James David Balfour

On the afternoon of August 14, 2024, James “Jim” David Balfour passed away during a surgical procedure at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Jim was 66 years old. 

Jim was born in Biggar, SK. to Alex and Myrtle Balfour in December 1957. He worked for the Canadian National Railway as a Welder for 37 years. He met his wife, Shelley, in 1976 at a mutual wedding they both attended, and were later married themselves in 1982. They had two children together, Brittney and Corey, whom he was both incredibly proud of for their own achievements.

Jim was a family man and loved spending time with his wife and children. He had an incredible love for animals and cherished his fur babies and grandpuppies. He enjoyed drawing, diamond painting, traveling and watching old tv shows and westerns. He was a Montreal Canadiens fan and enjoyed watching hockey when the season came. Jim bowled on a men’s only league at Fairhaven Bowl and met many great friends along the way. Jim had a goofy sense of humour with his witty jokes and comebacks, he could always put a smile on your face. 

Jim was predeceased by his father Alexander, mother Myrtle, sister Lorna, sister Beverley, brother Mervin, nephew Shawn, niece Ashlee, and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He is survived by his wife Shelley, daughter Brittney, son Corey, fur baby Kiwi, grandpuppies Ripley and Shadow, nephew Guy Adams, as well as several other nieces, nephews and cousins. 

A Celebration of Jim’s life will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm at Cherished Memories Funeral Home- 591 Centennial Dr. N, Martensville, SK.