Obituary of James Norval Stephenson

STEPHENSON - James N. Stephenson (Jim) passed away peacefully in Regina on Friday, October 10, 2008 at the age of 90 years. Jim was born August 2, 1918 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. Following his graduation from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Engineering, he joined the RCNVR in 1943, and served on the frigate HMCS Prince Rupert until 1945. In 1943, Jim married Olwen Maule, with whom he spent sixty-four happy years and had two children, Diane and Jim Jr. Jim had worked for SaskPower during his university career, and following his return from the war, joined them permanently. His career took him to North Battleford, Saskatoon, Estevan, and Regina. A highlight of his career was being appointed the first superintendent of the Boundary Dam Generating Station in 1958. He retired from SaskPower in 1977. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Anne Stephenson; sister Grace (Tom) MacDonald and Margaret (Armand) Stade; wife Olwen in 2007, and son Jim in 2008. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Diane; daughter-in-law Brenda; and three grandchildren, Amanda, Sarah, and Matthew. There will be a private interment in Floral, Saskatchewan at a later date. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com