Obituary for Ursula James
JAMES,Ursula
Ursula Hedwig Luise James (neé Friemann, formerly Besteman) beloved wife of Clifford S. James passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 98, in Niagara Falls. Ursula was deeply proud of her three sons Al Besteman (Maureen), Rick Besteman (Rashmi Biswas), the late Douglas Besteman, and of her two grandsons Scott Besteman (Jilliane), and Marc Besteman (Elizabeth).
Born in Münster, Germany on April 12, 1924, Ursula was the beloved eldest child of Hugo and Charlotte Friemann. Ursula is predeceased by her two brothers Diederich, and Hanns-Hugo, and is survived by her dear sister Ilse Besteman (the late Arnold).
As part of a large and loving blended family Ursula will be missed by Clifford’s children: Eleanor James (the late Murray Schafer), Susan Barker-James (the late Robin Barker-James), Dianne Agate (John), Rod James (Terri), and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Along with her family, Ursula’s loss will be felt by close friends Maureen & Bill Poutney, Richard Baker, Jennifer Graham, and extended family in Germany and the UK.
The family would like to express thanks to the staff at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, Rainbow Unit, for their kindness and professionalism in caring for Ursula.
In keeping with Ursula’s wishes cremation and a private service have taken place. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Niagara Health Foundation
https://ofnhs.akaraisin.com/ui/inmemory/donations/start
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
Ursula Hedwig Luise James (neé Friemann, formerly Besteman) beloved wife of Clifford S. James passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 98, in Niagara Falls. Ursula was deeply proud of her three sons Al Besteman (Maureen), Rick Besteman (Rashmi Biswas), the late Douglas Besteman, and of her two grandsons Scott Besteman (Jilliane), and Marc Besteman (Elizabeth).
Born in Münster, Germany on April 12, 1924, Ursula was the beloved eldest child of Hugo and Charlotte Friemann. Ursula is predeceased by her two brothers Diederich, and Hanns-Hugo, and is survived by her dear sister Ilse Besteman (the late Arnold).
As part of a large and loving blended family Ursula will be missed by Clifford’s children: Eleanor James (the late Murray Schafer), Susan Barker-James (the late Robin Barker-James), Dianne Agate (John), Rod James (Terri), and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Along with her family, Ursula’s loss will be felt by close friends Maureen & Bill Poutney, Richard Baker, Jennifer Graham, and extended family in Germany and the UK.
The family would like to express thanks to the staff at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, Rainbow Unit, for their kindness and professionalism in caring for Ursula.
In keeping with Ursula’s wishes cremation and a private service have taken place. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Niagara Health Foundation
https://ofnhs.akaraisin.com/ui/inmemory/donations/start
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com