Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Didsbury entrusted with arrangements. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Jim’s honor to Rivers Edge Camp, Box 39, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0. at the Zion Evangelical Missionary Church in Didsbury, AB. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Septemat 2:00 p.m.
Jim is predeceased by his parents Bob and Annie Maconochie, his first wife Jean Maconochie, infant son Robert Maconochie and brother Ewart Maconochie. Jim is also survived by his sister-in-law Doris Maconochie of Rocky Mountain House, AB, his brother-in-law George Burgess of Chiliwack, BC, sister-in-law, Hazel Burgess of Medicine Hat, AB, and Marion Archer of Didsbury, AB. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, of 24 years, daughter Beverley (Don) Montgomery of Blackfalds, AB, sons James (Valerie) Maconochie of Medicine Hat, AB, and Berwyn (Kathy) Maconochie of Rimbey, AB, grandchildren Kathy (Mike) Chu of Calgary, AB, Carlene (Mike) Wagner of Lacombe, AB, Logan and Emma Leigh Maconochie of Medicine Hat, AB, Scott, Randy and Katy Maconochie of Rimbey, AB, and great grandchildren Derek, Carter and Zane Wagner of Lacombe, AB. They enjoyed their years together travelling and visiting family and friends. In August, 1993, Jim married Ruth Eby of Didsbury.
In May 1992, Jean passed away from a battle with cancer.
Jim and Jean retired in 1985 and moved to Calgary. Jim was very instrumental in the construction and development of James River Bible Camp, serving in different capacities over the years. Being active in the community, Jim served on numerous boards and as a school trustee for several years. Jim loved to visit and daily you would find him out in the community or local hospital, visiting or lending a hand where needed. Jim and Jean were very dedicated to the Churches and the communities that they ministered in. The following years, they spent their lives serving in numerous Churches throughout Alberta. On July 22, 1953, Jim married Jean Burgess, a fellow classmate at Mountain View Bible College. He attended Mountain View Bible College from 1944-1948. In 1944 Jim felt the Lord calling to him to full-time Christian service. His mother died when he was 12 years old and his father was killed in a farming accident when Jim was 18, so Jim and his younger brother had to take on the responsibility of running the farm. Their family house was destroyed by fire when he was a child. Jim was born in 1920 to Bob and Annie Maconochie on the homestead in Beaver Flats, east of Rocky Mountain House. Because we are a ministry of the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church (UMC), participation of people of all backgrounds, ability levels, heritages, and faiths is encouraged.Reverend Jim Maconochie went to be with his Lord and Saviour on at the age of 97. Our mission is one of healing and acceptance towards all God’s people. Campers participate in a variety of activities including Bible class, music, science, arts and crafts, games, dancing and special activities. The staff and volunteers of Camp Rainbow are dedicated to providing a wonderful and enriching summer program for each camper, along with a week of respite for families and care givers. Rock River Bible Camp is a Christian Camp and Retreat Center created by the Evangelical Congregational Church to pour the love of Christ into the kids and. CRC is currently held at Richard Bland College in Petersburg, VA and is resourced by the Serving Ministries Office. Site status is currently: No Violation, following 0 inspections. CRC grew to two weeks while at the Blackstone Conference and Retreat Center. That first year, there were 25 campers and a small staff of 15 volunteers. CRC started in 1985 at Westview on the James, a camp of the Charlottesville, Rappahannock River, and Richmond Districts of the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Camp Rainbow Connection is a week-long respite camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
0 kommentar(er)
