James (Jim) Robinson Whitehead
March 7, 1930 – March 3, 2013
James (Jim) Robinson Whitehead, aged 82 years of Claresholm, passed away suddenly, at the Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday, March 3, 2013.
Jim is survived by his twin brother Jacob (Jake) Whitehead. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Blanche; a sister Stella (Gust Bonetti); brothers Lee-Noy, George, Alfred and Bud (LeRoy) Whitehead.
James (Jim) was born in Cardston, Alberta. He received his education in Claresholm and later moved to Calgary where he and Jake became Barbers. They also did odd jobs including gardening. They moved back to Claresholm in 1999, where they operated a Barber Shop from their home. Jim and Jake always had a beautiful vegetable and flower garden. They were well known in the community and often had a duet to sing for all that would listen.
A graveside service was held at the Claresholm Cemetery on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Royce Woodruff presiding.