JIM (TINY) STEVENSON
April 27, 1953 - February 19, 2005
James Robert Stevenson passed away
suddenly in his home on February 19, 2005,
at the age of 51.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Robert
and Lilian Stevenson. Jim leaves to
remember and mourn his passing, his sister
Linda, nephew Stacy (Tracy), niece Sage,
as well as many dear family and friends.
Jim was born April 27, 1953 in Transcona
where he grew up. It was here that he
created many a lasting friendship and also
where his passion for motorcycles and
music began. Jim's career began in 1974
when he crossed paths with the comedy duo,
Maclean and Maclean. He became their Road
Manager. Together they did many tours of
Canada and Europe. This led Jim to tours
with The Guess Who, The Stampeders, David
Wilcox, The Downchild Blues Band, to name
a few.
Tiny, as many know him, provided personal
security for many, many stars. The most
memorable was as the bodyguard for Mick
Jagger during the infamous El Mocombo
concert in Toronto in the late 1970's. In
1987 Jim added a new role to his career
path. He helped forge the emerging Motion
Picture and Television production industry
in Manitoba, as well as the concert
industry. This work in transportation
continued until his untimely passing.
Some of Tiny's best times were spent
cruising the highways of North America on
his Harley-Davidson. Those journeys always
included the annual pilgrimage to Sturgis
in South Dakota. Other favorite
destinations included New Orleans,
Arizona, and Fargo.
Tiny gave his time, love and commitment to
support Tom Jackson's Huron Carole, the
unpublicized Christmas Eve Dinner for the
homeless in Winnipeg, and any cause or
soul who happened his way. Jim was caring,
thoughtful, generous, and selfless. He
constantly put others ahead of himself,
regardless of his situation. Anyone Tiny
came into contact with was left with an
indelible impression, not soon to be
forgotten. He touched many lives and will
be sorely missed. In the immortal words of
The Rolling Stones, raise a glass to the
salt of the earth.
In lieu of flowers please make donations
in Jim's memory to the Canadian Diabetes
Association. A special scholarship fund in
his name will be created.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held
on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 between 5:00
p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the East End
Community Club, 517 Pandora Ave. E. KORBAN
FUNERAL CHAPEL
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
February 27, 2005
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