JAMES GRIEVE Obituary

After a long health struggle, Jim went to spirit on August 6, 2023. Jim was a very much larger than life person. He was a gifted guitarist, artist, and a brilliant home designer and proprietor of James Grieve design. Some of his home designs are among the most beautiful in the CRD. Anyone who knew Jim knows his brilliant eccentricities and he was liked and admired by many. He leaves behind his children Devon Grieve (Jonah) and Ceilidh Clausen (Rolf) his wee grandson Finn, cousins Rosamund Blaikie, Mike Grieve, Sharron Emerson, lifelong friend and special angel Helga Tucker, brother-in-law Russ Godfrey (Irene) and loving nephews Nick (Sarah) and Ben (Amy) and many friends. Jim loved dogs. All dogs. There is no service but those who loved and cared about Jim are encouraged to donate to the Victoria Humane Society.

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Published by The Times Colonist from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2023.

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Keith Howell

July 20, 2025

Just found out TODAY that he died. We´ve been trying to call him for a LONG time.
If Devon or Ceileidh could call or contact me, I would be so grateful. The last time we spoke, I think he was in the hospital.
Thanks.

Trudy L Scott

November 15, 2024

I just fell in love with a stunning house he designed. I will buy it. So sad to learn he has passed. I was hoping to discuss the home with him. RIP talented man.

Colin & Janet Weavers

November 20, 2023

So sad a loss but fortunately his work will live on for many years. Jim you designed a beautiful home for us and we shall be eternally grateful.

Helga Tucker

November 16, 2023

Sleep in peace, my dear sweet friend.

Susan Coleman and Richard Moreau

November 14, 2023

We had the good fortune to work with Jim for over three decades and did many fabulous and unique projects together. I regard him as my primary mentor and consider him a huge factor in my success as a designer. We live in a home that he helped us design... he lovingly referred to it as "the jewel box" and, everywhere we look, his talent is evident.

Jim was also a wordsmith and his command of the English language was amazing. There weren´t many topics to stump him... he possessed a vast knowledge about many things.

Now that he is in Heaven, I suspect it will soon be undergoing a major renovation. He was definitely an original. He will be missed, both personally and within the design community. Anyone reading this who lives in one of his creations will understand the enormity of his skill set and the void he left behind from his passing.

Our heartfelt condolences to those he left behind who cared about him as much as we did.

Jerry Woytack

November 14, 2023

Jim designed two of our homes and his kind, caring approach always with a sense of humor made things easy.
Jim was a brilliant designer, whose arches, traditional trim and artistic talent transformed the mundane into timeless, beautiful living spaces.
We think of him often as we enjoy living in one of his creations with many fond memories of Jim as a person.
Rest in peace Jim.
Jerry & Judi Woytack

Derek SGO Designer Glass

November 14, 2023

Sad to read this. Jim had an extraordinary talent for design. I had the privilege to work with him on many glass projects over the years. I will miss his humor and his amazing artistic gift. RIP Jim

Mike and Diana Griffin

November 13, 2023

Jim designed many of the homes that I Built, including our own house. His talent was above none other including attention to details. He will be missed. We hope that the memories you have will help you through this difficult time. Our condolences, Mike and Diana Griffin

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