It is with great sadness that the Motokado family announces the peaceful passing of James (Jim) Takashi Motokado on April 11th/2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on December 7/1936 in Duncan, BC to Kiichijiro and Kiku Motokado. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Satoe, sons Jim jr (Sheena) Motokado and Greg Motokado, as well as grandkids Morgan (Rae), Haley and Jennaya. Jim was the 6th born child of 10 children, and is survived by his sisters Mary, Ruth, Joyce, and Suzie and is predeceased by his parents, as well as his brothers Dick, Joe, Sam, Bob and George.
Jim lived a very full life. At the age of 6, Jim and his family, along with many other Japanese Canadians were evacuated from the BC coast to internment camps in Tashme, BC. Following the release of the Japanese Canadians, Jim went on to work in the sugarbeet farms in Alberta, then later into the grocery industry in British Columbia. He eventually retired from Safeway, after many years of service. Jim was many things, a volunteer of 15 years with the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department, the President of the Roadrunner Car Club, and a baseball player for the North Kamloops Mohawks, whom were later inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. Jim was a dedicated athlete, bowling 300 point games, being known as a “Pool Shark”, and golfing over 150 games in one season at the Sun rivers Golf Course.
Jim had many athletic and personal accomplishments in his lifetime, and took the same pride in his children and grandchildren’s successes. Jim was always on the sidelines being their biggest supporter. In his later years, he became a story teller, where he would share hilarious memories from the past that the family was hearing for the first time. We were constantly learning more about him and his life until the very end. The endless memories, achievements, wisdom and humour is all part of his legacy that will be remembered and carried on through his family and friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thomasse, Dr. Kambo and the Kamloops Home and Community Care.
In lieu of flowers or Koden, please consider a donation to the
Kamloops Japanese Cultural Centre or to another charity of your choice,
in memory of Jim.
A Celebration of Life for Jim Motokado will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2pm,
at the Coast Kamloops Hotel in the Vista Room
1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
Please RSVP to smotokado@hotmail.com.
You may join in the celebration via this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82623489260?pwd=UFY3S1hsR2NuRCtWTzZzbzI2WFEzZz09
Meeting ID: 826 2348 9260
Passcode: 677350
Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
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8 Tributes
Sat and Family:
Our sincere condolences for your loss. We will remember Jim for his smile and quiet sense of humor.
It has been a great pleasure to have known Jim along with Sat and their familiy..Many happy memories of fun nights at the Dallas Fire Hall..then golf games at Sun Rivers…you were great fun Jim and you will be missed by us all…Garth and Baraba Carr.
Dear Satoe,and Family,
We are saddened to learn of Jim, we express our condolences to you all.
Jim was a great friend to us all, he was the very best.
We will miss him.
Michael Megumu and Diane Yamamoto
Dearest Sat and all the Family: deepest condolences, sad news of Jim’s passing. I as part of a very large Safeway family love Jim so much. He was so wonderful to all of us over those many years we worked together. Always smiling and not missing a greeting of “how are you” then a little funny to start the day. Quietly going about his job best co worker to all of us! Farewell Jim and God bless.
Dear Sat and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. He will be missed for so many reasons – all special. Kamloops was a better place with him in it.
Dearest Sat and family,
We wish we could be there to hear the story-telling of such a great man. Always a smile and a beautiful human being.
So grateful we were your neighbors.
Carol and Art Johnsonn
Memories…I worked with Jim for many years at Safeway.
Jim was in my opinion one of the best produce people I have ever worked with.
As a man of few words, he let his work do the talking.
Will miss you Jim. Rest In Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sat and Family.
Dear sat and family
We send our condolences for the loss of Jim.
He was the most kind person with a great sense of humour. Please except our heartfelt hugs to all
And we were very honoured to know your family.
Sincerely on the behalf of the Collins Familiy