James W. "Jim" Gingrich

1947 - 2004  (57 years)

• Name	James W. "Jim" Gingrich
  Born	14 Sep 1947	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Name	Jim Gingrich
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-26191
  Died	11 Nov 2004	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Buried	Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Person ID	I26191	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2025

  
  

  Father	Ivan M. Gingrich,   b. 22 Dec 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Jul 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Matilda F. Weber,   b. 8 Apr 1920,   d. 24 Dec 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 96 years)
  Married	8 Apr 1920  [3]
  Family ID	F18524	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bonnie Lucille Albrecht
  Last Modified	13 May 2025
  Family ID	F18513	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Passed away peacefully, at his home, while surrounded by his family and close friends, on Thursday, November 11, 2004. Jim was 57. Beloved husband and best friend of Bonnie (Albrecht) for 33 years. Jim was a devoted and loving father to Tara of Toronto and Jason of Waterloo. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Matilda Gingrich of Elmira; brother and sisters, Florence and Darrel Jantzi, Pauline and Allen Martin, Cliff and Yvonne Gingrich, Carol and Dalton Jantzi and Darlene and Eric Frede. Jim will also be fondly remembered by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lucille and Harry Albrecht of Kitchener; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay Albrecht and Sylke Spiller, Darlene and Dwight Gingrich, Roger Albrecht, Marilew Albrecht and Steve Martin, Matthew Albrecht and Meagan Earle; his nieces and nephews and many dear and special friends. He was predeceased by his father, Ivan Gingrich; brother, Larry Gingrich and brother-in-law, Tim Albrecht. Jim lived his life with integrity. He showed us compassion and acceptance and what it meant to be a friend. He will be remembered for his vibrant personality, adventurous spirit and passion for life. His friendship will be missed. Jim was a dedicated employee of Decortile Ltd. in St. Jacobs for nearly 30 years where he was Project Manager. He was active at Erb Street Mennonite Church where he was a former chair of the Board of Property and very involved in the recent building project. Jim loved being on the water and especially enjoyed the last two summers sailing with his family aboard his sailboat, "Home Free." Friends are invited to share their memories of Jim with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, today (Saturday) and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb Street West, Waterloo, on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Cremation has taken lace. Following the service, friends and relatives are invited to join the family for the committal service at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. In memory of Jim, donations The Record, November 13, 2004

  
  

• Sources

  [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of James Gingrich - November 13, 2004. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68398234/james-w.-gingrich. [S120] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Hawkesville Union CC#4529 Waterloo Region Branch, OGS. Gingrich/ married December 27th 1939/ Ivan/ Gingrich/ Dec. 22, 1919/ July 20, 1999/ Matilda/ Weber/ April 8, 1920/ In Thee O Lord I trust [Back] Gingrich

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 14 Sep 1947 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 11 Nov 2004 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth