James Duncan Boyne Bromley
July 12, 1922 – July 13, 2019
We have lost a good man.
Jim passed away the day after his 97th birthday having enjoyed a long and full life.
He is survived by Jackie, his beloved wife of almost 69 years, his children David (Kelly), Susan (Peter)
and John (Verlee), seven grandchildren, Diane (A.J.), Debbie, Daniel (Kelly), Jim, Stephen, Sean and
David and a great granddaughter Adaline.
Jim was born in Webbwood, Ontario into a railroading family and after obtaining his BASc (Civ) in 1946
from the University of Toronto he continued the family tradition and joined the CPR. He started as a transitman and rose through the ranks to the position of Executive Vice-President for Western Canada. In 1990, he was named Transportation Person of the Year by the B.C. & Yukon Transportation Industry for “Personal Achievement and Outstanding Contribution to the Transportation Industry”. He retired that same year.
His career took him and his family to Sudbury, North Bay, Toronto, Smith Falls, Schreiber, Toronto (again) and finally Vancouver. Wherever he worked, he earned the respect of others as an exceptional railroader who was tough but fair. He was famous for his vice grip handshake. His job often meant he was away from home but he had the love and support of Jackie and he knew that his successful career would not have been possible without her.
Jim was not one to blow his own horn but led by the example he set for honour and integrity both at work and in his personal life.
He was a great athlete. At university, he played varsity hockey, football, rugby and participated in track and field. In his graduating year his classmates selected him for the Most Outstanding Athletic Services to the University and Faculty Award.
He played hockey into his 90’s and any opponent soon learned to stay away from his elbows! For many years, he was an enthusiastic participant in the Snoopy’s World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa, often joined by his son David and Jim’s best friend and co-worker Bob Morrish.
A longtime member of Capilano Golf and Country Club, he loved the game and continued to play until he
was 92.
Jim loved his grandchildren and he and Jackie were enthusiastic supporters of all their activities, attending countless hockey, ringette, lacrosse and baseball games.
He was generous to a fault. For many years he donated annually to at least 43 diverse charities. If you wish to honour his memory, you can follow his example and make a donation to the charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Dad’s caregivers of the last several years and the home care nurses who helped make his last days easier. They are all wonderful people.
An informal reception in his honour will be held on Sunday, July 21st from 3-5pm at 1905 Peters Road, North Vancouver, B.C..
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Bromley Saturday July 13th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Vancouver, Province: Colombie britanique