Jim passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born in New Wesminster in 1934. In 1965 he received his CGA designation. Jim worked for many years in the forest industries, Balco, Tolko, and Weyerhaeuser in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Jim is survived by wife Jean, daughters Sally (Jerry) and Jennifer (Brian), and grandchildren Andrew and Kate. He had many interests and many friends. He will be missed. There will be no funeral service at Jim’s request. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 1L6.
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I was sad to hear of jimmys recent passing but know he has not been In the best of health for sometime. Love the picture you chose as I believe that is in duffys pub. That was a fun evening as I recall. I have fond memories of jimmys garage sale days. Clint would always say ” how come jimmy shops but I end up buying the stuff” I remember you both taking us for dinner at the old battle house when Clint was so sick. Another memorable evening with a kind and gracious man. He came to fix a waterline at my house after Clint’s passing as he believed the job would not have been done to Clint’s standard. I have not seen jimmy for a few years but I will treasure those long ago memories. Rest in peace Jimmy O.
Our condolences to Jim’s family and friends. We worked with Jim throughout the 1993 Canada Games and always enjoyed his humour, his intelligence and his friendship. We were very sad to learn of his passing.
Melanie & Ralph Smith