Jim was born in the family home on the 17 Jun 1912 at Waianakarua, Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
Jim ran a small garage at Waianakarua (not far from Waianakarua Hall), as a mechanic. Sadly he developed RSI and had to retire from his occupation. He and Phyllis removed to Frome Street in Oamaru. This photo from 2005 of the workshop, which is was on the main road.
Jim and Phyllis had 2 children, who are both still living.
Jim passed on the 09 Feb 1992 and Phyllis on the 28 Jun 2007.
Both are buried at Otepopo Cemetery, Herbert, Otago.
