James "Jim" E. Owen
Born in Ocean Falls, B.C., November 9, 1949.
Past away peacefully, January 22, 2013.
Predeceeded by parents, Jack and Beatha and younger sister, “Sam” Mary-Jane. Survived by brothers Dave (Marilyn) of Campbell River and Terry of Gibsons, B.C., sister, Gwen of Chemainus as well as nieces; Debbie (Tim), Deanna (Rod), “Bobbie” (Darren) and nephew Kelly.
During his 63 years in Ocean Falls, he was always available to provide transportation and hospitality to those who returned for a second look since their exodus in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Jim was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors until his health deteriorated.
When a true “Rain Person” dies, the skies open up and the rains come down. - This happened in Ocean Falls the evening he died.
There will be a celebration of his life in the near future. Instead of flowers, donations could be made to the Diabetes Association or a charity or choice.