James (Jim) Michael Howorko 81 years of age earned his angel wings on July 10, 2024, after a long and brave battle with cancer and heart disease. Peter and Annie Howorko were proud Ukrainian parents of Jim, born August 27th  1942, in Mannville, Alberta.

Jim built his life by working hard, over 30 years full time delivery driver and livestock farmer, he believed in “work hard and enjoy life”. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jim. His humor, playfulness, and contagious smile were a gift-. He loved being with family and friends, creating memories travelling and spending time at the lake, enjoying the breeze in his boat, fishing at sunrise, and campfires at sunset.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Elaine of 26 years and her son Arlyn, and his three daughters with his late wife Sharon; Janet (Pascal), Sheila (Andy), Tina (Jad) and grandchildren Alex, Ryan, Bridget, Preston, Olivia, Jude, and several nieces and nephews. Jim, also survived by sisters-in-law Rita and Susan, and predeceased by his brothers, Eddie, Peter (Annie) and Jack.

The funeral will be Tuesday July 23, 2024, viewing at 12:00 pm, followed by mass at 1:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Parish (4708 50 Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta), burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery (1 kilometer east of Township Road 492) returning to St. Anthony’s Parish for refreshments and lunch.

If you wish, you may support by donating to a charity of your choice, or the Canadian Cancer Society or the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.

Arrangements in care of Colleen Sekura, Drayton Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services  587 673-1688.

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