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• Address: Address:
  2619 Glencastle Dr. SW
  Calgary, AB T3E 4C6
• Reference Number: 22649
• _UID: 0A9DF731B4F54AC8A07061785D3D3E7AC584

Notes:

(Medical):alcoholic

[SamuelHu.GED]

Known as "Unkie" to his nieces and nephews.

Graduated from the Vancouver School of Art

Spent most of his adult life in Calgary, AB. For many years until his dea th shared a house with Tom McQueen. The house was full of art and book s. They also enjoyed cooking and collected vast numbers of kitchen gadget s. Their garden included an enclosed garden pool. They had two poodles w hich they did not housetrain, apparently by choice.

Both Jim and Tom were alcoholics which undoubtedly shortened their live s. Tom once said that his doctor had told him he had to stop drinki ng or he would die of a heart attack in the next few years. He deliberate ly chose to not stop drinking saying that he wanted to enjoy his life.

One of Jim's trademarks as an interior designer was the use of cherub s. He was quite popular with his clientele and had many repeat customer s. During the '70's when country furniture was popular, Jim said th at it was a passing fad and it was a mistake to buy it as the owners wou ld tire of it rapidly and turn to more traditional styles. His own living room contained antiques and a custom-painted classic scene with collum ns on the wall. His art collection was eclectic with both classical and m odern works.

Education:
Vancouver School of Art

Occupation:
Interior designer