James William Vipond, January 2, 1927 – May 22, 2026

James William Vipond, age 99 of Nanaimo BC passed away May 22, 2026 at the Cowichan District Hospital. Bill was born nearly one hundred years ago in Nanaimo to Thomas and Gertrude Vipond on January 2, 1927. Predeceased by this parents, his brothers Lloyd and Winston, his sisters Kathleen and Jane, his wife of 70 years Shirley, son Mike and daughter Janet. He is survived by his son Bill (Donna), grandchildren Dustin (Brittany), Chelsea (Jamie), Laura (Brad), Aimee and Janine plus 15 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter, Bill spent many years logging, trapping and hunting. He kept bees for a number of years, selling his honey and then later on selling his bees to Fredrich’s Honey. He later worked and retired from the City of Nanaimo. Bill and Shirley spent many years travelling the back roads of Vancouver Island and throughout BC, hunting and fishing, enjoying the true outdoors. He was a quiet man with a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the wildlife and plants they encountered. We wish to thank all the doctors, nurses and care aids on the 3^rd Floor, West Wing at the Cowichan District Hospital for their compassion and kindness. He is reunited with his wife now and finally at peace. No service by request.

• Date : 2026-05-22
• Location : Duncan, BC