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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
NOBLE, James Peter - Born in Tecumseh, Ontario, to Bert and Norma Noble. Predeceased by his parents and stepfather, Alex Miller; 13 year old son Danny; daughter Lorraine; brothers Robert (June) and Thomas (Janice); sister Joan Wood (John) and mother of his children, Margaret Murphy.
Survived by his wife of 45 years, Lucie Noble; sister Shirley Day; daughters Leslie Noble (Michael Puckett) and Margo Sheridan; grandsons Chato Noble Befound and Elijah Sheridan; great granddaughters Nikkia and Marley Befound; stepdaughters Debra Walz Cross (Andrew) and Sharon Walz; stepson Perry Walz (Kelly Greene); step grandchildren David Walz (Mary) and Nicole Walz; numerous nieces and nephews; very special friend, Maureen Puckett; friend of over 70 years, Richard Burton, and good friend Bill Weeks.
Jim joined the Navy in 1951, to fight in the Korean war alongside his two brothers. However, the war ended before he could join the conflict. He served for 23 years and was medically retired due to a serious injury sustained while on duty. After retiring, he joined the BC Corrections Service, working in both the juvenile and adult systems, from which he retired in Aug.1988.
He and Lucie then bought a truck and 5th wheel trailer and traveled extensively throughout North America, after which they became snowbirds in Southern California. After the snowbird days ended, they adopted two cats, a beautiful Siamese Himalayan named Sam, and a big, beautiful Himalayan Calico named Max. The two best buddies brought them great joy for years. Jim joined the Dahlia Society and grew beautiful dahlias in their home garden, he also became a volunteer gardener with the Friends of Government House, working in the Rotary garden where he made lifelong friends. He was the President of the strata council of their townhouse complex and supervised the groundskeeping crew.
He loved to entertain and was a great host who made fabulous margueritas, and his martinis were also very good. He was a serious sports fan; the Olympics, baseball, hockey and curling. But his favourite was American football. He had an uncanny ability to bet on winning teams, much to the dismay of those betting opposite him.
Jim was a serious and principled man, humble, but also funny and fun loving. Mostly though, he was affectionate, loving, devoted, loyal and trustworthy. He was a truly honourable and noble man.
His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, but each day we remember all he gave us that made our lives better.
At Jim's request, there will be no funeral or memorial. His ashes will be buried at Hatley Memorial Gardens, alongside his beloved son. (The Victoria Times Colonist 17 Jan 2026)
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