James “Jim” Clifford Cockram
January 8, 1950 to October 28, 2018
James C. Cockram was born and raised in Huntsville, ON to loving parents Roy and Elizabeth (Betty) Cockram. He was welcomed to the world by his half-brother and sisters: Myrl, Shirley, Doris and Doreen.
He was the first of three children born in Huntsville who spent many memorable summers swimming, hunting, fishing and guiding at Caughnawana with their parents. Brother Robert (Bob) and sister Mary Jane (MJ) Smith have also spent their lives in the Huntsville area.
He met the love of his life, Karin, who happened to answer his car ad in the Forester. They married in 1975 and started a family. Jim and Karin loved the lake and built their house together where they raised their children Santana and Jamie. Jim loved sharing the outdoors with his children. He would make a skating rink in the winter and loved snowmobiling; boating, fishing and watching them swim right out in front of the house. Even when his children grew up and moved away this house was the gathering place for the family. Santana and Will Cunnington from Calgary would bring his grandchildren Danika and Alex to visit as often as they were able. Jamie added Kalli and Liam to those who loved to spend time at the lake.
Family was everything to Jim. He loved nothing better than to entertain family at the house. Often Bob and Deb, MJ and Brian would bring their children Nathan, Clayton and Seth to come and share good times. The door was always open to Karin’s family and extended family of cousins, half cousins, nieces and nephews as well as friends who were all very important to Jim.
Jim was an avid motorcyclist who could be seen going Mach 1 down the highway with his hair on fire blasting Mambo # 5 on his Goldwing. The winters found him on the trails snowmobiling (without the stereo). He followed in his father’s footsteps and was a pilot. Jim loved to socialize and could frequently be found chatting and having coffee in town. Jim was a proud member of the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was a licensed scuba diver. He loved to play badminton in Port Sydney and Huntsville. Jim had a great sense of humor and could be a bit of a prankster. He always had a treat in his pocket for that unsuspecting dog he might meet up with on his walks. He never turned down a challenge like going skiing down the Rocky Mountains with his son at 65 or water gun fights with the grandkids.
James (Jim) C. Cockram died suddenly on October 28th, 2018. Jim will be missed and cherished in the hearts of all his family and friends.
To share more stories and celebrate his life we invite you to join us from 1 to 3pm on Sunday November 4, 2018 in the Fireside room located at the back of the Summit Centre, 20 Park Drive, Huntsville, ON.
In Lieu of Flowers a Donation to the Food Bank Salvation Army or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Michele Collins
Dear Santana:
So sorry to hear about your Dad. What a sad time for you & your family. Praying God will comfort your hearts.
I haven’t seen you for many years since you & Heidi were close girlfriends in high school but I think of you so often & wonder how you are doing.
Sending you much love & many hugs.
Michele (McGrew) Collins
Linda Voss
Karin…I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Jim. Please accept my condolences at this sad time.
Thinking of you and your family…Linda Voss
Christie Johnstone
Shocked and so saddened by Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Rest well Jim.
Bob Wild
So very sorry and saddened to hear of Jim’s death. Jim would stop at my place often to chat when he was out for his walk.
My sincere condolences to Karin and family and hope all the good memories will give you strength. God Bless
June Gates
Dear Karin and Family;
My thoughts are with you at this time.
I had a chat with Jim in Tim’s a couple of weeks ago and he mentioned seeing the Calgary
gang at Christmas.
He will be missed.
Love,
June Gates
Valerie McCormick
I am so very sorry to hear about Jim! We chatted just the other day as we do when Jim is walking in the neighbourhood. I knew Jim from high school days and I will miss our chats. He was such a thoughtful person. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bruce Insley
Shocked when I heard and my deepest condolences to Karin, Jamie and Santana and all his family. Jim and his brother Bob were my riding pals when we all got into bikes back in high school. We had a lot of fun and I remember those days with pride and joy. Jim was a great rider and an even better pilot. Spent many, many hours riding and flying with him and always enjoyed his friendship for over 50 years. Thank you for being my friend and the memories that go with that. Hard to find the words…..
Sandra Howard{Wright}
Very sad to hear of Jim passing. He was a very nice man and a great Badminton player.
Phil , Gloria White
Our deepest condolences. Jim was a wonderful guy every once in a while he would join us for coffee at Timmies he would find us all sitting around enjoying our evening coffee. Jim always had a great story to tell and of course a treat in his pocket for our little dogs after giving our dogs there treat every time he seen them they new who he was and they became good friends. We will miss him dearly. R I P our dear friend.
Phil , Gloria White and our little dogs.
Phil , Gloria White
Sending our deepest condolences . Jim was a wonderful man and will be missed by all .Every once in awhile jim would show up at Timmies and we would enjoy sitting around with the rest of the clan enjoying our evening coffee.Jim always had a great story to tell us and of course a treat in his pocket for my little dogs .We will miss him dearly R I P our friend.
Phil , Gloria White , and our little dogs .
Colleen Gleason
Sending out love to Karin, Jamie and Santana, and grandchildren. I loved Jim he was the only one I trusted to take me on the back of his motorbike. Also wanna send love to MJ, Brain Deb and Bob. Love you all. I will miss him so much. Words can’t describe how devastated I am. My heart is broken for the entire family but also for me. Jim used to come to my house and go out for rides with my husband. My daughter Sarah also is devastated, Her and Jim would always talk and he was a great friend and confidante to her. I know the struggles Jim had first hand. I love you and you will always be apart of me. You have taken a piece of my heart, however I will fight now and forever for mental health. I love Jim and will miss you deeply. Love Colleen, Chris, Brent Graham, and Sarah xoxoxoxoxoxox