Obituary of James Webber

Rev. James “Jim” S. Webber, husband of the late Enid (Ironside) Webber passed away peacefully at Thomas Hall – Shannex, Fredericton, NB on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Born on October 20, 1934, in St. Charles, Illinois, USA, he was the son of the late Rev. Leroy and Freda (Didrichsen) Webber. Jim came to Canada in 1957 with his young family. He started as a bivocational pastor / school principal and later became a full time pastor in 1975. He pastored at various churches in Carleton and Victoria Counties, including, Woodstock Baptist Church, Forest Hills Baptist Church in Saint John, and concluded his ministry at Lakeville Corner Baptist Church. He was President of the Atlantic Baptist College (Crandall University) from 1982 - 1985; Jim was a professionally trained musician but after moving to Canada his instrument of choice was the saw. Although Jim’s health declined in recent years, he was able to attend the unveiling of the Webber Courtyard at Crandall University in 2015. Retirement allowed Jim to spend quality time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren of whom he was very proud. James is survived by his children; Marion (Dan Jamer), Ruth (Kevin Culberson), Fred (Dawn), Rob (Patti), and Laura; his grandchildren; Katie Jewett (Michael), Ed Jamer (Helen), Diana Seymour (Adam), Ben Jamer-Siordia (Isabel), Andrew Culberson (Katy), Sarah Hoyt (Nathan), Rebekah Logan (Anthony), Jon Webber (Sarah), Blaire Webber, Mitchell Webber and Miranda Webber; great-grandchildren, Peter, Isaac and Matthew Jewett, Shiloh and Simon Jamer, Annaclare, Miles and Malakai Culberson, Caleb and Cassidy Hoyt; sister, Betty King (Ross); brothers, Arthur (Teena) and William Webber; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two grandchildren; Elizabeth and Emily Culberson; sister, Janet; and brother, Leroy. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Brunswick Street Baptist Church on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2 pm with Pastor Greg Geldart officiating. Interment will take place in Woodstock Rural Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Emily Culberson Memorial Scholarship, Crandall University or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com