James Albert "Jim" Pinard

James "Jim" A. Pinard, age 78, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2012. He was born in Wessington Springs, SD, on January 12, 1934 to Grace and Telly Pinard and lived most of his life in the Roseburg area. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Betty, and had four beautiful children. Jim had a tremendous love for his family. He was a gifted artist in carving, masonry and carpentry. Jim was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and just being in the mountains where he found great strength and solace. He had a great sense of humor, and a quick wit. Jim was proud of his Irish heritage and particularly Irish whiskey. Jim leaves behind his wife Betty of 59 years, his three children, Randy, Kathy, and Kerry Jo, his daughter-in-law Joji, and three adored grandchildren, Joshua, Jerica and Zachary. He was preceded in death and will be anxious to join his son Russell, whom he missed for so long. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses on April 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to:
Mercy Hospice 2400 Stewart Pkwy, Ste. 200 Roseburg, Oregon 97471
Or
Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation. ATTN: Tribute Gifts Church Street Station P.O. Box 780 New York, NY 10008-0780 www.michaeljfox.org
Please include Pinard Family adress: 1670 NW Vale Ct. Roseburg, Oregon 97471