It is with deep regret that we report the passing of J.P. Bourne, Chief
Engineer of the St. Tutshi, who was found dead in his room on the steamer during the afternoon of July 20th, en route from Carcross to Taku. While subject to a known heart ailment, Mr. Bourne's health had been quite good this summer and his demise came as a distinct shock.
Julian Paul Bourne owas born in Woodstock, New Brunswiek, in 1878, and came to the Yukon about 1899. He helped in the construction of Christ Church, Whitehorse. He was Second Engineer on the following steamers, many of which linger only in memory:
Prospector, La France, Lightning, Zealandian, Canadian and White Horse. In the fail of 1912 he was promoted to the position of Chief Engineer, which berth he has held with the
British Yukon Navigation Co. ever since, working on practically all the steamers operated by the company. In the spring of 1934, Mr. Bourne was transferred to the Str. Tutshi on the Atlin Division.
"Paul," as he was called by his friends and associates, was a fine type
of man and a competent and valiable officer. During his long Years of service he made many enduring friends among the old Yukoners and company associates. Quiet, courteous and unassuming, he truly upheld the traditions of his position and of the New Brunswick pioneer stock, so many of whom are found in the front ranks of the builders of Western and Northern Canada.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. H. Jenkins, were held im Christ Church, Whitehorse, at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. D. Gordon, W. S. Watson, D. A. Muirhead, J. Rose, A. H. Haynes and W. D. MacBride. Floral tributes from
Skagway, Carcross and Whitehorse friends were many and beautiful. Interment Was made in Wlitehorse Cemetery at the former expressed wish of the deceased.
To his wife, now visiting in Island Falls, Maine, and to other relatives, we extend our sincere sympathy.
