JAMES EDWIN JOSEPH BARR

Jim Barr of Burriss, Ontario passed away
suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
Jim was born on January 23, 1932 in Devlin, Ontario.
He lived almost his entire life in Burriss Township.
Jim was united in marriage to Greta Berg on June 7, 1958. Jim was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He worked for the local pulp and paper mill for 39 years until his retirement in
1991. Jim was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed curling, baseball and hockey. He lived his life believing that if something needed doing, he could do it himself. He was a jack-of-all-trades;
never afraid to tackle any project from overhauling a tractor engine to building his own house. He was happiest working around home, whether it was cutting wood or getting the hay baled and stacked. As his hobby farming began to subside, he committed his efforts to completing tasks at his church. His work ethic, fi erce independence, integrity and
compassion were second to none.
Jim was a long time member of the Canadian Foresters and an active member of the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 29 and Guthrie United Church in Devlin.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Florence Barr; brother Ron; sisters-in-law Leona and
Violet Barr; son-in-law Russ King.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Greta, of Burriss; sons, Tony (Stuart) and Terry of
Winnipeg; daughters Leslie Barr-Kellar (Ron) and Diana King of Fort Frances; grandsons Ben King,
Nick and Jared Kellar. He is also survived by his sister Alice Holborn (Bill) of Atitkokan and brothers Bob (Jean) and Len of British Columbia.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 11 am at the Guthrie United Church in Devlin with Reverend Frances Flook offi ciating; a luncheon will
follow at the Devlin Community Hall. A private interment service will be held at the Burriss Cemetery at a later date.
In memoriam, donations may be made to the Guthrie United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com.