Jim Rustad

The world has lost a great man, a pillar of the Prince George community, as well as, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. James “Jim” Murray Rustad passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born in 1937. Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 67 years, Noreen Rustad. …The Rustad family came to Prince George from Saskatchewan in the mid 1940’s, and Jim grew up as part of the family that built and ran the Rustad Bros. sawmill and planer mill which became an important part of the region’s economy. Jim took on increasing responsibilities until he was President in the early 1970’s. Jim played a leading role in the forest industry of BC including chairing the Council of Forest Industries and other provincial boards. The forest industry recognized his contribution with the Paul Bunyan Award in 1992. Northwood bought the mill in 1991, and Jim worked for 3 more years and then retired.