We’ve lost a great guy and a great friend and, of course, those closest to him feel the greatest loss of all. Cisca and I send heartfelt condolences to Lorraine and the family – our sincere thoughts are with you.

I first met Jim thirty years ago at Consolidated Concrete where he was variously my boss and a colleague but quickly became a mentor and friend. Even though my time in Calgary was relatively short and my visits infrequent, I have many great memories of hiking and cross-country skiing with Jim (and Lorraine) and of shared dinners and the essential glass or two of wine afterward. During those times there were always stories and conversations which were liberally peppered with Jim’s great sense of humor and zest for life. That humor and love of life stayed with him even during the most difficult parts of his illness and our phone calls over the last year or so were always times of easy conversation, laughter and enjoyment – not an ounce of self pity. Jim took life as it came at him and always made the best of it. He leaves behind a wonderful family that he loved above all else, and numerous friends and colleagues who will miss him in many different ways.

Sail on old friend.

Lorraine & Family,

So Sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Jim, my late husband Art Johnson worked a lot of years with Jim at Consolidated and was very fond of him. Also I met you and Jim at Xmas Parties and Concrete meetings at Jasper, he was a very nice man.

Lillian Johnson and son Jay.

I was so sorry to read of Jim’s passing, He and I worked together at

Consolidated concrete in the 60’s & 70″s. I never forgot him.

Len Kidd

Dear McKendry family,

I saw Rachael a year ago in Vancouver and we discussed Mr. McKendry’s illness. I always think fondly of the whole family and how gracious you all were to me.

I am so sorry for your loss and send my condolences, most especially to Lorraine.

On my hikes and paddling trips I will always have a happy though for Jim – a wonderful soul and lover of Nature

My thoughts are with you all

J-B Bonnemaison

I only had the pleasure of visiting with Jim once at the Habitat for Humanity trailer last year, but have heard countless stories recounted involving Jim and his incredible spirit and selflessness, and I feel blessed to have enjoyed our short visit together. Jim will be dearly missed by the staff and volunteers at Habitat Calgary and we send our deepest condolences to the McKendry family.

Until we meet again…

I spent so many Fridays talking with Jim over so many years. UNIQUE comes to mind.

He loved his family beyond measure a true family man. He was so proud of you Lorraine, Virginia, Michelle, Rachael, Brian and all extended family and his Irish Roots.

His love of the outdoors,nature,wildlife

hiking trails, mountains, music and reading and the love of learning and knowing was immense.

He was a True Alberta Man.

I feel so proud to of known him

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES. DEANNA PIOTROWSKI + PETER WHITEHEAD

Deepest condolences. Jim’s mentorship, friendship, caring, and someone to seek excellent advice from is warmly remembered.

Dear Lorraine and family, and Bob and Renate;

We are very sad that Jim has left us. He had that great sense of humour, was a tremendous thinker, and was so instrumental in my own personal development over the 30+ years we knew each other. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Jim and Valerie Purcell

Allentown, PA

Lorraine and Family

Margaret and I were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He will be remembered as a great guy, always ready to pitch in and help. My 5 years of working directly with him were some of the most enjoyable of my career.

Please accept our most sincere condolences.

Barry and Margaret

So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Our sincere condolences Lorraine.

Holle and Hans

Dear Lorraine & Family,

Please know how sorry I am to hear of Jim’s passing. During the time I worked for Jim, I realized that nothing meant more to him than his family. He was an excellent boss who always took time to listen to anyone who dropped into his office.

God’s blessings on you all.

Millie Kishlewich

Dear Lorraine and family,

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. Talked to him earlier this year and we were planning to do some cycling in Fish Creek park. How short life is and how quickly our plans have to change.

May God grant you His peace and comfort in this very difficult time. You are in our prayers.

God bless you all!

Arnold and Lydia

Dear Lorraine,

As part of the Okotoks Hiking Group, Denise forwarded the news of your husband’s passing. While I did not have the opportunity to met Jim,

I still wanted you to know Lorraine, that my thoughts and prayers are with.. Losing a loved one is the most trying experience in life. But please remember, you are not alone. May you find the needed peace and comfort!

Sincerely,

Linda McLean

Okotoks, AB

Deepest Sympathy to Jim’s Family.

I worked beside Jim for several years at Habitat for Humanity projects. He was always positive and great fun to work with. He WILL be missed.

Don Upton

Dear Lorraine,

I’m so sorry to read of Jim’s illness and passing. I was looking for messages on my daughter’s obit today- Dallas Marie Racy – she passed on Oct 18.

I share the grief.

Love,

Carol Duncan