James Mutch

MUTCH _ James Robert, P. Eng. 1930 - 2006 James Robert Mutch, P.Eng. passed away peacefully on October 16, 2006 after a six year battle with multiple myeloma. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife of fifty-two years, Shirley; his son Stuart; daughter Kathy; son-in-law Paul Long; and grandson Eric; his sister Ferne and brother-in-law Ed Albers of Parksville, B.C.; and many nephews and nieces. Jim was born in Calgary and grew up in Carseland. He attended the University of Alberta and obtained a Petroleum Engineering degree in 1953. It was while attending the U of A that he met Shirley. Jim joined Mobil Oil as a junior engineer, occupying positions of increasing responsibility. He retired from Petro-Canada in 1993. Jim was an avid and accomplished skier, hiker, canoeist, and cyclist and was a longtime member of the Foothills Nordic Club, the Seniors Alpine Ski Club and the YMCA. He was happiest outdoors and the Rockies in particular were a great joy to him. He was a voracious reader with a wide range of scientific and historical knowledge. Jim approached multiple myeloma with the same determination and tenacity that brought him success in so many areas of life. After a stem-cell transplant in 2000, he was able to resume cycling and skiing for several years. The length of his survival and his vigour were a marvel to both his family and to the medical profession. He could not have survived so long or so well without the care and attention of his family and friends. Jim's family would like to extend thanks for the excellent care provided by Dr. Kelly Young, Dr. Allan Jones, home care nurses Sue, June and Nishma and the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the Chinook Hospice. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at the Calgary Golf and Country Club (access from 8 Street and 50 Avenue S.W.) on Friday, October 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Youth Orchestra (Suite 400, 258 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1), or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2. Telephone 403-521-3433). Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199. Calgary Family Owned and Operated www.commemorativeservices.ca