James Randall "Jim" Stratton
James Randall "Jim" Stratton
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JAMES “Jim” RANDALL STRATTON 45 years old, of Palm Beach Gardens, passed away Friday, July 2, 2004 after a sudden, brief illness. Born in Weston, Ontario, Canada, James grew up in Markham, Ontario, near Toronto. James had been a resident of Palm Beach County for the past 18 years. He was the Founder and President of Stratton Electric, Inc. since May 1988. Jim is survived by his wife, Coral; son, Joshua; and daughter, Susanna; as well as his parents, James and Phyllis Stratton of Markham, Ontario. Additional survivors include his brothers: Kirk and Brien; his sister, Judy Stratton; and an uncle, Clare of Cassidy, BC, Canada. Jim was part of a very large and loving family and was a loving, affectionate and devoted husband and father. Jim's interests in life were many and varied. In addition to his secular work, he served as a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses in Markham, Ontario and as elder in the Juno Beach Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for the last 14 years. He was a Master Certified Electrician and was an active member of the Executive Association of the Palm Beaches since 1997, the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Florida Electrical Apprenticeship Assoc., and several Builders & Contractors Associations including the Association of Builders and Contractors, East Coast chapter where he served on the board and was a Past President. Jim was recently designated "Most Principled Electrician in Palm Beach County" by the Atlantic Coastal Construction Journal. Jim generously used his time and expertise to assist in the construction of many Kingdom Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses in the area as well as the West Palm Beach Christian Convention Center of Jehovah's Witnesses. Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Monday, July 12, 2004 at the West Palm Beach Christian Convention Center of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1610 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, with a Memorial Service to be held at 7:30 PM. Additional Memorial Services will be held 7:30 PM on Sunday, July 18, 2004 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Markham, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Juno Beach Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, c/o 7546 Enterprise Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33404. We invite you to visit, sign the Remembrance Registry guest book and share a memory at the website of www.Quattlebaum.org . QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated www.Quattlebaum.org
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U.K. Wabi
November 1, 2024
On 1Nov2024 Dia-Delos-Muertos, I commemorate Jim (as I do every year). He hired me in 1995 when I found myself homeless due to a series of misfortunes. When he hired me, I had no electrician experience or tools, but he took a chance on me. I worked there very happily 5yrs (until I needed to move away to Tampa Bay). He was definitely a blessing to me. -U.K. Wabi
sue jennings
July 15, 2004
I am, as everyone in our community, sorry to hear of the sad passing of Jim. He was a big man, with a huge heart, a loving family man, a good business man, and a wonderful friend. Jim will be missed by all. My prayers are with the family.
Paul and Beth Hoines
July 12, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are of you daily, wishing you the strength to cope now and for the future.
We treasure the time spent with you all at Brittany's graduation party two months ago. We had a lot of laughs and will never forget that time with Jim.
We love you all,
Paul and Beth Hoines and family
Joe Rao
July 12, 2004
A young man applied for a job at RAO Electric way back in early 1987. When I interviewed this outstanding applicant I knew that it would be a matter of time when he would leave me and go into business for himself and he did, with my blessings, about a year later, turn in his resignation. That young man was Jim. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. It is and always will be a memorable pleasure to have to have touched his life.
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DEBRA WEEKS
July 12, 2004
CORAL, JOSH AND SUZANNA,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.YOU WERE GREAT NEIGHBORS AND A LOVING FAMILY.
terry,renee,sean,matthew dyon
July 11, 2004
Mere words are not enough to express our words of sympathy at this time. We have been touched by the expressions of our brothers and sisters who knew Jim well. He touched many lives.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.We pray that Jehovah strengthen you and your children at this most difficult time.
We have drawn comfort over Revalation 21:3,4 ,realizing Jehovah our loving heavenly Father does not want us to experience such grief and pain forever. He also helps ease our pain by giving us one of the most presious gifts we have...our children ... a loving rememberance of our dear loved ones and the joyful day of reuniting once again.
With heartfelt Chrtsian Love,
Terry,Renee,Sean,Matthew Dyon
Hibiscus Congregation,Port St.Lucie
BOVELL ANDCHARITY RICHARDS
July 10, 2004
Our deepest condolences to the stratton family.Jim was truley a very good and caring man.He will be deepley missed.I worked for Jim for 6 years at statton electric inc. and you could never tell that he was the boss he was just one of the guys i never heard him raise his voice he was a very good man .and if it were not for Jim helping me through my 4 years of school i would not be what ive become today. i have truley learned alot from him as a boss and a person.Me and my family will remember him always for what he has done for me.
Malcolm McCampbell
July 10, 2004
We are going to miss Jim not just for his larger than life presence, warm smile, assuring handshake and kind words but also for his personal and business integrity. God has a mission for all of us and Jim has touched many during his.
Malcolm
Darlene Statton Miller
July 9, 2004
My father, Don was Jim's cousin and he told us the news yesterday. You have our deepest sympathy. We pray that God gives you peace that passes all understanding and comfort in your time of need.
In His Service, The Miller Family
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