BROWN RITCHIE JAMES

JAMES BROWN RITCHIE
Retired Provincial Court Judge J. B. Ritchie passed away at his Edmonton home on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 from complications due to bladder cancer. Jim was born in Nelson B.C. in 1925, son of Alexander, a stone mason, and Bessie Brown. His parents both had immigrated to New York, where they met, from Scotland some 15 years earlier. After completing his education in Law at the University of Alberta, Jim eventually became Chief Crown Prosecutor in Edmonton. He then worked as Senior Solicitor at the WCB before spending nearly twenty years as a Provincial Court Judge, retiring in 1995. Jim was an avid piper from age 11, a love he kept up until the end. A long time member, past president and piper emeritus of the Edmonton Burns Club, he had a passion for his Scottish heritage. In particular, the Immortal Bard. A fitness nut, Jim loved bicycles, swimming and weights. He was for decades a fixture at the Kinsmen Sports Centre. Jim is survived by his children Linda(Mark), Norma, George, and grandchildren Brandon, James and Megan. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, second wife Chris, and brother Alex. Jim's family would like to thank Dr. Fraser Armstrong, nurse Paulette and the staff at WeCare for making his transition bearable. Also a special thank-you to his friend Lori Harasci. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 10th 2007 at 3PM at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 ­ 123 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Foster & McGarvey Ltd., 10011 ­ 114th Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1R5: (780) 4286666, to send condolences: www.fostermcgarvey.com