James Laing

James Laing

James Laing Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 25, 2009.
LAING, James Ian Jim was born at Killam, Alberta on September 2, 1947 and passed away in the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton on January 20, 2009 at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his father, Ian; three sisters, Sheryl Fossen (Glen Johannesson) of Galahad, Sharon (Gary) Cote of Forestburg, Heather Shigematsu (Lloyd Relph) of Ponoka and numerous nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his mother, Amy on February 3, 2006. A family funeral was held on Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. Fee & Sons Funeral Service of Killam, Alberta in care of arrangements. Phone 780-385-3642

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