JAMES | (JIM) Thompson MacKay died on February 26 . at the age of 84 in Terrace. , James Thompson MacK- | ay, son of James Beattie and ~ > Elizabeth J; ane Mackay, was ‘born July 20, 1922 in Prince . Rupert, B.C. James (Jim) , _ attended Booth . Memorial School, then King. Edward. , School for one year, then - has shipped bodies and cre- returned to Booth Memorial until he graduated in 1939. He took a correspondence ‘course. in electricity. Jim ~~» came from a family of four ‘ children: three boys - Jim, David, George - and sis- ter Jean. All were born and . raised i in Prince Rupert. * Jim started an apprentice term with Love Electric. in’ - ‘Cow Bay but had to give it up, for health reasons. . He next went to work for - the BC Power Co, which was _ .. - wiring wartime housing and ‘commercial- buildings.’ He. ... left there ‘to work for Mott |. _ Electric, which was also . oe wiring wartime housing. . They Were also working - ' in. the ° Canadian“ National - Railway shipbuilding yard, © -where:a six. mine sweeping | _. ship -was constructed,. fol- - -.. lowed by the constriction of . 10 10,000-ton freights. — > ~ was stationed at the ship yard. -and could elevate large ships “out of the water, including “the freights built there. ‘=? Jim stayed with: this job.. til he joined the Canadian |" >... They also did refitting on - -some navy ships and repairs . .to:others, some of which be-' : longed to the American Ma- : *- tine Repair. - A large floating dry dock -, Army and became a signal ~.> Comps ‘electrician ‘and’ me-:.. "..chanic until the war in Eu- ©. rope ended. and he returned’ - _ to the shipyard to work on a " stnall China Coast freighter until the war with Japan — a ended. Jim’s father, James Beat- bodies. and = cremains Germany, India and many other places around the world. Over these 60 years, ‘tie MacKay, who had been . ‘general. foreman..for the ~ American“: Marine . Repair-. : _ that disbanded, decided. to Eo} move to Terrace. Here, he purchased a small carpenter shop owned by W. A. Kirkpatrick, who — retired ‘from making ‘sash, doors and caskets. _ After Kirkpatrick buried ' six friends, he. decided to ‘sell or: practically gave the business away. -James Beattie Mackay ‘and sons, Jim: and David, — took over the carpenter shop in June 1946 and became .the undertakers. The shop’s purchase also- included the stock of caskets. . 2 TR. Davis had started the carpentry business about 1919; he sold out to W.A. Kirkpatrick, who developed -. a sash and door business. - Eventually, all of this - became _MacKay’s - Funeral. Home’ in 1946. This: busi- ness at this location goes back many years. __ Talking to Mr. MacKay once, he said the first funeral - they did after they took over the business, was the Mc- ‘Dames baby funeral. Rufus Paul McDames died June 18,. 1946. Mrs. McDames said they have four babies buried at the Old Kitsumkalum Cemetery. ‘All boys, they died at full term, some lived to be only a few hours old. There had been 10,000 © soldier and air men’ during the war in Terrace who left _at war’s end, leaving many ‘buildings behind. _ - The Original Amy Fu- ° neral Chapel. was purchased - by J. B. MacKay and sons in ~ °1947-and moved from Park Ave. by Gordon Little and his D-8 cat. This became the first fu- ‘neral chapel, later moved to - the rear of the present day “-cghapele 8 MacKay’s Funeral Home “used to do it all, including : making caskets, graves, inaintaining the cem- -Eetery, preparing bodies for _ ' burial, arranging funerals, and even doing coroner’s work. Sometimes, they . even =: i fad to make a fire to thaw arn ae es 2 eS ee so the ground. MacKay’s Funeral Home digging | “MacKay’s Funeral Home has shipped to: Portugal, they have managed to expand and meet "business | since 1946 dies Jim Mackay and family pioneers of local funeral industry © - from the funeral ‘industry; the requirements of the Pacific Northwest . Region. mains to Portugal, Germany, India and many other places around the world. Over these — - 60 years, they have man- __YVONNE MOEN aged to. expand and meet the. requirements of. the Pacific . Northwest Region. ; Times’, have » - changed since MacKay‘ s first began providing funeral services in _ Terrace 60 years ago. | Columbia « . - Cellulose came,. built a new modern saw ‘mill in‘conjunction with’ the Pulp Mill i in Port Edward, ’ the aged”, the old Red Cross outpost hospital opened in 1948, . Alcan came into the pic- ture; the district of Kitimat developed and the smelter was constructed. The Cana- dian National Railway built a spur line to Kitimat, com- peted in 1955. og » Mills Memorial Hospital opened in 1961, plus much more, making Terrace” the hub of the Northwest. Jim served in the’ Village of. Terrace council, ‘school. district board, the hospital ; district improvement board,’ after. which’Mills Memorial ° “was constructed. The school - . district constructed a num- ber of new schools. ~ Jim became the president “of. the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce, the president of the Associate Chamber of Commerce and Alaskan Affiliates. All -of. the aforemen- tioned affected the growth of which in turn‘developed into - MacKay’s Funeral Services and Crematorium. Jim took his. funeral training at Mount» Pleasant ; Followed by’ ‘the “Home e for _DON’T FORGET TO FLOSS! ‘-- 'you brush them every day. But do you floss? Floss- =~ brushing to prevent dental decay _ helps clean between the teeth and un- ‘der the gumline, areas that brushing - alone can’t reach. or.other flavor in your mouth. Tape floss‘is thicker than regular floss, making it popular among people who have wide gaps be- tween their teeth. HOW TO FLOSS , Flossing won't be effective unless you do it Properly. Here are. " some steps, courtesy of floss.com: 1. Wrap 18 inches of dental floss lightly around your middle fingers. 2. Firmly grasp the floss with your index fingers. 3. Form a C shape, and slide floss up and down the area ‘be- - _ tween your tooth and gum tine. . ing daily is just as important as: " couver area, where she now » Noreen (Beamish), who was | . them. . o : grandchildren, plus’ many , “MacKay’s Carpenter Shop, Your teeth are definitely clean’ and periodontal problems. Flossing. . " «,. There are many kinds of dental floss, 7 - ‘and one is no better than another, so pick the floss that works best for you. There is waxed or unwaxed, . > flavored: or unflavored, and regular or tape. Waxed floss slides >. -easily between the teeth. Flavored floss leaves a minty, fruity ~ 4. Gently slide the floss in between both sides of your tooth. - Repeat on all teeth until finished. Don't rush, or you will not reap the benefits of flossing -- it should take two to three minutes. For more information on how to floss, consult your dentist or hygienist. . TWO NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE LUMINEERS” Whiten and make your smile perfectly beautiful - painlessly! . invisali ign ~ invisible, comfortable ‘teeth straightening _Dr. Thomas Nenninger Inc. General Dentistry © Orthodontic Services Park Avenue Professional Building - #101 - 4619 Park Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G1V5_ — (250) 635-1213 Toil Free 1-800-549-5594 e Fax: (250) 635-4633 in for coffee many times. ‘took over duties as the fu-' * ‘in 1948.at United Church on- _ total of 60 years. serving the _ betterment: of . Terrace. He Funeral Home and received — a lifetime membership from the F.S.A.B.C in 1998. - "Jim never did really retire . his interest in the business — always remained, dropping . . His daughter, Margaret, neral director. until 2004, when she moved to the Van-" works at Richmond Funeral . Home. i. While Jim was working at the old Red Cross outpost hospital, he met his first wife working as a nurse. They married in Terrace Lakelse Ave. with Dr. and Mrs. Mills standing in for . They had a family of four children’ — Marney, Doug,” Elaine, and Margaret. . “ * Jim‘is survived by his . loving wife “Ann, children © Marney, : Doug, Elaine, and Maggie, all their spouses, grandchildren and — step-_ friends. ° MacKay’s Funeral Home , The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - B3 TOT a TUTTO) OUUTON Ea wees euauunae ~ | TOP SELLER Royal LePage Terrace Congratulates Vance Hadley On being “Top Producer” — For the month of March _ Royal LePage Terrace nour Growth in sales means: a ny satisfied home Buyers & rovaLurace Sellers j in Terrace & Kitimat | TeRACE Mahe Meni te: 4724 Lazelle prone] - = OONIGREE — anne en A ed LL = VET Tat STEROL PEER VEE EIT SCIEN NIL 7 - al A) a vat oo A , vee : Lu ad “ ‘ fn. has to be the longest serving : business still operating :.by a local family in Terrace, a. Northwest. . - James (Jim) Thompson _ MacKay has certainly done ~ more than his share for the: H Helicopter rides, ‘demo Harley Davidson dommes, Tor to ay loeanivant bask not only leaves a legacy, but many memories. , _ “8 ORAL HEALTH-CARE TIPS that’s easy to follow and specific to your situation. m3. Use fluoride. Everyone can: benefit from fluoride mouth rinses or” " toothpastes. Fluoride strengthens developing teeth and helps prevent _ - decay in children and adults. Toothpastes and mouthwashes are good sources of fluoride. 4, Brush and floss to remove plaque. Everyone should brush and floss - ‘at least once a day (preferably twice or after every meal) to help remove plaque, the bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth. If plaque isn’t removed every day, it can combine with sugars to form acids that lead --to tooth decay, gingivitis and other periodontal diseases. - - 5, Make other oral-care products part of your-routine. 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Some people need to visit their - dentist more frequently than others. “TAKE ORAL HEALTH SERIOUSLY | "Many people take their oral health for granted. After all, what can 7 happen if you don't brush or.floss your teeth? Maybe a few cavities © or, at the worst, a root canal,.you think. But poor dental habits can. cause oral health problems like gum disease, which in turn can hurt other areas of the body. .. Researchers are finding possible links between periodontal infec- tions and other diseases throughout the body. Current studies sug- gest that there may be a connection between. periodontal (gum) - : disease and heart disease, stroke, low birthweight and other health . : conditions. In fact, research suggests that gum disease may be a more serious risk factor for heart disease than hypertension, smok- ing, cholesterol, gender and age, according to the American Acad- emy of Periodontology. - Current theories suggest that the problems lie with bacteria present “ _ during periodontal disease. When infected, the gums. may become : inflamed and bleed, making it easier for bacteria to find their way ° into the bloodstream through open sores. Then, periodontal bacte- * fia travel to major organs and begin new infections. , a ’ Heart disease is a major health issue that can result from periodon- ; ’ tal bacteria. Once bacteria reach the arteries, they can irritate them in the same way that they do gum tissue. This may cause arterial | j ’ plaque to accumulate in the arteries, which may.then lead to arterial ‘hardening and affect blood flow. Compromised blood. flow to your - heart can cause a heart attack. If arterial plaque dislodges and trav- . 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