Jim Brost

It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Brost announce his sudden passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, on May 8, 2023, at the age of 87 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his three children, David Brost (Jacquie Pill), Karyn Wist (David Dederer) and Randy Brost (Shelly). Jim also leaves eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Ruby (late, Marvin), Florence (late, Merle), Shirley (late, Donald); and one brother, Lance (Olive). Jim was predeceased by his parents Edward and Ida; sister, Irene (late, Boyd), brothers, Allan (late, Mabel), George (Corrine) and Gary; daughter in-law, Debra Brost; and grandson Eddy Brost. 

Jim was born January 30, 1936, on the family farm in the Norton area of southern Alberta. He left the farm when he was 26 to get married and start a family. Jim worked many years at the local Dairy until 1976 when he purchased his milk hauling business. Everyone around Medicine Hat knew him as "The Milkman". He operated that business until 2002 and then purchased a farm in 2003 near Wisdom. The farm was sold in 2006 and Jim was finally retired.

Jim enjoyed going out to the Wisdom farm puttering around and helping with chores.  For many years, he enjoyed meeting up with his fellow ol' Timers for morning coffee at McDonald's in Walmart to solve the world problems. He enjoyed cooking, canning, and growing his own vegetables in his garden. He was proud to be able to provide fresh vegetables to his family.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at Higdon Hall, the Wild Rose Room (2055 21st Ave SE) on Tuesday May 16, 2023, at 2:00pm. A private family graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery at a later date.

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