June 21, 1952 – November 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and blessings, that we announce Jimmy’s passing on November 21, 2024.
Jimmy was predeceased by his parents Nick and Mary, brother Norman and sister-in-law Pearl. Left to mourn are his brothers Lawrence, Harold, and Richard (Mary Lu); sisters Doris, and Valerie (Mike); along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and special friend Leslie and family, Eric, Sonette, and Gavin and Jim’s dog Rex.
As a youngster, Jimmy was always curious about mechanical operations, like taking apart pocket watches, alarm clocks, and even toasters. Jim’s brother Harold rescued him from the Brokenhead River, which explained his apprehension about boating and fishing.
Jimmy bought and restored his white 1973 Nova SS to drive to Lord Selkirk High School and then to Red River College Mechanic Program.
Jimmy drove for almost ten years up the 317 Highway made up of peat moss and mud to Lac Du Bonnet to work at Worona Brothers Ford Dealership. Jimmy appreciated his cousin Cazmir, who taught him all the tricks and extras involved in repairing vehicles.
Jimmy then opened his own business at home, Jim Worona Service Centre, where he repaired lawnmowers, tillers, etc. He bought and repaired old farm tractors, golf carts, and snowmobiles. Jimmy loved the auctions.
Jimmy was always ready to give someone a helping hand. He loved all animals, in particular, his cattle, cats, and dogs and they all loved him too. This past summer, Jimmy finally took his lifelong road trip through the mountains in his cherished Bronco “Phantom 317”.
Jimmy thanks all his caregivers. Jimmy especially wishes to thank all the family and friends who cared and supported him since February 6, 2024, when he was advised he had aggressive terminal cancer which was extremely painful for him until the very end.
In the words of Jimmy “Thanks Much”
6 thoughts on “James “Jimmy” Charles Worona”
Dear Jim,
Thank you for being the good man you were, kind, caring, helping, thoughtful, polite.
You wore your heart on your sleeve. You helped me get my old buick back on the road, helping with splitting our tractor, cropping, so many things you did for us, asking little in return.
I enjoyed making you laugh uncomfortably over the years.
I’m sorry you went out like that, holding onto life until the end. I can’t beleive you are gone, but in a better place now.
Thank you for being my friend Jim.
We will miss you much
Eric
Jim’s Bronco
Jim and I
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We are so sorry for Jims families and friends loss. Jim has always been such a fantastic, giving man with a heart of gold. Always there when he was needed, always eager to lend a helping hand to his family and friends who needed his expertise. Our family has the privilege of getting to know Jim over the last 20 years and we will greatly miss seeing him at the family farm. The Lord now has Jims beautiful soul in heaven and is riding along side him in his beloved Bronco while Jim smiles down upon us. We will miss you Jimmy… Lots of love, the Chipman family.
It’s odd not to be able to just pick up the phone, to talk with you or run one of my crazy ideas by you.
I’m sure there are a number of us who pick up the phone, then give our heads a shake.
At least we know you are no longer in excruciating pain and you are out driving the highways of the sky.
Enjoy my good friend
Leslie
My condolences to Jimmy’s family . It was a real pleasure to have know Jimmy . Jimmy was always willing to go above and beyond to help others . Jimmy is one man used in the service of our creator. Jimmy rest in much peace.