RIP B. James Wensley

CMD UW · #1 Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 9:55 PM**

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Awesome.

I'm not too sure if any of the other forumers are aware of this, but B. James Wensley, a former Edmontonian architect passed away. He had designed a number of notable buildings in Edmonton including the Shaw Convention Centre, Jasper Properties, Illuminada and soon the Valleyview. He was in his 70's, the obituary was in the Edmonton Journal last week.

http://www.wensleyarch.com/

Coldrsx · #2 Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

Awesome.

I'm not too sure if any of the other forumers are aware of this, but B. James Wensley, a former Edmontonian architect passed away. He had designed a number of notable buildings in Edmonton including the Shaw Convention Centre, Jasper Properties, Illuminada and soon the Valleyview. He was in his 70's, the obituary was in the Edmonton Journal last week.

http://www.wensleyarch.com/

very sad news indeed and as you mention, our city was blessed by some great work of his.

RIP

Xelebes · #3 Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 10:45 PM**

Does anyone have the obituary on hand?

Airboy · #4 Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 11:01 PM**

There is a memorial Nov 16th (I Think) at Shaw Conference.

Hardhatdan · #5 Posted **Oct 27, 2009, 1:20 AM**

That is a shame. Very talented and I am a big fan of his past work and future projects.

CMD UW · #6 Posted **Oct 27, 2009, 2:04 AM**

I tried to find the obituary online but to no success. He will be sadly missed.

Airboy · #7 Posted **Oct 27, 2009, 3:03 PM**

There was a celebration of his life at Sutton Place in Vancouver Yesterday.

There is also a C of L in Edmonton November 16 at the Shaw Conference Centre from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society 5800 Mountainview Boulevard Delta BC V4K 3V6