May 31, 1947 – February 16, 2021
James Alexander Dobbie, born May 31, 1947 in Winnipeg to Alex Dobbie and Flora (nee Crawford).
A precocious child, Jim loved baseball and always made sure to work hard in school to be exempted from final exams so he could play baseball sooner. He loved spending time at the family cabin, swimming and boating.
On May 11, 1966 a day he always remembered, he met his future wife and the great love of his life Linda. They married on August 22, 1970 and embarked on their life together. Over the next 51 years they traveled, partied with their many close friends (sorry acapulco they didn’t mean to drink all the tequila), and raised their family.
Jim was a dedicated family man and a friend who was always ready to lend a hand. He loved his dogs Butch, Barney, Mak, Gizmo and Bryer. Jim was quiet but had amazing comedic timing and could light a room up with a well timed comment. He will be missed immeasurably by his friends and family.
Jim was predeceased by his parents and his brother Glenn. He leaves behind his loving wife Linda, son Kevin (Ashley), daughters Amanda (Andrew) and Melissa (Wade) and his beloved grandsons Drew, Eric, Kane and Ian.
Thank you to his many friends who have shown their love and support in this difficult time.
Donations can be made in his honor to Cancer Care or the Humane Society.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
25 thoughts on “James Alexander Dobbie”
We are so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing . So glad we had all those fun times together with you guys Linda, in Mesa Arizona .
Sending all of our love to you and your beautiful family .
Our sincere condolences to Linda and family. We are so sorry & sad about Jim’s passing. Whenever we got together we had a great time. He was a wonderful friend.
Shelley & Phil
I’m so sorry Linda to hear about Jim’s passing. I know there are no words to help the way your feeling but wanted to offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family
Laurie Tataryn (old friend)
The Lindsay and Parry families will always remember the great times we had with Jim. So many good memories at the lake with his dock next to ours and all the water sports fun. Us kids had good memories growing up out there over the summer months and always felt like one big family. Cards games, a few drinks, great food and always a laugh with big get togethers were a lake life staple. To all family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.
We are truly sorry for your loss, Linda. Please accept and extend to your family our sincere condolences. May your memories of Jim help you through this difficult time.
Chuck and Denise Jones
Our sincere condolences to you Linda and family. Murray and Marie Kolesar
We are saddened and shocked to hear of Jim’s passing. He was one of the good ones. Condolenses to you and your Family
Bob and Chris Danell
Linda and family
Sending you our deepest sympathies
Diane and Doug Saville
Linda and family, so sorry to learn of Jim’s passing
Definitely shared some laughs over the years
We are so saddened at the passing of Jim. Our heartfelt sympathy to you Linda and to your family.
Moe and Stanis
My deepest sympathies to you Linda and to all your family. A delightful man, full of good humour and kindness and of course, Jim was always willing to share a birthday beer with me! You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel this journey of grief and healing!
Linda & family:
I remember Jim as a great sports fan. Loved curling, hockey and some football, too. Quick with a joke.
Please accept our condolences. Penny, Barry, Tyrell , Haylea, Jayden & Carter Horeczy of Ottawa.
With very few words Jim always made me feel welcome. I have always felt blessed to be part of your extended family and I am very sorry for your loss. Love from Bob and Sara, Jenn, Trevor, Brian and Summer.
Linda, sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. He was a great person and friend. Remember many good times. My deepest sympathy to you and your family
To Linda and your dear family. We have so many memories of Jim. Some at Betula when we were teenagers at the Dobbie cabin. Also in Mesa getting together at our place in Apache Wells resort and at Happy Hours around the pool and then at Tower Point, always a great time. We send our very sincere condolences to you and all you beautiful family. Love Carol and Ken
Deeply saddened hearing of Jim’s passing. Many great memories of Jim and his sidekick Joe while working with them at Manitoba Agriculture.
Our thoughts go out to you Linda and your family at this time.
Doug and Laurette Burch
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We shared so many hours watching our girls play soccer and ringette.
Jim calm, the rest of us not so much!
Thinking of you, Linda and our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
So sorry to read of Jim’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family from the Executive and Members of the Betula Lake Association.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Remembering many memories from high school, times at the lake, curling and many more. Jim was one of the good ones for sure. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
We are very saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim’s quick smile and even quicker wit will be greatly missed. Lots of fun during our times in Mesa and at lake get togethers. His easy going nature is what made Jim, Jim. So sorry for your loss, Linda and to your family. Sending our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Judy & Jerry
Our deepest sympathies Linda to you and your family. Jim was a devoted friend and we shared many good times.
He will be sorely missed.
Thinking of you as you go through this difficult journey with your family at your side.
Kerry & Gladys
Linda & family:
We were shocked and saddened to read of the news of Jim’s passing. Through our girls playing soccer together for years, we always enjoyed meeting up with you at the various pitches.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ken & Faye Mitchell & family
Our deepest condolences to you Linda and the family. I will always remember him as a kind, gentle man with great humour and a wonderful smile. Thinking of you all during this time.
Trista & Jeremy
Linda and family,
Sincere condolences on Jim’s passing. Hope your fifty plus years will provide cherished memories to help you during this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth and Garry
Dear Linda and family,
Ted and I are saddened by the loss of Jim.
We are thinking of you,
Ted and Wendy Hamilton