Obituary of James Lindley Tyler

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Lindley Tyler, 80 years of age, on September 25th, 2016. Jim passed at St. Joseph's Hospital in Vegreville, surrounded by his immediate family. Jim is survived by Margaret, wife of 56 years, three sons, Ken (Dora), Jeff (Veda) and John (Harumi), and one daughter, Elizabeth (Stan), as well as seven grandchildren and two sisters Mary Anne and Dixie. Jim is pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Irene, and his two brothers Jack and Bill. Jim was born in 1936 near Wardlow, Alberta. At age 15, in 1951, Jim joined the army and served two deployments in the Korean conflict. Upon returning to Canada in 1956, Jim began a life-long career as a long-haul trucker that took him over the length and breadth of Canada and the United States. A memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in Vegreville on Tuesday, September 27. Doors will open at 11:00 AM with the service starting at 12:00 noon and a light lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations are appreciated at either the Vegreville Akasu Palliative Care Society at St. Joseph's Hospital or the Royal Canadian Legion, Vegreville and/or Two Hills branch.