Jim BENNER Obituary
January 23, 1933 - Calgary, AB
November 4, 2013 - Calgary, AB
Jim passed away peacefully at Chinook Hospice, with his wife Beryl at his side. Jim was a native Calgarian and most of his career was in the oil and gas industry as a surface land man. Jim is survived by his loving wife Beryl, brother Ken (Nancy), brother-in-law Tom Minton and will be sadly missed by his seven children, eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Marilyn Minton. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the A.L.S. Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Suite 250, 4723 – 1 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2G 4Y8 (www.alsab.ca). In living memory of Jim Benner, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
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27 Entries
Diane
February 6, 2014
Beryl, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I worked in the Land department at Phillips with Jim and remember fondly his great sense of humour and remember how he was always willing to help others and offer his fatherly advice. Sincerely,
Simon Arthur
December 3, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will remember him as such a positive and friendly man. You both showed such strength and devotion through all the tough challenges. I always enjoyed our visits and feel privileged to have known you both.
My deepest condolences.
Ed & Barb Jans
November 26, 2013
Dear Beryl, Our thoughts are with you and our love too. We are just a phone call away. We had a wonderful friendship with Jim and treasure all the things that we enjoyed with you and Jim over the many years. We will treasure these memories in our hearts forever,
AJ "Jim" Benner
November 16, 2013
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November 16, 2013
Eleanor Read
November 12, 2013
Beryl, I'm so sorry for your loss, Jim always had a great outlook on life, and was the first one to make us all laugh, even if it was at ourselves. I think you brought out the best in him. He was a great co-worker, never a dull moment around the office.
Sharon Layton
November 12, 2013
Dear Beryl:I am really sorry to hear of Jim's passing.I have a lot of fond memories working with Jim at Phillips Petroleum. He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Layton
Jennifer Jenny
November 11, 2013
Al, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these times.
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller
From your neighbors, The Jenns
Tracy Anderson
November 11, 2013
Beryl, my thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. I used to work with Jim at Phillips Petroleum and remember him always being up for a good laugh. He was such a kind and generous man, he helped me when we bought our first house. We didn't have a lot of money and needed a property survey done and he called in a favour for me to get it done at a reasonable price. Although that was over 20 years ago, I have never forgotten that wonderful gesture.
Brien Walker
November 11, 2013
Dear Berly: I'm very sorry to hear of Jim's passng. I have such fond memories of working with Jim & visits with you Both. My thoughts & prayers are with You.
Sincerely, Brien
November 11, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Beryl and all his loved ones. Jim was a fun guy who all the Phillips Petroleum gang enjoyed working with. He will be missed by all.
Esther Davidchuk
Sheia Rivers
November 9, 2013
Beryl,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
"Benner" was a special part of the Currie family for many years and loved by us all.
He had a great sense of humour, a sharp wit and an amazing outlook on life.
Losing a loved one is never easy, but at least we have many fond memories to help us through our sorrow.
Take care.
Sheila
Colleen Powell
November 9, 2013
Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Colleen
November 9, 2013
Hi Beryl, it's been a while, but seems like only yesterday that Gary and I invaded your home to do a small reno job. We had some good laughs and shared some quality time with you and Jim. We will miss him.
Love, Joe and Martha Dean
Nancy Bailes
November 8, 2013
Jim will be missed at the reunion gatherings of former Phillips Petroleum employees. He would always have an interesting story or two to share. Beryl, please accept my condolences.
Mark Johnston
November 8, 2013
Hey Beryl We haven't chatted in a while but my hearts and prayers go out to you in your loss. Sorry to hear the news about AJ
November 8, 2013
Beryl
Please accept our sincere condolences, Jim was a lovely man. We missed you both at this years Bronks barbecue.
Faylene and Alan Valdes
Sharon Pearson
November 8, 2013
I will miss you Jim, thank you for being a part of my life. May you rest in peace.
Beryl, I am here for you any time you need me, no matter what.
With heartfelt love, Sharon
Terry O'Brien
November 7, 2013
I'm very sorry to here of Jims passng.I have very fond memories of uncle Jim while I was growing up.A very kind soul.
November 7, 2013
Dear Beryl, just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Your neighbour, Sue
Bonnie & Wayne & Family Munro
November 7, 2013
Thank you Beryl for opening your heart and your home to our family over the past 20 plus years. Watching your tender and loving care for Jim was a true testimony of your devotion. No man could have asked for more. You were each other's champions.
November 7, 2013
Dear Beryl,
My deepest sympathy to you on Jims' passing. The two of you were such a wonderful couple. I've known Jim since grade four.He had many great qualities. He will be missed.
Michael Komlodi. Toronto ON.
Peter & Carolyn Richards
November 7, 2013
Beryl, so sad to hear about Jim, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim was such a great guy who enjoyed life, family, friends and of course his career as a landman. We were also blessed to have been witness to the magic you and he shared as husband and wife. Love Carolyn & Peter Richards
Valerie Vogt
November 7, 2013
Beryl, I was saddened to read of Jim's passing. I will always remember him as a kind and honest man. My thoughts are with you.
Cathey & Marty Van Stockum
November 7, 2013
Beryl ... We're so sorry to read of Jim's passing. He was such a presence; we'll remember the laughter, his wonderful stories and the good times with great fondness. Our love and sympathy to you, dear friend. Cathey & Marty
Shirley and Ron Rattray
November 7, 2013
Beryl,
So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We had many great times together. Our thoughs and prayers are with you and Jim's family.
Carolyn Richards
November 7, 2013
Beryl, our deepest sympathies to you and your family on losing Jim. He was such a wonderful person who enjoyed life, family, friendships and of course, his career as a surface landman. We are blessed to have know him and been witness to the magic you and he shared as husband and wife. Love Carolyn & Peter Richards
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