James “Jim” Walten Cunningham

It is with great sadness that the family of James ”Jim” Cunningham announces his passing at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary on Friday June 24, 2016 at 69 years of age. He was born in Calgary on May 18, 1947. He then later moved to Manyberries, Alberta, where he was raised. He graduated from high school in Medicine Hat, and then settled in Carstairs in 2004. He met the love of his life Deborah and they were married in 2002. James had an abundance of love and zest for life and it shone through his family and his home. James will be profoundly missed by his wife Deborah; his children Richard (Sarah) Cunningham, Cori (Len) Braun, Mike (Charlene) Lewis, Michaela Lewis and Kyle Lewis, and his grandchildren; Vanessa, Isaiah, Mackayla, Dylan, Andrew, Samantha, Kenneth and Phoenix. His parents, Edward and Phyliss Cunningham, predeceased him. A Wake was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Cermona Community Hall, followed by a celebration of his life at the Cunningham’s Farm. In lieu of flowers a memorial tribute in Jim’s name can be made to the Diamond Shine Foundation, c/o the Alberta Children’s Hospital