Wellheiser, James Patrick

Passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday March 13th, 2017 at 70 years of age.

Beloved husband of Robin Bull

Dear Brother to Carol Hepburn and Husband Keith, Enid Grine and husband Bruce, John Eckenswiller and wife Mary Ann, David Eckenswiller and wife Gina, Wayne Eckenswiller and wife Janice and Shannon Eckenswiller.
Also survived by his daughters Tammy Bender and her husband James and Amy Adams and her husband Joshua;
Sons Tyler Bull and girlfriend Tyla, Matthew Swackhammer, Ryan and Hunter; Grand Daughters Alyssa Ann Bender
Chantel Bender, Melanie Bender and Layla Marie Adams.

Predeceased by his Mother Anne Marie Wellheiser ( Wandt) and Leonard Albert Wellheiser and birth mother Peggy Marjory Eckenswiller.

Beloved Elder, an amazing human being. Known to many as Jim, Jimmy, Crazy Jim and Bear. Jim was a very unique person who was always there to help his family and friends. Jack of all trades, master of many. Jim could chat up a storm but was always full of wisdom that he shared with so many people.

He will be very much missed, but Always Loved.

Cremation has taken place.

Friends may call the Ayr Chapel, WM Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on March 16 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM for memorial visitation. A private traditional indigenous ceremony to be held later.

Donations can be made in memory of Jim to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.ca or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-632-8228

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