Diamond, James (Jim) Lloyd
JAMES (JIM) LLOYD DIAMOND
February 20th, 1945 – September 24th, 2023
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Jim Diamond on Sunday September 24, 2023.
Born in Toronto, ON, Jim grew up in Shannon Park, NS where he excelled in high school athletics. After grade 12, Jim joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and worked as an Instrument Electrical Technician. In his 30 plus years with the RCAF he worked on various planes, including the Snowbirds in Moose Jaw, SK. After his retirement, he returned to PEI where he pastored for 13 years.
Jim was happily married to Sharon for 38 years and had 2 boys, Trevor and Joel, whom he was very proud of. During those years they lived in many places – Comox and Victoria BC, Red Deer, AB, and Georgetown, PEI just to name a few.
After Sharon’s passing, Jim moved to Moose Jaw and married Carol Ludke in 2008. Soon after moving, Jim got his school bus driver’s license and enjoyed almost 10 years driving his precious cargo. Jim and Carol traveled to many places including Cuba, Jamaica, Hawaii, Belize, Alaska, Arizona, Disney World, Victoria, BC and Jim’s favorite place, PEI.
Some of his favorite times were his weekly coffee outings with friends, any meal (especially seafood), baking, and snacks. Jim loved sports, sports, and more sports. While in Moose Jaw Special Care home, he enjoyed his weekly visit from a special friend who always brought a chocolate milkshake.
Jim was very dedicated to church activities and functions; his favorite was babysitting the young ones at Mom’s Times Out every Tuesday morning. He was a devoted man to his Lord and Savior. Through his struggles with Parkinson’s, he remained faithful to the very end. Even though his mind was failing, he never forgot to pray.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon Diamond; parents, Isabelle and Albert Diamond; sisters, Joy McDougall and Margaret Rice; and father-in-law, Erland Cousins. Jim is survived by his loving and caring wife, Carol Diamond; stepchildren: Janet (Sean) Mellor – grandchildren Marissa (Johnathan), Karina (Ethan), Linnea, and Elora; Jason (Brigitte) Ludke – granddaughter Sophie; sons, Trevor (Michelle) Diamond – grandchildren Adara, Connor, Bella, and Korban; and Joel (Jeannette) Diamond; sister, Jacqueline Diamond; brother, Richard Diamond; mother-in-law, Shirley Cousins; as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
We would like to thank the staff at Moose Jaw Special Care Home for Jim’s care over the last 6 months.
Jim’s interment will be held in PEI and a private family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name may be made to Parkinson’s Canada, 316-4211 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 or to Hillcrest Church Capital Fund, 1550 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L3.
We will miss you, forever in our hearts, until we meet again.
Carol is missing her best friend.
Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Carol and family
Thinking of you all at this sad time, Jim was a nice guy and will be missed by all who knew him!
Corey & Karen Mantell & family
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing . He was a very good bus driver who cared about the children. Sorry Carol for the loss of your best friend.
Carol and family I enjoyed our chats at the special care home. Very sorry for your loss. Hold the memories in your heart of the wonderful times you shared together. Thoughts and prayers go out to you .
Dear Carol; We send our deepest sympathy to you on Jim’s passing. He was one of the good guys and will be missed by many. You have lost your best friend and that’s very hard. We hope the many friends and family as well as your wonderful memories will sustain you during these sad days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss Carol. Jim was so kindhearted & a pleasure to visit with. He will be missed. Jim & Lorraine Vetter
Carol and family. So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Although he will always be with you it is hard to acknowledge the loss of physical touch Take comfort with your friends.
Carol. My family sends condolences, Jim was a wonderful man. I enjoyed the beauty of your relationship, the love was truly there. The humour, the caring, and sense of family. He will be missed. Hugs to all of you at this time.
Lynne and I send our sincere condolences to you Carol. It was so good having a visit with you a few weeks ago. We trust your many happy memories and strong faith will be your support in the days ahead .
Carol and family
Sincere condolences to everyone. Cherish all those great memories. I know he will be dearly missed.
I knew Jim in the late 1960’s and 70’s when I lived in Summerside PEI. He was a great guy and he had a wonderful outlook on life. The last time I say Jim was in the 1980’s. He flew into Halifax and I drove him to Greenwood where he was attending a course. I remember when he and Sharon got married and shortly after he was sent on a mission in the Azores for several weeks. I remember him once saying that he looked forward to the time when he would have the opportunity to meet with the saints in the old testament and to talk to them about their time on earth. I am confident that he is doing that now. Rest in peace Jim. My condolences to his family.