July 16, 1958 - November 13, 2021
In loving memory of
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jim Houweling; due to complications from Covid pneumonia on November 13, 2021, at the One Hundred Mile General District Hospital with his loving wife, Margaret at his side.
Jim enjoyed a long career in the steel stud construction industry. He was a motorcycle enthusiast with a passion for riding Harley's. Jim was a social guy, he loved waterfalls, Christian music and movies. Jim was an avid reader he often re-read his treasured books especially his bible where he spent many hours with the passages he loved.
Jim treasured fellowshipping with his church family, the gospel riders, his community and friends. He enjoyed this connection and freely offered his service volunteering and contributing whenever he could.
Jim will be remembered as a man with an amazing sense of humor, he was kind hearted, generous and fun loving. Jim was a man of integrity; if he said he would do something you could count on it being done. If asked, Jim's friends describe him by saying, "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!"
Jim is survived by his wife Margaret of One Hundred Mile House, his son Kris Houweling (Emily) of Vernon, and his siblings Len (Sandy), Tilly (John), Marg (Nico), Gail, Irwin (Christine) Greg (Kathleen) and Monica (Bert), his stepfather Olaf, his uncle Harold, all from the lower mainland, along with his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim's faithful companions Meika and Hachi, along with his feline friends Misty, Pixie and Sheba will forever miss Jim's affection.
Jim is now in the presence of the Lord, delighted to once again be with his parents, Jacob & Petronella Houweling, his birthmother Sylvia Marcus. His brother Peter Houweling, his uncle Lawrence Elzinga and his auntie's Thea Kwantes and Rena Hamming.
At this time the family is planning to celebrate Jim's life with a gathering in May of 2022. The time and place will be available on social media closer to the date.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Paradise Valley Bible Camp at Hay River, North West Territories, in Jim's honor. Donations can be sent to info@campparadise.ca Charitable donation receipts by request please email info@campparadise.ca with your name and address. For further information regarding the camp, visit www.campparadise.ca
Forever in our Hearts