Obituary of James Bullard

James Richard Bullard of Camrose passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Jim was born on August 3, 1934 to Mabel and Henry Bullard in Belmont, Manitoba. Jim had an older sister Irene, younger brother Hugh and younger sister Lorraine. He grew up doing chores on the farm for the family and helping the other farmers in the area. Jim left home at 18 and arrived in Brooks, Alberta. He met and married Eilleen and had three children from that union. Terry (Charlene) of Wainwright, Kevin of Botha and Debbie of British Columbia. He had four grandchildren Jyleesa Bullard, Aaron Bullard, Azlyn Middleton, and Nikkita Pothorin and one great-grandson Kegan. Jim moved to Camrose where he worked for AMHC and then The Bethany Group as a maintenance supervisor in senior housing for 22 years. Jim met and married Mary and had one child from that union, Constance and step-daughter Cristina. He worked for farmers around the area during seeding and harvest season. He enjoyed working on the farms and made many good friends. He knew a lot of people in Camrose and surrounding areas. Jim enjoyed camping and fishing but especially loved his Toronto Maple Leafs. During hockey season he hated to miss a game. Jim was a journeyman chef by trade. He loved to cook and barbeque his famous steaks, which everyone always looked forward to. Jim was predeceased by his parents Mabel and Henry; his sister Irene; brother Hugh; and cousin Merle. Left to cherish his memory are his children; nephews and nieces Dale, Neil, Merle, Alice, Jim, Donna, Ron, Randy, Ashley, and Cathi; and numerous extended family and friends. A funeral service was held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Mary Ann Pastuck officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one's choice.