James A. Curtis

May 05, 1959 - May 15, 2015

James A. Curtis obituary, May 05, 1959-May 15, 2015, Duncan, BC

James A. Curtis

May 05, 1959 - May 15, 2015

BORN

May 05, 1959

DIED

May 15, 2015

James Curtis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 27 to May 29, 2015.
It is with deep sorrow we announce that, after a courageous battle with cancer, "Jamie" passed away peacefully at home. Son of Charleton and Joy Curtis and the proud and loving father of Alexis Joy Turner, Jamie is also survived by his brothers Robin, Christopher, Ross and Kerry. His early years were spent with his family and friends in Shawnigan Lake. Eventually, Jamie's skills in construction, safety and food services, combined with his passion for the outdoors and wild harvesting took him to many remote locations in the Canadian Arctic, northern B.C. and the Yukon, providing great adventures and kinship with those in his company. A "free spirit", Jamie lived life much as he found it. His laughter, his generosity and his love of food and gatherings will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

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June 10, 2015

Wow! I am in shock to hear this very sad news about Jamie! Jamie you were one of a kind and there is not one of us out there that can say you didn't teach us something about life, whether it was big or small. You always said to me live one day at a time and to the fullest. I hadn't see Jamie in a lot of years but I was a Shanigan Lake bum and we did do a lot of parting together and ate his amazing meals. Jamie I will miss you, RIP! Until we meet again! Thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss! Hugs to you all!
Carol Dobbie ( Mather)

Jim Sharpe

June 3, 2015

You will be missed my friend, few people take on life and live it on their own terms. You approach life with a smile I will always remember that, rest in peace my friend
Jim Sharpe

June 3, 2015

Ah Jamie so sorry to see you go, you were always one of my favorites in the crazy mushroom world, always sold me your mushrooms, always some crazy story, i will miss you my friend,big hugs to you Alix

james

June 2, 2015

Even though I had not seen Jamie in many years I can very vividly see and hear him. You were a significant friend in many of our lives and I thank you for the great memories. Your spirit lives forever !!!

John Bradbury

June 2, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Jamie's passing. He was a dear friend from my youth. I remember one camping cooking attempt at Polynesian chicken which unfortunately exploded and then, after some judicious cleaning, became a delicious stew.

Dan Bowers

June 2, 2015

RIP Jamie, condolences to family. You will be missed by many.

Ronda & Lomer Tremblay

June 1, 2015

Condolences to the family. James you were known by all and all of us will miss you. May you Rest in Peace.

Alex

June 1, 2015

Thank you all for your kind words. It is uplifting to remember the highlights of my dad's life.
Celebrate his life the way he lived it and join family and friends for a casual gathering. Come by anytime after noon Saturday June 13th @ 1171 Maple Bay Rd.

Alex

Richard Sam

May 31, 2015

God speed James I am a better person for having known you
thanks for the food the conversation and the warm tent.

Julie Thompsett

May 31, 2015

So sorry for your loss Alex.You were blessed to have Jaimie for your dad even though time was far to short.Rest in peace Jamie.I'm sure the angels are showing you all the best patches.Will miss you and think of you daily.Till we meet again

glen anderson

May 31, 2015

There's a lot of friends who are going to miss Jamie. 30+ years he's been in the patch.known as the camp cook.Great bacon+ eggers and turkey dinners.Thanks.We've shared many adventures and good times.Your spirit will be with us forever.

char thom

May 29, 2015

Thanks for sharing your time and laughter with me. You sure knew how to throw a great party and bring people together. I know Buddy was waiting for you when you got there. Good Bye my friend

May 28, 2015

remembered fondly from Nunavut, Peter and Lena Tapatai.

linda cozens

May 28, 2015

Many many great memories of Jamie. We had a lot of laughs,a lot of good times.Until we meet again....

Lianna Benny

May 28, 2015

Thanks for the memories Jamie. Growing up wouldn't have been the same without you. Always happy, always smiling, always kind.God Speed old friend.

Christine Jorgensen- Douglas

May 28, 2015

It is with great sorrow that I hear of Jamie's passing. When my family moved to Shawnigan Lake, he was one of the first persons I met. Always made you feel welcome. We spent many, many hours together, had a lot of laughs, he had a great spirit. Will be missed,RIP Jamie. xxoo.

John Gibson

May 28, 2015

Sorry to hear of Jamie's passing, we went back a very long time ago in Shawnigan. He was truly a free spirit and a great guy.

Susan Dougan

May 27, 2015

So sorry to hear of Jamie's passing. I know him from school, he was a gentle spirit who was always a pleasure to talk with.

Patti Talbot

May 27, 2015

Reminiscing about the good old days as your Renfrew Road neighbour, Jamie. Wishing you continued grand adventures in your next lifetime!

.Steve Nisbet

May 27, 2015

Many great memories of this wonderful guy. Helped a lot of people make the jump to adulthood. RIP Buddy

Karen Williams

May 27, 2015

I am in shock! I have been away for many years but have such fond memories of Jamie and his family. I did not know that he had been sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michelle Lancaster

May 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss Alexis.

Sylvia St.Amand

May 27, 2015

Very sad to read of Jamie's passing, my deepest condolences to his family

lisa bell

May 27, 2015

so sorry to hear this we hung around in my early teens at shawnigan.

Laurelle St Amand

May 27, 2015

Very sad to learn Jamie, as he was called when we were young, had passed away. I remember fun times at Shawnigan Lake where we both grew up and hanging out with Jamie and Rodger Carr. Rest in Peace until we meet again.

May 27, 2015

Jamie knew you along time drinking mead at your dads and our days in the swan I remember you coming to my parents house with munchies and to see my sister lisa may you rest in peace and you are always with all us in our memories regards your friend rick christensen

Bob McKernan

May 27, 2015

It's a sad thing to discover that a great guy and friend has passed !!! R.I.P. Jamie !!!!

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