Obituary of James Thomas Duncan CHRISTIE 

November 13, 1950 – Middleton, Nova Scotia
February 10, 2021– Calgary, Alberta

Jim Christie, beloved husband of Muna Christie (nee Shlah) of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully on Wednesday February10, 2021 in Calgary at the age of 70 years.

Jim was born on November 13, 1950 in Middleton, Nova Scotia to parents George and Betty (nee Balmer) Christie.  Jim’s father was in the RCAF and the family relocated from Greenwood NS to Cold Lake AB and later to Edmonton where Jim attended Queen Elizabeth Composite High School, NAIT and the University of Alberta.  Following graduation Jim had a successful career in the Alberta petroleum industry and most recently held a teaching position at SAIT (Petroleum Engineering Technology) until his retirement.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifteen years Muna, stepdaughter Nadia (Pete) and her daughter Rosalyn; stepdaughter Natalie (Matt); former wife Debbie, mother of Jim’s surviving twin sons, Cameron (Colleen) and Scott (Tiffany) and their daughter Vakila.    

Jim is also survived by his brother George (Carol), nephew Steven (Dawn) and their sons, Liam and Evan; nephew Paul and his daughters, Isabelle, Lily and Cadence; niece Donna (Rod) and their daughter Malia.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, George and Betty Christie; his stepgrandson Wesley Birdsell son of Nadia.

Epitaph On A Friend

An honest man here lies at rest,
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, the guide of youth;
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm’d,
Few heads with knowledge so inform’d;
If there’s another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.

Robbie Burns

The family wishes to thank Dr. Daniel Heng and his staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary for their expert care and kindness in managing Jim’s treatment over the last 13 years. 

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private family service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB). Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Jim’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Jim’s name to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary AB, T2N 4N2
https://www.albertacancer.ca/donate/.

In living memory of Jim Christie, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.