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Jimmy MABLEY Obituary
May 20, 1925 - November 7, 2013
With sadness we bid farewell to our dear father, Jim Mabley, who passed to his rest in Jesus on November 7, 2013 at 88 years of age. Jim was born and raised on the family farm near Calgary. Farming became his lifelong passion and occupation. In his teens, Jim met the love of his life, Viola Kaiser. Married in their early twenties, they were blessed with seven children and 62 years of marriage. We look forward to reuniting with him in God's Kingdom. Jim is survived by brothers Horace, Lonnie, and Gerald; his children Linda (Wayne) Niblow, Tom (Jane) Mabley, Bev (Wayne) Bond, Rodger Mabley, Janice (Richard) Sell and Greg Mabley; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great- grandchildren; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Viola; sister's June, Erma, and Sandra; son Barry Mabley; daughter-in-law Jackie Mabley; grandson John Sudds; great-grandson Brayden Graham. Funeral Service will be held at Calgary Central Seventh-day Adventist Church (1920 - 13 Avenue N.W.) on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) (www.adra.ca). Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.
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Love, Lonnie & Jeanie
Lonnie & Jeanie Mabley
November 15, 2013
I too have many memories of brother Jim, although we were about 25 years apart, I always enjoyed being with him. Because of the distance between Calgary and where we lived in California and Tennessee, we have not seen much of each other. I have thought of calling many times, and certainly wish that I had done so more. Since we have the same father, I have viewed kids in the first family as a close link with my Dad who has been gone now since 1986. The loss is certainly felt, and it makes us realize we too are getting old. The hope that we have though is that Jesus is coming soon and all this sickness and trouble will be over. I will speak in Sandy and Jerry's behalf too. Right now Sandy is essentially in a comma, as the brain tumor is taking its effect on her. She too, may only be with us but a short time now. We want all of our family to be there in the earth made new, may we live each day with that as our goal.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Kim Koskinen
November 13, 2013
May he rest in the arms of Jesus,sorry for your loss,Jimmy was a wonderful neighbour.Our thouhts are with you
Suzanne Spanier
November 13, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. We remember our Great Uncle Jim as a strong and quite man with a gentle demeanour. I can recall my dad, Walter, enjoying many conversation-filled holidays with Viola and Jim. Time to honour a life well-lived.
Aunt Doreen
November 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. So many happy memories of all our times together as families when all you kids were little. He was a good man. May he rest in peace.
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Sherry Sulzle
November 12, 2013
My memories of Jim from my childhood are of a quiet, kind and gentle man. We spent many Sabbath afternoons with the Mabley clan. They are a big part of my childhood. Though he is gone, he will live on in our memories. I am thinking of his family today.
Lynne Kaiser
November 12, 2013
Sleep well uncle Jimmy. I have many splendid memories of you and yours. Thanks for always having a welcoming and loving spirit.
Kathy Forsey
November 12, 2013
Dear Cousins,
So very sorry to hear about your dad, I remember him as a very kind and soft spoken man. He will be missed.
You are all in my thought's and prayer's. I hope to see you on Friday.
Love, Kathy Forsey (Sulzle)
Ralph and Liz Spanier
November 12, 2013
It is with extreme sadness that I write this message. Your Dad and I go back to about the year 1945 or '46. As an 8 or 9 year old I was absolutely amazed and idolized my favourite aunt's handsome and virile boyfriend and was very happy that they decided on marriage. I was pleased to have Jim Mabley in our family. I recall with much fondness the wonderful times I enjoyed visiting Auntie Viola and Uncle Jim at their farm in Delacour and latterly in Dalroy. Those happy days are deeply imbedded in my memory and will be for the rest of my life. His incredible work ethic, devotion to his Family and his dedication to God were other of his fine attributes. I am certain you will miss your Dad but, let me tell you, so will I.
Please accept deepest condolences from both Liz and I at this time.
November 12, 2013
Dear cousins, my thoughts are with you during this sad time. Much love, Candy
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