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James Dooner Obituary
July 26, 1951 - December 31, 2024
M.D., F.R.C.S.(c), F.A.C.S., MBA
Jim passed away suddenly while skiing at Sun Peaks, his favourite home away from home. He is survived by his family that he loved so much, wife Sheree, son Andrew (Andrea and grandchildren Sophie and Noah), son Ian (Jill), daughter Caryn, sisters Marg, Anne and Trina and their families, brothers-in-law Lorne Bulmer and Sepp Poetsch and their families.
Jim was born in Renfrew Scotland and emigrated to Canada with his family in 1954. He was raised on the Niagara Peninsula, attended Medical School at the University of Western Ontario graduating in 1976 then came west to UBC for his General Surgery residency graduating in 1981. Despite moving west Jim remained an avid Maple Leafs fan. In 1982 he moved to Victoria to start his surgical practice. He received his Fellowship in Vascular Surgery in 1984. Jim loved being a surgeon using his skills to help people and eagerly learned any new techniques and technology that would help his patients have a better outcome.
He embraced retirement in 2016 continuing his passion for physical activity with sculling, kayaking, cycling and snow skiing, often more than one of those in a day. In retirement he was able to pursue music, singing and playing guitar and keyboard. Jim loved Open Mics and 2024 he got a busking licence for Dublin, Ireland and played several times along Grafton Street, something that he had wanted to do for a long time.
We would like to thank the Sun Host and all the rescue personnel at Sun Peaks, the ambulance crew and the staffs of Emergency and ICU at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops for their professionalism, help and kindness to Jim and our family.
Jim was able to be an organ donor, something he felt very strongly about, and our heartfelt thanks go to the BC Transplant team that were able to fulfill Jim's final request.
A Celebration of Life will be held in July at our home in Victoria. If you wish, donations may be made to Adaptive Sports Sun Peaks.
WE HAD THE BEST TIME
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Betty-Anne Sirna
July 28, 2025
We would like to send our sincere condolences to Sheree and the entire family. Jim was always so kind to the staff at the hospital, plus we got to know him on a personal level at the park when his boys played baseball. We only heard of Jim's passing today, apparently a day short of attending his celebration of life. He will be missed and rememberedby many. R.I.P. Jim.
heather lifeso
July 26, 2025
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him in the OR frequently and appreciated his sense of humour! My sincere condolences to his family.
Terry Chivers
February 15, 2025
Dr. Dooner was my surgeon many years ago
I am here today thanks to him
So very sorry to hear of his passing
Hans Cunnningham
February 15, 2025
Thank you Jim for allowing me to be your locum. You were truly inspirational. Thank you for taking me into your practice group.
Heather Mitchell, retired nurse
February 9, 2025
Dr. Dooner was kind and a excellent surgeon. My deepest condolences.
Randy Desiatnyk
February 4, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy Desiatnyk and family.
Carl A Lefebvre
January 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We only knew Jim a short while through our mutual love of music. I often think of him when I hear St. James Infirmary. RIP. Carl & Sue
Gary Mons
January 26, 2025
Gary Mons and his wife Gloria would like to give our condolences to you Sherry and family. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Cathy
January 24, 2025
I met Jim in 1989 when he worked in ICU then radiology. He was always approachable and willing to try ways of improving care for his patients. I had the pleasure of having Jim as my physician partner. He was open to good discussion and at times a reprimanding to change his attitude! He will be truly missed! I loved how he lived a full life!
Chere Nawroth
January 22, 2025
For Sheree, Caryn and all of Jim´s loved ones:
I´m so very sorry for your loss.
Please accept my, along with Ralph´s and Hannah´s, most sincere condolences. Chere
Angela Trenholm
January 20, 2025
To Sheree and family
So sorry for your loss.
My heart felt sympathies to all of you.
Sending love and may all the wonderful
memories comfort you.
Kenneth Wilson MD (BC Cancer)
January 20, 2025
I was shocked today to read about Jim´s passing. We were colleagues throughout his career in surgical practice in Victoria. A fine man, full of vigour and positivity. We live by a thread. It´s tragic to see life abruptly cut short. Sending deepest condolences to Jim´s family.
Jarymy's
January 19, 2025
Our condolences to the Sheree and the Dooner family. Darcy and Stephanie Jarymy (neighbours to the Bulmer family home in Esquimalt)
Elizabeth Long
January 19, 2025
Dear Sheree and family. I am so very sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. My deepest felt sympathy to all of you. Sending love and hugs at this difficult time.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Gordon Caird
January 19, 2025
As a former patient of Dr. Dooner, I had the privilege of experiencing his exceptional skill as a vascular surgeon firsthand. I was under his capable care several times, and he always demonstrated a unique and compassionate bedside manner, even with a stubborn patient like me. He will truly be missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Alec Walton
January 19, 2025
This is so tragic. Jim was a mentor and friend to me during my career. He was a preceptor during my internship and helped me when I started my practice. We played hockey and tennis together and he was always someone I could turn to for advice. My mom liked him so much that she baked him a pie, which was a big deal.
Jim will be missed. My sincere condolences. A great man.
Denise McLeod
January 18, 2025
Dear Sheree ,
I was heartbroken to hear about the sudden passing of Jim. Please know that my thoughts are with all of you diring this incredibly difficult time.
Although we may not be the closest of friends, I truly value the connection we have maintainedthough our sisterhood of nursing. The bond we share is meaningful to me.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do for you. Wishing you strenght and comfort in the days ahead
With heartfelt condolences,
Denise McLeod (nee Beaudry)
Jim Fisher
January 18, 2025
My condolences to you and your family
Lynn (Kennedy) Pasula
January 18, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to you, Sheree, and all your family.
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