Forrest James Barter

Forrest James BARTER

Forrest James Barter, known to many as Jimmy, passed away on May 13, 2025, after living a full life for almost 79 years.
Jimmy moved his family to Vancouver Island in the summer of 1990 and they resided in the Duncan area. His final years were spent in Ladysmith, enjoying a beautiful retirement home at La Rosa Gardens with his constant companion of almost 53 years, his beloved wife Pamela.
Jimmy was born on June 12, 1946, in Bury, Quebec to Avery Barter and Lillian King Barter (MacIver).
He is survived by his beloved wife Pamela. He leaves behind his children Jaime Baker (Jason), Melinda Holland (Christopher) and Shannon-Rose Barter; his grandchildren Steven Martin, Megan Martin, Brayden Baker, Maureen Stanbury, Caitlyn Baker, Alexander Barter, Lilly-Mae Barter, Avery Baker and Nicholas Barter; his great-grandchildren Raelynn Hope, Damien Martin, Damon (Anthony) Martin and Andrea Martin and special fur-baby Cricket.
Jim was predeceased by his sons Emery Barter and Andrew Barter and his sisters Gloria MacLeod and Phyllis Turner.
Jimmy loved sports, if it wasn't playing football in his younger years, you would find him on the basketball court, golfing or playing baseball and hockey. Lucky for him his accumulation of penalty minutes on the ice didn't prevent him from enjoying the sport into his senior years. The Old Hustlers were able to take the show on the road to Austria, a lifelong trip.
Jim liked his shorts – even in the dead of winter you would find him shovel in hand, or on his tractor clearing snow in shorts.
His family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, were his pride and joy. He was an avid spectator at as many of his grandchildren's events that he could fit in. There were always lots of Joe Louie's and chocolate milk when Grandpa Jim was around.
In the retirement years Jim got to enjoy sports, fishing and hunting along with a lot of campsite sitting when the time allowed. Jimmy was a stubborn, yet overly generous man, who would give you the shirt off his back.
Burial Service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bury Cemetery behind the apple tree at the top of the hill; with refreshments to follow at the Armoury on Main Street.