| Foy - It is with profound sadness, the family of James “Jim” Mitchell Foy, announces his passing on Friday, May 9, 2008, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Kathleen “Kay” Foy. He also leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Sharlene (Greg) Lesko and son Charles Foy; three grandchildren, Nicole Lesko, Lance Lesko (Elizabeth Yeast) and Landon Lesko. He is survived by one brother Bruce (Margaret) Foy; one sister Ruth (Earl) Schmor; his sister-in-law Pat (Earl) Clark of Lacombe and Joan Riley of Coronation. He was predeceased by his parents Georgina and Charles Foy; and one daughter-in-law Suszanne Foy. Jim was born on May 23, 1929 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He was raised on the family farm at Meyronne, Saskatchewan. His schooling was in Meyronne - where he drove by horse five miles to get to school. Jim learned at an early age to work hard and be responsible. Jim joined the Bank of Toronto on November 1, 1948 in Meyronne, Saskatchewan. While employed with the bank, he had the opportunity to be located in many different areas early in his career. In 1954 while in Coronation, he met his future wife Kay and they were married September 5, 1956. During his 41 year banking career, he had many achievements, two of which included opening two new branches, Peace River and Brooks. In Peace River he joined the Rotary Club and continued his membership with perfect attendance for 20 years with membership in the Medicine Hat Rotary Club. He was Past President and was very honoured to receive the “Paul Harris Fellow” on his 70th birthday. During their years together Jim and Kay enjoyed many happy times at their family cabin, extensive travel throughout the world and RV trips to the U.S. during the winters. As an avid Tiger fan, they were season ticket holders for over 20 years. He adored his grandchildren and was very much a part of their lives, attending all the functions over the years. Jim was an amazing husband, father and grandfather and would do anything for his family. The family wish to express their gratitude to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic and the staff of the Medicine Hat Palliative Care. The funeral service was held in Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church (476 4th Street SE) on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. with Gloria Angle and Rev. Leroy Angle officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic, 666 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6. or to the Palliative Care Program c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to the Fifth Avenue United Church 476 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 0K6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jim Foy or you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematoriam 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information. |