James Edward Steven (1925 - 2018)

Born 17 Sep 1925 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Ancestors

Died 27 Feb 2018 at age 92 in British Columbia, Canada

Biography

James (Jim) Steven has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour in Heaven. He passed away in Vernon on February 27, 2018 at the age of 92, after having a stroke.

Jim was the beloved husband of Dene Steven who preceded him to glory on January 6, 2012 after 60 years of marriage.

Jim Steven was born in British Columbia, Canada.

Jim was born in Vancouver, B.C. on September 17, 1925, the only child ofJames Steven (Killin, Scotland) and Gert Dougherty (Cache Creek, B.C.). Jim's father was a civil engineer and travelled a lot, so before the age of 20, Jim had lived in Vancouver, Clinton, Merritt, Yale, Boston Bar, Lillooet, Kamloops, Blue River, Canim Lake, Chase, Monte Creek, and Grey Creek.

At 18 years of age, Jim was conscripted to join the navy and for the next two years served on nine different H.M.C.S. ships. Throughout the years, Jim had often worked for his father on various survey crews, so it was an easy transition for him to work for the Department of Highways.

Jim met the love of his life, Donnalene (Dene) Sackett, at Qualicum Beach and married her on September 5, 1951. The couple moved around the province while they raised their family following Jim's transfers with the Department of Highways. Jim's last assignment before retirement was District Highways Manager in Vernon, B.C.

Jim and Dene were very involved in Christian ministry and service for over 50 years. Jim was well known for his crazy sense of humor, silly antics and songs, and great adventures.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Obituary. Vernon Morning Star. https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/obituaries/james-edward-steven-3275317 Accessed 30 Sep 2023.

See Also:

• 1931 Census: "1931 Census of Canada"
  Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27361; Census Place: Cariboo South, British Columbia, Canada; Page Number: s
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 62640 #6470225 (accessed 30 September 2023)
  Edward James Steven (6), single son, in household of Herman Harry Jame Steven (38) in Cariboo South Unorganized territory, British Columbia, Canada.

• News Clipping. "Nanaimo Bride Married at Qualicum." Times Colonist, Victoria, British Columbia. 18 Sep 1951, page 13. https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-colonist-marriage-of-sackett-ste/132674002/ Accessed 30 Sep 2023.

• Electoral Register: "Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980"
  Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980; Reference Number: M-6286
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2983 #46692311 (accessed 30 September 2023)
  Name: James E Steven; Residence Date: 1974; Residence Place: Coast-Chilcotin, British Columbia, Canada; Street Address: Pigeon Ave; Electoral District: Coast-Chilcotin; Occupation: Highways Manager.