James "Jim" Milne

James "Jim" Milne passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 14th, 2024.

Jim was born on March 10th, 1934 on his parent's farm and attended school in Beulah, MB.

Jim married Anne Sawyer on October 28th, 1961 and they took over the Milne family farm.

They had three children Bev, Janice, and Brad that they raised on the farm.

Jim was councillor for the RM of Miniota in Ward 2 from 1968 to 1998; a representative for the RM of Miniota on the Hamiota District Health Centre Board from 1978 to 1990; a member of the Miniota Fire Department from 1986 to 2002 as well as many other committees in the local area. August long weekend of 2003 Jim and Anne retired to Birtle when son Brad and his wife Candice took over the family farm. Jim still enjoyed many years helping out on the farm until he was 85 years of age. Anne passed away on September 21st, 2019. In March of 2024 due to his health Jim moved to Brandon and resided at Victoria Landing Retirement Residence so he could have better access to health care and assisted living needs.

Jim  was a special, kind hearted man who will be dearly missed by his children Bev Reid, Janice (Joe) Szabo, Brad (Candice) Milne; grandchildren Steve (Heidi), Brendan (Katie), Tyler (Mandi), Breanne (Pat); and great grandchildren Sienna, Kennedy, Lincoln, Axel, and Alivia.

Jim was predeceased by his wife Anne and sister Kay.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Birtle Cemetery.

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