James Douglas Fife
1874–1959 (age 85)
Biography
James Douglas Fife, born in 1874, was a familiar figure in the neighborhood surrounding the Fife Family Cemetery, where many generations of his family gathered in both joy and mourning. He was known for combining a practical outlook with an open heart, listening carefully and stepping forward when his sense of justice called him to act.
His calm demeanor and hearty laugh sustained others through uncertain times, leaving those closest to him with many fond stories of his steady companionship. James now rests at the family cemetery, a place that preserves the enduring bonds he helped forge among kin and community.