It is with deep sadness. We announce the passing of James, Jim, Jimmy, Zim, Dim on January 15th. 2026, in Kamloops British Columbia, with his daughter and son by his side in his final moments.
James was born November 16th, 1956 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the first born of eight to James and Claire Whitmore. Soon after he was born, the family moved to Kamloops to build a big beautiful life.
James will be lovingly remembered as the best Grandpa, father, uncle, brother, cousin, and friend. Growing up in Kamloops his whole life provided the opportunity to create flourishing friendships and memories throughout his years. Many of those memories were made alongside his lifelong best friend, Jim Mobley – thank you to Cheryl for putting up with their shenanigans all these years. James loved driving and a good chunk of his career was long haul trucking. James later began working at Costco where he made even more friendships and very quickly was recognized as the Costco gas bar guy. James was certainly well known here in the loops. He was always cracking many jokes, impersonating Donald Duck for the grandkids and was always a really good time to be around. Thank you to the Kami crew for enriching his life for all these years.
He was pre-deceased by his parents James and Claire Whitmore, son Donald Whitmore, sister Blanche Buchner and brother Patrick Whitmore.
Left to mourn his loss, daughter Leanna Alford (Brett), son Brandon Whitmore (Nikki) grandchildren, Hailey and Elijah Whitmore, Ryder and River Whitmore, Trae and Casey Alford, sisters Ellen Whitmore (Sharon), Suzanne Huber (Brian), Carolyn Bilkey (David), brother Paul and Andrew Whitmore. Also left to mourn James, many nieces and nephews, along with very dear friends and co-workers.
The family would like to thank all of the many visitors who came to see James in his final few days. In keeping with James’ wishes, no memorial service will be held. Family and friends will gather in the spring to spread his ashes at one of the many lakes he and Jim frequented.
The family would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Royal Inland Hospital Cancer Clinic and the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice for their exceptional care and kindness during James’ final days. Thank you to Dr. Mavis Hollman for taking such good care of James for many years before retiring.
James will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of those who loved him.
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our most heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your dad, grandfather and good friend, hugs to all the families we are going to miss him terribly, and his laugh and jokes too love you guys Jim and cheryl.
one of kamloops greatest charecters always a joker with a joke to tell and a beer to drink. jimmy will be missed by all condolences to the family
I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.I have so many fond memories of Jim,from camping to concerts,house parties,road trips,and Sundays hanging out at Mission Flats beach.Jim was the center of our friend group,always smiling smiling,up for adventure,and so much fun to be around.His jokes and sayings have stood the test of time as we still refer to them as ‘Whitmore sayings.’He was a good man with a big heart and he was so proud of his kids and grandkids.My sincere condolences to the Whitmore family.Memories of Jim will live forever.
Barb Sweet
I met Jim back in the late 1970’s at my brothers motorcycle shop on Tranquille Road. We had endless laughs and adventures as roommates at Larry and Barbs house. There were ongoing crib games, minibike racing in the snow track around the house and introducing me to some great bands; Supertramp, Yes, ELO etc. Be it playing foosball at all our local haunts, hangover Redeyes on Saturday mornings or riding shotgun on his deliveries to 100 Mile and everywhere in between. I will never forget the trek we took to Bella Coola one Thanksgiving long weekend. Jim was a great friend to me, as one of the transplants from Vancouver he welcomed us all into his world. I will always look back on those days of innocence with fond memories.
My sincere condolences to the Whitmore family.
Paul McEwan
To the Whitmore Family, sorry to read of your loss. Another angel has been fitted with their wings. I knew James through Suzanne and Carolyn; I knew him from St. Ann’s Academy and then High School. I lost touch. I got married in 1994, came back to Kamloops for a while, and then, in 2022, went back to Saskatchewan and retired. I can be reached at ranger061@gmail.com if you wish.
Leanna and Brett and family.
Sorry for your loss. If I can be of assistance call me any time.
Sadly, the world is a much quieter place, without Jimmy in it. The jokes, the stories, the adventures, and the memories will remain in our hearts & our minds for an eternity, which also happens to be the length of time that we will all miss him.
Big love, gentle hugs, and many condolences to all of the Whitmore family and to all of Jimmy’s friends.
Suzanne Brian and family our condolences I know you talked fondly of your brother Jim. sending hugs xoxo Vera and Doug Swaine