James Harrower Olver

OLVER, James Harrower July 3, 1930 February 12, 2010 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted husband. Jim is survived by Donna, his best friend, and wife of 56 years. He also leaves behind his two daughters, Karen (Mark), Kelly (David), three grandchildren, Jason (Cheryl), Nicholas, Christopher and two great grandchildren, Logan and Aiden. Born in Lashburn, Saskatchewan, moved to Victoria in his teens, he became an electronics technician and worked at Dockyard for 36 years. As a young man he was active in the James Bay Athletic Association participating in both rowing and rugby. He played and refereed Football and belonged to the Victoria Curling Club and also enjoyed coaching his daughters softball teams in View Royal. He was in the Air Force and Army Reserves and retired as a Lt. Colonel in the Signal Corps. He was a member of the Canadian Legion for 33 years and a long standing member of the Masons United Service Lodge #24, and held memberships in many other concordant York Rite Bodies. Jim loved to spend time on his boat (Sea Leave II)) and always enjoyed his adventures in Desolation Sound with his boating friends. The family is grateful for the kindness of Doctors, Swiggum and Hartrick and the Community Support Staff for their kindness and care. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00pm at First Memorial Funeral Services 4725 Falaise Dr., Victoria, BC. 578897