was next door to wrap my arms around you every time you need it. Jim lit up your life and I know you met a soulmate when you met him. He was a match for your wit, your humour and your passions for life and I know how much you will miss his intelligent, warm and loving presence. We will see you today at the service and will be there for you in the long months ahead. All our love from Calgary. Cathy and Rick
Ash Parameswaran
December 13, 2011
I am extremely saddened to hear the news. Dr. McMullin was a great teacher and fine mentor of students. He had given me great encouragement during my graduate study at UofA, particularly during the difficult times.
Kees denHartigh
December 13, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you this holiday season Jim. Rest in Peace and Condolences to your family, friends and coworkers.
Collin Twanow
December 12, 2011
Dear Pat and Family,
You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. I hope you are able to take even the smallest comfort in knowing that Jim had a profound impact on many people. I was fortunate enough to learn from Jim, compete against him in rugby, and spend many hours at the rink with him. He was a very competent Scientist and Engineer, who had the unique temperament to nurture fledgling students. He competed for the sake of a good game with friends, and was simply a great guy to have around. Jim will be sincerely missed by those that had the privilege to know him.
December 12, 2011
Pat, I share something of your sorrow and loss. Jim and I were recently talking about how to best take care of our bad backs. I recall the night you met Jim Al's house.
What we have are the GOOD YEARS SPENT TOGETHER.
Take care,
Bernie Dick (EH3 & Rugby)
Christopher Bliss
December 12, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of Dr. McMullin's passing. Jim was my co-supervisor during my graduate studies. Jim was an excellent, engaging instructor as well as a great mentor. My deepest condolences to his family.
Fred Fishburne, Cheryl Alexander
December 12, 2011
Our deepest condolences to all of the family from the Nor'Wester Athletic Association; the players, friends, coaches and parents whose lives were touched by Jim.
He was a true sportsman and competitor, both on and off the field.
Rugby will miss this great friend.
Sincerely,
Sanket & Pooja Goel
December 12, 2011
The news of Dr. McMullin's death was shocking and surprising for me and Pooja, here in India. I did my grad studies under his supervision (2001-2005), and I owe him immensely for not only providing best years of my life in Edmonton but also being a mentor, advisor and guide all along. Dr. McMullin had so much respect and concern to my Indian roots, family tie-ups that he used to make sure that I can have vegetarian food at conferences, saying “Happy Diwali” and asking about my parents now-and-then. I learnt numerous things from him and frankly they will remain an asset for my throughout. I feel this is a personal loss, and share my deep condolences to Dr. McMullin's sons, and Patty. Dr. McMullin, you have been a real guru and will always remain in my heart.
Nakeeran Ponnampalam
December 12, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Jim's death. He was very brilliant person and a great teacher. He was always active and cheerful.
My heartfelt condolences to Jim's family and friends.
Mojgan Daneshmand
December 12, 2011
Dear Pat,
Pedram and I got very sadden and shocked by the news of passing Jim.
My office was right in front of his at U of A. We will miss his smile and hi everyday. He was a good source of answering my daily questions…..
He was one of the participating members for our Tuesday lunches and second Friday of the month beers. We will miss him in all of our gatherings.
Mojgan and Pedram
Joel Regenstreif
December 12, 2011
Patricia, Liam, Brendan, and Neil,
We were so very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Debbie and I have enjoyed running with Jim since he joined the Edmonton Hash House Harriers in 1999. He was a good friend to all and contributed very much to the fun and social side of our running group. As we are overseas on assignment, we will not be able to be there to show our respect on Tuesday, so please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will raise a glass to toast his memory.
Regards,
Joel Regenstreif and Debbie Harksen
Brisbane, Australia
Dino Corazza
December 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jim was a great teacher and mentor for me and many others.
Terry and Laura Bachynski
December 12, 2011
Laura and I are deeply sadden by Jim's death. He was a great guy and we so enjoyed battling him over the poker table with our regulator Capital Hill poker friends. I loved Jim's competitiveness and aggressive approach to the game. Something tells me those were traits that manifested in other aspects of his life. And they were always accompanied by a fun and good natured spirit. We will miss him. Pat, out hearts go out to you. You are in our prayers. God Bless,
Judy Haig
December 12, 2011
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have been thinking of you and sending you my prayers at this difficult time.
Yan, Monica, Myron and Ryan Loke
December 12, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the family. Jim was my supervisor for my graduate work in 1986 at the University of Alberta. We stayed in touch throughout the years and our career paths crossed again in the past few years during our time in Edmonton. I will always remember Jim as a person who was always smiling, cheerful and could derive anything from scratch – all he needed was a piece of paper and a pen.
Ian MacDonald
December 12, 2011
I deeply regret to hear of Jim's passing. He was a very good colleague and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Dew drop in Oxford, 2009
Suzanne Kresta
December 12, 2011
Jim and I worked together on the New Faculty Forums in 1996-99 and I treasured his smile, his twinkling blue eyes, his well used laugh lines, his open enjoyment of his family, and his firm commentary, reserved for when the discussions occasionally became a bit too passionate for our own good. My love and sympathy goes out to all those who are left with wonderful times and collaborations cut short, most especially his family and close friends. Jim surely had a lot of life and love left to give to the world.
December 12, 2011
Pat - we were so sorry to read of Jim's passing - we so enjoyed the time we spent with you on our trip to China, and were looking forward to getting to know you both better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. Bill and Sharon Taylor
Cathy and Garth Sanderson
December 11, 2011
Liam, Brendan, Ashley and Neil
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Doug, Jeff, Owen and Michelle Der
December 11, 2011
Liam, Brendan and Neil, our sincere condolences for your loss.
Brendan & Ashley McMullin
December 11, 2011
We love and miss you..."Old Man"
Sylvain Henri
December 11, 2011
My sincere sympathy to Jim`s kids and wife and to all his friends!Jim played hockey with us in a summer league and was greatly appreciated by all of us with his good humour,kindness and his wholesome gentlemen manner in everything.I`m sure he impacted many lifes as he did with us and many will miss him dearly!I feel privileged to have be-friended such a great guy!Goodbye Jim,i`m gonna miss having a beer with you after the game next summer but i know you`r in a better place!Thank you for your friendship!
Clo Schwager
December 11, 2011
Our thoughts are with you all. With love and sympathy, Clo, Paul, Dan and Rory Schwager
Heather Johnston
December 11, 2011
Dear Pat,
We are so shocked and saddened by Jim's sudden passing. He was so kind to Reece and I when my dad was dying. We loved your visit to Ghana. We will miss his sweet smile and gentle laugh. Our love goes out to you and his children and family members.
Heather, Darren & boys
tracy & wayne plante
December 11, 2011
brendan & ashley
•We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
•May your memories give you strength.
•Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
love
December 11, 2011
brendan & ashley
•We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you
•May your memories give you strength.
•Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about
love Tracy & Wayne Plante
Andrew Mah
December 11, 2011
Dearest Pat,
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. We would also like to extend our condolensces to the rest of his family. We have fond memories of times spent in the outdoors with you and Jim and will think of him often whenever we visit the river valley. We will miss his charm and wry humour but he will remain in our hearts.
Love to you,
Andrew Mah and Grace Bokenfohr
Cathy
December 11, 2011
I am a stranger to your family but I just lost the love of my life on Oct 26/11 very suddenly and unexpectedly from heart failure. I have 2 teenage children and many strangers poured warmth into my life. I only wish to give my heart felt saddness for you as I know the pain you are going through. May friends and family surround you always and your love keep you strong.
December 11, 2011
Dear Pat, Maureen and I are thinking about you as well as the rest of Jim's family. We both enjoyed very much the time we had with Jim as well as the brief time we had spent with both of you. We wish you, and the rest of Jim's family strength in the days to come. We will miss him dearly but will think of him fondly now and forever.
Blair Harwood and Maureen Whelan
Nelson Durdle
December 11, 2011
Dear Pat,
I am very sorry for your loss.
My wife Joan & I will keep you and Jim's family in our prayers during this very sad and difficult time.
I have known Jim for most of his years at U of A as I was a member of the Dept. Executive Committee who decided to offer him a Faculty position.
Also, Jim was a regular member of our Tuesday Faculty lunch group who will greatly miss him.
Carla de Jager
December 11, 2011
Dear Pat. I'm so sorry for your loss. I've worked with Jim for
many years, he was a wonderful man, always happy and
smiling and always had a kind word for the staff. He'll be missed. I wish you and the family strength in the days to come. My condolences to all of you.
December 11, 2011
DEAREST PAT, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ; MAY YOU BE COMFORTED WITH THE LOVE OF THOSE WHO SURROUND YOU AND THE WONDERFUL MEMMORIES YOU HAVE OF YOUR BELOVED JIM, A MOST KIND, GRACIOUS MAN. LOVE YOU ...MARILYN
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