January 14, 2016
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A long-time farmer and businessman in the Ripley area, James "Elmer" Courtney, died Jan. 13, 2016, at the Kincardine hospital, in his 89th year.
He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Elliott) for more than 65 years.
Elmer was the only child born Dec. 18, 1927, to Mary (MacLennan) and Harold Courtney, in Kincardine.
Dear father of Lynn and Freda of RR 2, Ripley; Gail and Brian Johnson of Kincardine; Carmon and Bernice of RR 2, Ripley; and Joan and Mike Petersen of Edmonton, Alberta. Survived by his daughter-in-law, Carol; and his son-in-law, Rodger Ludwig.
Missed by his 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents, his son, Elliott (2010); and his daughter, Ann Ludwig (2013).
Over the years, Elmer farmed and ran a farm machinery business in the area. He enjoyed many hours coaching minor sports and later being a spectator. He was a cancer survivor and, with his wife and family, joined in the annual Kincardine Relay for Life, every year.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 17, from 1-2 p.m., at St. Andrew's United Church in Ripley, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m.
Interment, Ripley Cemetery.
Joyce (L) and Elmer Courtney (in yellow T-shirts) with members of their family at the 2015 Kincardine Relay for Life
Elmer (L) and Joyce Courtney with members of their family at the Ripley Reunion in August, 2015
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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