James Parker Pattison, proud graduate of UBC, quietly passed away on April 29, 2019, at the age of 91. 

Born August 25, 1927, in Richmond, BC, Jim moved to Toronto not long after his graduation to take on a position as chemist at CIL paint. This is where he met his wife of over 65 years, Marion Ruth Lindsey. 

Later in life, he joined the Ontario Public Service, where he moved up the ranks to become a director. The job had little to do with chemistry, but his work was always technical. For example, he redesigned the Ontario Provincial Police uniforms and assigned government buildings based on analyzing asset usage. 

Jim was a lifelong learner with an ever-expanding list of hobbies, including piloting planes and gliders, travelling, playing the piano, being part of a math society, and day trading. He was a classic: he had a warm personality, and he was good-natured and always polite.

Jim was predeceased by his daughter, Marianne. He left behind his wife, Marion (who passed away soon after on September 25, 2019), his sons, Bruce (Chantale), Robert and Glenn (Gita), and his granddaughter, Taryn Pattison.