It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James (Jim) Sheloff, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Jim was born in Brandon, Manitoba on June 7, 1940, the youngest of four boys, later followed by one sister, Anne.
Jim started work at an early age, working odd jobs to ensure he had enough pocket money to attend the Saturday matinee, his favorite western movies. He later moved on to Alberta, and there joined the Canadian Forces, specifically the Second Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. In 1963, he met and married his wife of 57 years, Gloria (Wilson) and in January1964, they were rotated overseas to Germany, where he spent three years as part of the peacekeeping forces. He left the forces in 1967, and they moved to the Rainy River District, and eventually built a home in Carpenter Township, where they resided for 47 years. He became a building contractor, and built and renovated many homes in the district before he semi-retired in 1999, due to health issues, going on to later work at Cloverleaf Grocery for 8 years. He was never a guy to sit still for long, and a rousing dance tune always got him going, being active members of the local square dance clubs for 30 years. Another passion was classic cars, and he had a few, before finally settling on his ‘59 Ford, and road trips were often enjoyed on the weekends. Jim was a volunteer fire fighter for many years, and served on the Fair Board, He was a past member of the Royal Canadian
Legion, Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star, and Borderland Shrine Club.
Jim leaves behind his wife, Gloria, sons Curtis (Harriet), Colin (Diane), granddaughter Amber (Josh Miller) and two dear great-grandsons, Seger and Rush, who always brought a smile to his face. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Fred and Mary Shiloff; brothers Peter, Bill and Mike; sister Anne; his mother and father-in-law Dorothy and Roy Wilson; sister-in-law Kay Wilson; and brother-in-law David Wilson.
As per Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private service will be held at a later date.
If desired, donations in Jim’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society/Kenora/Rainy River District c/o of Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Box 89, Emo, ON P0W 1E0.
