DESJARLAIS, James Lloyd. Born November 4th, 1956 in Lac La Biche, Alberta. Son of Emile Desjarlais and Helen Conacher.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Lloyd Desjarlais at the tender age of 56, but we have great joy knowing that he is rejoicing in Heaven. The Lord took Jim peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, June the 15th at 2:15 pm as he lay surrounded by his family at Abbotsford hospital. James is remembered by his beloved wife Darlene and his four children Michelle (Michael), Jarrett, Davis (Morgan) and Matthew (Catalina). He will be missed deeply by his precious grandbabies, Melodie, Lily, Maycee, Myelle, Adele and Oliver. He is predeceased by his brothers Gerald Desjarlais and David Liddle and survived by his 3 sisters Christine Barrell (Chris), Rose Desjarlais, and Shirley Ferguson, his 3 brothers Frank Desjarlais (Dawn), George Liddle, and Donald Liddle as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. We will all miss him greatly.
We will remember James for his contagious smile, his willingness to help anyone, anywhere and at anytime. His ability to love unconditionally made him an exceptional husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He loved to hunt, fish, and camp and tried to get away to do these favourite things with his family as often as possible, but if time did not allow, James would be indulging in his passions of cooking and entertaining guests in his home.
He started his family business, Riverside Heating & Plumbing in 2007, which serviced much of the Lower Mainland, his main purpose was to leave this legacy, knowing his family would carry on running it successfully throughout our beautiful city. His success came from his professional work ethic and his passion to help people. He was very proud to be working along side his wife and four children.
The Celebration of James鈥� Life was held on Monday June 24th at 1pm at North 91原创 Community Church on 96th Avenue in Walnut Grove. In lieu of flowers, a donation made in Jim's name would be greatly appreciated to:
www.twoworldscancer.ca
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