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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jim Piper at the age of 65 on Saturday, June 27, 2015, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Jim was a very active person, not only in his home but also in his community. He was an ironworker for 25 years and he owned the store in Sunset Estates from 1999 to 2007, the other years he filled with woodworking in his garage, coffee chats with friends and helping neighbours. Jim was involved in Sunset Estates Community Association and Volunteer Fire Department. Jim was born in Winnipeg, MB and with his father in the air force his family moved to Calgary in 1955 where he lived until 1976. He then moved to Saskatoon where he met and married Gerri and they had 38 memorable years of marriage. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gerri (neé Tisnic); children Tammy Piper, Cherie (Mark) Williams, Jaimie Piper and Kiel (Desiree) Piper; grandchildren Darren and Matthew Williams, and Chayce Piper; stepmother, Shirley Piper; mother-in-law, Lillian Tisnic; siblings Cathy Meston, Tom (Brenda) Piper, Steven (Sharon) Piper and Doug (Debbie) Prodahl; in-laws Gloria (Don) George, Gary Tisnic (Barb Luman) and Kelvin (Linda) Tisnic, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jim was predeceased by his father, Arthur Piper; mother Jean (neé Fulton) Piper; father-in-law Anton Tisnic; brother-in-law Grant Meston and nephew Travis Tisnic. A special thank you to Cindy and many others from Saskatoon Health Region Home Care for all your help and support. Thank you to the nursing staff at RUH-ICU for their compassion and support for our family as well as to Dr. G. B Pylypchuk for all of your help through the years. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home (east on 8th St., first right past Briargate Rd). Donations can be made to the Cameco Community Renal Health Centre (1623-20th St. W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z7), Royal University Hospital Coronary Care Unit (103 Hospital Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8) or to the Sunset Estates Volunteer Fire Department (Box 104 RR6, 104 Sycamore Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J9). Family and friends may send online condolences from www.hillcrestmemorial.ca Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Charmaine Menard.
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Dayna Tisnic
November 28, 2015
Shocked to hear this.. So sorry for your loss i truly loved Jim .. We had many great talks and laughs between us .. U must miss him dearly ...my best wishes to you and the kids ...sincerely my condolences .. Big hugs ... Dayna
Josh & Crystal Inwood
July 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gerri. Jim was a wonderful man with a big smile. Hugs to you and your family!
Michael Christian
July 12, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Michael Christian Co-Worker
July 12, 2015
Kiel,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Piper. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
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Jacquie Christoffel (Toovey)
July 9, 2015
Gerri, Jamie and Kiel - I am sorry to hear about your loss. I never met Jim but looking at his picture I can see the gentle spirit of happiness and kindness I got to know when I taught Jamie and Kiel.
Glenda Sorotski
July 6, 2015
Dear Geraldine, Jaimie and Kiel;
Words can not express all the heart longs to say. Your loss is heartbreaking. May it comfort you to know that all who care for you are surrounding you with love; and in time, may you find comfort in each new day. With heartfelt sympathy.
Jean Regel
July 5, 2015
Gerri--So sorry to learn of Jim's passing--my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Chris Kerr
July 4, 2015
Kiel and Family
We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. We are all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Money Mart Team.
July 4, 2015
To Tammy and Cherie, so sorry for the loss of your father
Adele Wagner
July 4, 2015
Gerry, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev Bullin
July 4, 2015
Gerri, Jaimie, and Kiel. My heart and prayers are with you. Treasure those memories close too your heart, and Jim will always be there. He will be sadly missed.
July 3, 2015
Condolences to you Gerri - Men eh! Stubborn old cootes - but boy do we love them. Not too smart sometimes - that day he thought I would back him up, and not you, We put him in His place - Victory! That elevated me for the rest of the day! (still makes me smile). I got home and told my husband the gist of the conversation and he told me to thank my client as he Took one for the team. I told Jim the next visit and he laughed. He said " anything to make it easier for your Husband at home". Always a good visit. My condolences to his son Kiel - he was looking forward to helping you set up your workshop, and to Jamie - he wanted to continue to teach you woodworking, he said you like to get right in there. And a special thought to another love of his life, his granddaughter. Before and after each time you visited , thats all your grandpa would talk about. He sure loved you. Condolences to Jennifer, And to the boys on coffee row. He will be missed by many. Cindy - the homecare Nurse
Sandie Wilson
July 2, 2015
Gerrr, Jaimie and Kiel: So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was always a friendly person who was proud of his family and worked so hard for his community. May the many memories you made together help you through this sad time. Many people have your family in their thoughts today. Hugs to you.
July 2, 2015
To Gerri and Family, We are thinking of you at this time. Our deepest sympathies. Ian and Shelley Waldner and family, Kelowna.
Pat Oman
July 2, 2015
Gerri, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
July 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss Geraldine.
Our Sympathy and prayers are with you and your family
Leona Matisho
July 2, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to Jim's family during this difficult time. We enjoyed many cups of coffee with him. He supported his community & was very helpful to others. May he rest in peace & may his family take comfort in their memories.
Regards
Don & Dianne Thompson
Bev & Kevin Clarke
July 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Allah this time.
Terri Boechler
July 2, 2015
Gerri and Family; I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Phyllis Swift
July 1, 2015
Sorry for you loss. Jim will be missed dearly. from all my family to yours. Lots of good time were had with Jim and his Family. Love and prayers to you all.
July 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss Gerri. You are in my thoughts.
Dolly
Keith and Gayle Haughn
June 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss. As your sorrow gets easier to except memories are what you will have to hold onto forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eldon & Theresa Owen
June 30, 2015
Geraldine, family, and friends, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
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