Schoening Funeral Service Ltd. — Family Owned & Operated in Kamloops BC since 1888
September 9, 2010
James (Jim) Cyril Sehlin
On July 27, 2010 Jim Sehlin of Kamloops BC passed away at the age of 78.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 58 years Rose, his 3 daughters Sherrie (Ray) Grapentine, Debbie (Doug) McPhee, and Patti (Gord) Procknow; 6 grandchildren Erin, Murray, Amy, Tyler, Rory, and Jillian, 2 step-grandsons Stuart and Rylan, and 8 great grandchildren; brother Edward (Lesley) Sehlin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents Henry and Mabel Sehlin, brothers Donald, Thomas, and Ross; sisters Dorothy, Irene, Evelyn, Mildred, and Shirley.
Jim proudly served his country in Korea with the 2nd Battalion PPCLI. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #86 for 59 years. Jim worked for over 50 years in the natural gas industry working for Northwest Utilities, Inland Gas and B.C. Gas before retiring in 1997. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. He loved camping, fishing, playing cards as well as playing golf, curling, gardening and a good game of horseshoes. Jim loved his family very much and enjoyed all the visits he had with them. His stories and smiling face will be missed by all.
No funeral service by request.
Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 would be appreciated.
The Sehlin Family
I am very sad to hear of Jim’s passing.
Rose I look back on my time in 100 Mile as my most memorable with the gas company and Jim played a large part in that. He was a terrific mentor for my development for learning about BC Gas and teaching me what/how to do gas utility work.
Always a smile and a good story at the ready to keep all of the troops spirits up. He will be missed by all.
Cliff Wylie
The Sehlin Family
A great man has left us.
I had the pleasure of working on Jim’s crew at Inland/BC Gas for many years.The knowledge he passed on and memories he has left me with are immeasurable. We had alot of fun at the “safety” meetings out of town after work. Let it be known that no “30 year old” could ever out work the “old swede”!!!
All the best,Brian Bauer.
Rose and family,
Our deepest sympathy Rose, to you and your family. Hearing of Jim’s passing brought to mind special times that were spent with your family, the Jeannotte’s and other friends we made with BC Gas employees.
Our prayers and thoughts to all of you.
With Warmest Thoughts and Deepest Sympathy, Donna Ollenberger & family
Rose and family, I will miss Jim’s twinkling eyes and ready smile whenever I was by. He was genuine and kind. My condolences to all of you.
Rose and family, we were surprised to read of Jim’s passing. I have many fond memories working with Jim on the out of town crew with Inland Natural Gas. He had a great sense of humour but a serious side as well. I will always remember him saying how proud he was of being from “Wetaskwin, Alberta”. I am sure he was proud to be from Kamloops but I never heard him say it. I know he was very proud of you, Rose, and his family. He will also be missed down at the Kamloops Curling Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Ed and Dianne Barker
Auntie Rose, I’m so very sorry to hear about Uncle Jim’s passing. I had no idea he was ill or if this was sudden. I did leave you my condolence’s on here but see it does not appear, so I’m sending another to let you know my Prayers are with you and the family, he was a great man and I loved his sense of humor. He always could make you laugh and feel good about yourself. You will feel the loss more than anyone and I’m happy you have so many great friends and of course your family to help you through this sad time. Its never easy to lose a loved one, but I have comfort knowing my mom was waiting for him with open arms. He is now with the rest of his family who passed before him. We will all meet up again someday, until then, know that I’m thinking of you and my cousins also. Love, Barbara and family.
Rose & Family
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. What a wonderful, pleasant and kind person he was. Whenever I would run into Jim, he always had a lot to talk about, even though our meetings were few since you moved from the North Shore. There were many times that Jim would drop into our house, on “his way home”, and always had so many stories to tell. I know that my mom and dad both cherished you and Jim and missed the visits and hoped that they would see you more often. Jim is now at peace but his memory will live forever. Take care Rose.
Love Heather & Ross Forrester