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April 1, 1954 - July 4, 2019
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of James "Jim" Dorward on July 4th, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC.
Jim was born and raised in Saskatchewan, he then came to the west coast after high school and made BC his home.
Jim worked at the Somass Mill his entire life and was a proud member of the United Steelworkers Union local 1-85.
He was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Al Dorward, older brother John and niece Stephanie Dorward.
Jim, a loving husband and devoted family man will be greatly missed by his wife Pearl, together 47 years, their 7 children, 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, his 6 remaining siblings, and numerous extended family members.
Jim's funeral service was held on July 8th, 2019 at the Chapel of Memories.
He will forever be in our hearts.


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