Jim Bier

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Bier: James Frederick "Jim"
December 15, 1947 - May 28, 2016


Loved and loving husband of Connie for almost 48 years. Proud and much loved dad of Justin and his wife Paula, Tara-Lin and her husband Luke Bell. Predeceased by his beloved parents, Fred & Evelyn Bier; beloved sisters Joan McCormick, Teresa Kovacs; nephew, baby Jay Kovacs. Survived by brother Bill and brother-in-law Roy McCormick. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Martindale (Ken), George Cucksey (Shirley), Janet Clark (Carson), Bob Cucksey (Lee McNab), Bernice McRae, Linda Reid (Bob), and Cathy Zdunich (Charlie). Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.  After a few days of trying to stay, Jim died quietly in the middle of the night. No one around, just as he wanted, to spare us more grief.


Growing up he was an avid Scout and belonged to Rovers. Jim loved the communities we lived in and always worked hard for the Service Groups he belonged to. He was a member and Past President of the former Hagersville Kinsmen Club, former member of the Cayuga Kinsmen Club and former member of the Collingwood Kinsmen Club. He was a Past President Emeritus of East Mount Hamilton Kiwanis Club. A proud and active member of the Masonic Lodge Hiram #319, Hagersville for 44 years as well as 10 year member of Caribou Lodge #4, Barkerville, B.C. Jim was a very proud and active member of AA just shy of 40 years.


Deepest gratitude to Dr. Ambis, nurses, recreation and all staff of Pine Villa Nursing Home in Stoney Creek for the past 5 years of care. Especially the last two weeks caring for Jim and us. Thank you Charlie for being a truly wonderful and loving friend from the time you guys were born, until the day he died.  We should all be so lucky to have a friend like you and thank you to all Jim’s many good friends throughout his life. He was grateful.


A Memorial Service and visitation will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main Street South, Hagersville on June 7, 2016 from 6-9 p.m. Masonic Service at 7 p.m. with everyone invited to attend this very special service. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, Frontotemperal Dementia through the Alzheimer Society or just a smile or say hello to someone you don’t know. www.rhbanderson.com

“Our footprints are soon gone washed away by rain or blown away by wind, but they can never be removed from the hearts of those who love us” c.bier



Condolences

Posted by Kathy Carter on
Sorry for your loss, may your memories bring you peace.
Kaye Carter (Reynolds) and family.
Posted by Sharon (Bier) Beecroft on
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have fond memories of Jim.
Condolences to Connie and family. He will forever be in your hearts and memories.
Posted by Ivy on
So sorry about Jimmy. I too remember him from my childhood. May God
bring peace and healing to his family.
Posted by Charlie & Debby Bier on
Sorry to hear about Jim, I remember the fun times when he made it out to the farm. I remember when Jim,George and myself pushed around the big horse buggy with the big four wheels . Great times. I think I was around 7-8 years old.
Posted by Genie Mascardelli on
There was a wonderful summer when I got to stay with Jimmy at the magical house on Jane Street where he lived with my beautiful cousin Joanie. The house at #36 that had the big meteorite found in a field on the Bier farm years before sitting thereo plunked right there on the front stoop... A marvel to be sure...(I wonder where it is now?)

Along with Aunt Evelyn, Uncle Fred and the most fascinating girl in the world at the time, my cousin Joanie ... I was part of the family and It was a time to remember... The one great summer when everything was perfect and heaven for a time descended to become the summer playground for Jimmy and me... It was just perfect... Jimmy took me into his world ... Swimming in the ice cold water of the local quarry ... Hanging out with the other kids, I remember David McClay... in the park in Hagersville on those balmy summer nights where everyone in town would gather... those evenings that seemed to last forever ... Meeting the local girls that really seemed to like me an exotic stranger making a fuss over me and flirted in their own unusual way. Everyone on earth at the age of 12,should have a memory like mine locked away in their heart and the summer with my amazing, mischievous and resourceful full of life and more cousin Jimmy Bier is mine and although we we grew up and lived very different lives he was always with me locked preciously away along with all of the memories forever... God rest you soul Jimmy so well loved and now for a time having gone ahead of the rest of us on the Great Adventure!
Posted by Dennis, Mary, Ghislaine Cucksey on
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Connie and your family. RIP Jim
Posted by Wendy (Curnow) Anderson on
I am sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Jim and I both attended Hagersville Public School at the same time. He presented an air of joie de vivre, a wonderful sense of mischievous humour and a hint of mystery or danger to a rather normal, proper young town girl. Jim's gentle kidding was never malicious or hurtful, he made you feel included in the group. Although we didn't keep in touch over the years except for the occasional funerals we both attended, he was still the same old Jim - a good person and someone you looked forward to seeing. My sympathy to Connie and her family ... may Jim continue to live on in the memories of all he touched.
Posted by Graham Norval on
Every now and then someone comes into your life and makes a lasting impression. Jim Bier was one of those people. I have so many good memories of Jim and Connie and Karen and I it would be hard to recount them here. Our lives were bonded together through our time with the Hagersville Kinsmen...so many memories, most of them not suited for this spot. Jim was a true friend. Always there to help: share a laugh or a tear. We will miss him, but have a ton of memories to keep us laughing forever. "Happy to meet, sorry to part, Happy to meet again ".
Posted by David & Linda Reynolds on
Condolences to Connie and family. Linda and I will always remember the good times when just married we would stay with Jim & Connie above the funeral home in Hagersville and when they would come to the Soo and stay with us. After such a long struggle rest in peace Jim.
Posted by Jim & Bonnie Howden on
Our deepest condolences Connie & family, saddened to read of Jims' passing. May all your great memories & moments keep him forever by your side.
Posted by Vince & Marilyn McCurdy on
Condolences to the family. I remember Jim when he brought flowers from the funeral home where he worked to the Nursing home where I worked (Marilyn)The residents loved them. Jim was one of the first we met when we came to Hagersville in 1973. We bonded through the Kinsmen,s Club, the Church and the golf tournaments we used to have at Grand Bend. We are saddened at the passing at another good friend
Posted by Wilf and Doreen Wallace on
We just learned yesterday of this very sad news. We have many fond memories of our old friend Jim, and wish we had been able to attend his memorial to wish him Godspeed.
We send our sincere condolences to his family.
Posted by Wilf and Doreen Wallace on
We just learned yesterday of this very sad news. We have many fond memories of our old friend Jim, and wish we had been able to attend his memorial to wish him Godspeed.
We send our sincere condolences to his family.
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