MacPherson, James “Jim”
September 26, 1954 ~ August 30, 2024
MacPHERSON, James Edward – Age 69, of St. Clair Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family while maintaining his quick wit and sense of humor, on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Beloved son of Margaret and the late Bruce MacPherson (2021). Loving father of Laura MacPherson (Jeff Bissell) and Lindsey MacPherson. Cherished grandpa of Marley, Bryce and Jack. Dear brother of Robert (Laurie), Marianne (Mark), the late Gerry (Carol), Lou and John (Jeri). Jim will be fondly remembered by his uncle Donald and aunt Teresa Young, his daughters’ mother Tracy MacPherson, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Jim was a proud farmer and operated MacPherson Excavating and Trucking. He worked throughout the county completing a wide variety of farm, residential, township and industrial jobs. Jim was a member of the Moore Union Cemetery, a Moore Museum volunteer, involved with the township and an avid coffee shop visitor. Jim spent his winters at Recreation Plantation in Florida for over 25 years and could often be found at their maintenance building, helping others or working on golf carts, the friends he made there were like family and referred to him as Farmer or Jimmy. His family and friends always looked forward to his stories of the latest happenings and his one liners.
VISITATION
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Brigden on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 3-6pm.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 am from the funeral home. A private family burial of ashes will be held a Moore Union Cemetery at a later date.
The funeral service will be streamed live on Zoom by clicking the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84355360900
DONATIONS
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Moore Museum or Moore Agricultural Society.
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Margaret and family; so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat &Stacy Gormley
Jimmy was a special person and he will be missed by all, especially the Recreation Plantation coffee group.
His visits to residences were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone when he brought his canine companion “Sister” dressed in her holiday outfits.
Also, his ability to quote the price of corn or soy beans was uncanny and truly impressive.
My condolences to the family and rest in peace my friend!
I think I was around 8 yrs old when I first met Jimmy. He was digging the trench for Ross’ wall and I would come over after school, he always asked what I learned in school. The answer was always the same, nothing lol.
Spent many summers working with him at BWC and VIP rail, I knew I was lucky when he let me run his excavator!
I’d take the kids over to keep Sister company and we even tried roasting marshmallows on a few burning bush piles.
Jimmy would always call at least once a year to keep in touch and keep me up to date on the Florida oranges and golf cart deals. Haha.
My condolences to Rob, and all the family, I always loved my time with Jimmy!
So sorry for your loss! Sincere condolences.
We have grown close to Jimmy in the last 14 yrs. Through him we have met many friends in the park in Florida. I have looked forward to his many calls through the summer (with the grain report). We will miss you FRIEND! RIP
condolences John and Rob on Jim’s passing
always liked a good chat with Jimmy
RIP JIM
Will miss Jim’s visit’s in Port Lamton.
Condolences to all the MacPherson families.
Sheldon Annett
With deepest sympathy as you remember Jim!
Sending you healing prayers & comforting hugs!
Thinking of you & your family Margaret our heartfelt condolences 🙏🏻
Your friends
Ann Marie & Norm Francis
My condolences. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has a real kind story about Jim.
We have known Jim (Farmer) for many years here at RP. Peace to his family. He will be missed,especially at coffee with his coffee stained mug.
We are so sorry to hear about Jim . He did a lot of work for us on our farm and was the best equipment operator. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time .
My prayers are there for family. He was a very nice man. My thoughts snd prayers. ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
RIP Jimmy, you were a great friend and I enjoyed working with you every day when I was at Union Gas
Margaret & family, Our deepest sympathy to all on Jim’s passing. He will always be “Canada Jim” to us & missed by all who knew him at RP.
Our sympathy to all of Jimmy’s family. We were neighbors in Florida and Jimmy always called Gary every couple of weeks. He was very interesting and we will miss his calls and visits.
Margret and family, sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, my deepest sympathy to all of you .He will be missed but we were so fortunate to have had him ,even for a short time. Catharine McKenna
Condolences to all of Jimmies family.
Years passed John and I enjoyed his visits.
Quite a guy, certainly going to be missed by everyone that knew him! 😘
Condolences Margaret and all of the McPherson family rest in peace Jim🙏🏽
My condolences to Jim’s family. I am one of his friends from Recreation Plantation especially the morning coffee group, will miss him and his many stories. Rest in peace brother.
We have know the Macpherson family for many years. We got to know Jim better at Recreation Plantation. He would drive around in his golf cart visiting or helping. Always had his dog, Sister beside him he was very amusing. He will be missed by all .prayers to all the family. Gord and Barb.
Margaret and Family
Condolences to Jim’s family and friends. He will be missed in the community.
John and Jeanne Pretty
My condolences to Margaret and family. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Hugs
I worked at the Museum and got to know Jim. He was a character. A good guy and could tell you a yarn as long as your leg. A special guy. Glad we got to meet him.
Our sympathies to Laura, Lindsay and the MacPherson family. You will be in our thoughts. Jim was one of a kind and will be missed.
Margaret and family: we are so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. We always enjoyed our little chats with Jim. We send our sincere sympathies to you all and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Jim
The MacPherson family and many others will certainly miss Jim. Remember the visits we had and he always had a story to tell that was captivating! Sincere condolences to his family.