Industry Mourns the Loss of a Long Time Associate

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JAMES MCCOMB Tragically and with my heart breaking, I lost my lover, my soul mate, my life on Monday, June 6, 2011. Samantha, Stacie with husband Adam, and Michael with wife Sarah lost the most precious, incredible dad any child could have asked for. Dear Sebastian lost the kindest, most patient grandpa who together shared the passion of martial arts and watching Star Wars movies. Finally, there is Molly Dog, Jim's constant companion. She circles and sits waiting for his return. Missing Jim profoundly with heavy hearts are his in-laws, which he affectionately called his own mom and dad, Herta and Karl-Heinz Piehl, sister-in-law Rita Derwin, his sister Kerry Lowe of Lethbridge along with her family - husband Don, daughters Kaitlin and Karly, his sister Jacqueline Malic along with husband Glenn and Melissa McComb of Thunder Bay. Passed on before Jim was his beloved Grandma Amy, who Jim resided with at a young age and both shared a special, loving bond. He is in her arms now, which gives our family great comfort. Overwhelmingly kind, compassionate to everyone's needs except his own, Jim was the husband every woman dreams of having. Hour long back rubs every night, our 4:00 p.m. martinis and forever surprising me with unexpected visits to outdoor patio cafes...just to catch some sun and enjoy the day. He joyfully provided our family with every need and even the wants - trips to Florida, Jamaica, California, Las Vegas to name but a few. He was the ultimate host to a fault. Always wanting visitors to our home to feel welcome and attended to. Loving his Saturday steaks, he considered himself the ultimate BBQ chef! His special celebration gatherings are never forgotten. His backyard garden was his passion. He had such a remarkable eye for the hardscapes, while I designed the flowers, the softscape. Together we made an amazing team! I will miss this interaction tremendously. Besides his family, Jim loved flying immensely, receiving his pilot license at age 16 and thereafter his driver's license, which he failed twice. He was the youngest pilot in Air Canada's history to be hired at age 21. After a short stint, Jim left Air Canada to join RK McComb and Associates Ltd. With a short stint at Birchwood Motors and in 1995, Jim and I began our working journey with McComb Associates Inc. All three children worked with us at one time or another with Samantha being the final employ. Within his business life, Jim was revered by his sales colleagues as a honest, passionate and loyal man. Never to cross anyone for business sake, Jim kept to his own, worked his lines hard and succeeded. Though difficult at times, Jim's keen sales ability was wonderment to us all. He could sell ice to an Eskimo. I am quite sure that it goes without saying that all of Jim's colleagues, without exception, will miss their interaction with my Jim. My many thanks go out to my neighbours, Lindsey and Crystal, Sheldon and Danette, Rob and Betty for their undying support during this difficult time. Also to the first responders and St. Boniface emergency staff who worked so feverously to save my Jim. I would also like to thank Allan Abosh, Jim's dear friend, business associate and mentor for the past 16 years for all that he has done for my Jim. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on June 13, 2011 at the Army, Navy Hall (ANAVETS) on 3584 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. Martinis will be served! My Dearest Jim... I loved you before I knew you, I loved you when I knew you, I love you still, though you are gone Please be that ray of sunshine I will see after the rain Please be that bird that flies in the sky For I will watch for you everyday to forever when I wake... I already miss you so... Forever yours, Doris (dodo) For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

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