CULHAM, James Wilbert Sr. dies peacefully at 92

James Wilbert Culham Sr., 92, died peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Saskatoon; he was a longtime entrepreneur who later focused on community service with the Shriners and is survived by his wife BettyAnn, children, grandchildren and extended family.

James Wilbert Culham Sr. died peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Saskatoon at the age of 92. He had a long and varied career that included work for CP Rail, the Canadian Oil Company and Shell Canada, and he later founded Culham Fuels and JW Culham Enterprises Ltd. His business expanded into recreational equipment and motorcycles and became one of Northern Ontario's larger dealerships. After retiring from business in 1983 he devoted much of his time to the Shriners and served as Potentate of the Rameses Temple until his full retirement in 1991. Key details: - Date and place of death: January 22, 2026, in Saskatoon; age 92. - Survived by wife BettyAnn Culham; children Beth Chartrand and Jim Culham (Sharon); stepchildren Lorne Gibb (Tina) and Bryan Gibb; grandchildren Tyler Chartrand (Chrissy), Trevor Chartrand (Stéphane), Michael Culham, Christopher Culham (Erin), Robyn Nagy-Quinton (Jamison), Kelsey Gibb, and Ryland Gibb (Tamara); and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. - Predeceased by parents Wilbert and Hilda Culham; sisters Mary Spear and Yvonne Stillar; brother Dougal Culham; and former wife Mary Alice Culham. - Career highlights: roles with CP Rail, the Canadian Oil Company and Shell Canada (Marine Bulk Manager in Parry Sound, 1964–1966); founded Culham Fuels in 1966 and later grew JW Culham Enterprises Ltd. into a major motorcycle dealership in Northern Ontario; retired from business in 1983. - Community service: active with the Shriners in Toronto and served as Potentate of the Rameses Temple until retiring in 1991. Summary: His family and community remember him for entrepreneurship, a lifelong interest in recreation and animals, and long volunteer service with the Shriners. Arrangements are in care of Prairieview Cremation and Memorial Services and online condolences are available at the funeral home's website. Undetermined at this time.