IN MEMORIAM | Jim Papple Sr.

CLASSIC PHOTO FEATURING JIM & MY FAMILY ON MOTHER'S DAY

Jim Really Took the Cake...(93 of them)

JIM & GREAT GRANDSON THOMAS

I remember meeting Jim Papple Sr. many years ago when he, his wife Olga and their grown sons were becoming household names in my family. 

My sister Kim was marrying the Papple's son Don and our families were now intertwined. Holiday gatherings and birthdays meant we now needed plenty of room at the table and it was always extra-special to have enjoyed a celebration with Jim and Olga and the rest of the Papple's. 

That dynamic would change when Olga passed away. We didn't know it at the time, but it was going to be many more years before Jim would be reunited with her. 

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For the past 13 years, Jim had received dialysis in Hamilton at least twice a week.  When Jim celebrated his 90th birthday, the staff at the hospital had a cake and large card for him and the local media covered the story.  

Jim called Brantford home and up until a few years ago he was still driving to and from family gatherings at Kim and Don's place in St. Catharines.  

It was no big deal to Jim, he was just going to St Catharines and back, but I always envied that here was this man 90 years old, still driving [and we're not talking just to the corner store] and quite capable of doing so. You don't hear of people like this every day and it always kinda blew my mind to see Jim in action. 

My condolences to Don, my sister Kim and the entire Papple family. Jim Sr. was a shining example of enjoying every day to its fullest and adjusting to life's changes.  

That message will remain with me along with many other fond memories whenever I think of Jim.

~KEN LEAVOY  | JUN 19


Jim's Funeral Service
ADDED JUN 20, 2014

THERE WERE LOTS OF BOWLS OF WERTHER'S BUTTERSCOTCH CANDIES AT THE FUNERAL PARLOUR WHICH GUESTS WERE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE -
 I CAME HOME WITH TWO POCKET'S FULL OF THEM 9SEEN ABOVE IN BOWL)

Classic Clip...

This is an excerpt from a news feature on Jim's 90th Birthday, three years ago, and the surprise celebration the staff at the Hamilton hospital had for him.



Obituary

PHOTO COURTESY PAPPLE FAMILY AS FEATURED ON BECKETT-GLAVES FAMILY FUNERAL CENTRE WEBSITE

(Jim) James Ellwood Papple 

Feb. 3 | 1921 ~ Jun. 14 | 2014

PAPPLE, James Elwood "Jim" - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14th 2014 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beautiful wife Olga (Andrews), sister Norma Martin and niece Helen Giles.

Jim leaves behind his much loved sons; Don (Kim) Papple of St. Catharines and Ford (Michelle) Papple of Guelph. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren James Jr, (Phoebe) Nicholas, Erin, Lyndsay and Patrick Papple. Dearly missed by his great-grandson Thomas. Jim will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Born and raised in Brantford, Jim played trumpet for the T.C.B. of Bell Canada. Jim graduated from B.C.I. and received technical training in poultry science at the University of Guelph. He had a long and successful career as a chicken sexer and caponizer.

He was a proud farmer and he and Olga enjoyed many great times with their neighbours in the 500 club. Both he and Olga were avid curlers at the Brantford Golf and Country Club and the Brant Curling Club for many years.

Jim enjoyed relaxing days at the cottage with his Turkey Point friends and neighbours. He was a true gentleman till the end and always had a twinkle in his eyes.

“Dad we know you are in a better place now and that you are enjoying your bacon and egg breakfast there”.

The family would like to thank all the great nurses at the Brantford General Hospital who helped dad over the last 13 years.

[The funeral service was held Fri. Jun. 20 at Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre. Interment followed.]

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brantford General Hospital - Dialysis Unit. A tree will be planted in memory of Jim in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.

WATERMARKED VERSION OF A  
Painting by Olga Papple
(Jim's wife, whom he has now reunited with after all these years)

WATERMARKED VERSION OF A PAINTING BY OLGA PAPPLE

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One of Jim's favourite songs ...