Obituary
Leonard James (Jim) Smiley
April 10, 1935 – April 6, 2021
We mourn Jim’s passing after a courageous battle with cancer, four days short of his 86th birthday. Jim leaves to mourn his partner of 41 years Betty Zubeck; her son Gary (Caroline); brother Roy; sister-in-law Eleanor; and nieces and nephews David (Louise), Doug (Debbie), Cathy (Bev), Cheryl (Fred), Nancy, Judy (Terry), John (Nancy), Cindy (Merv), Brian (Linda), Gordon (Jennifer), Shauna (Sean), Donna (Bernie), Wendy, many great nieces and nephews and extended family, John, Kreesta, and boys Callum (8yrs) and Aven (5yrs old). He was predeceased by his parents John and Lily Smiley and brothers Alvin, Jake and Ross; and sisters-in-law Dorothy, Anita and Claire.
Jim grew up in East Selkirk with dreams of moving to the beaches, this dream came true 36 years ago with his loving partner Betty. Jim’s career was selling heavy equipment and spent many years selling trucks for Wilton Ford. His last 10 working years were enjoyed at the R.M of Alexander, he loved working with the big John Deere tractor there. Jim and Betty loved there life in their Traverse Bay home, it was Jim’s pride and joy. They took care of each other and Betty was strong by his side to the end and beyond.
The family would like to express a thank you for the special care Jim received at the Pine Falls Hospital, as well as to the doctors and nurses of CancerCare Manitoba, and his homecare team.
Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com.
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Leonard James Jim Smiley April 6 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Selkirk, Province: Manitoba