1927 - 2013
James Semple Smith of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on Friday, February 15th, 2013, at the age of 86 years.
James is survived by his loving wife Joan Vivian Smith. He also leaves to cherish his memory children: Don (Corine) Smith, Derek (Lynda) Smith, Derwood (Laurie) Smith, Dwayne (Claudia) Smith and Duncan Smith all of Kamloops. Jim also leaves to cherish his memory grandchildren: Leslie, Carrie, Andrea, Niomi, Adam, Ashley, Kirstin, Jailene, Chianne, Stephan, Lacee, Alexia, Aurora and many great-grandchildren as well as one sister Etta.
James was predeceased by his son Doug Smith and brother John.
Jim was born in Mapes, B.C. on January 10th, 1927. He served in the military and after being discharged he started a career of professional driving, hauling everything from logs, equipment, people and freight. Retiring in 1995 with a distinguished professional driving career and was deserving of a well earned rest.
Retirement was sweet with his beloved wife Joan. Their hobbies were obviously a spectacular yard, garden, love of the outdoors and nothing better than a good day of fishing with his good friends Roy and Wayne. Jim's caring tender, humourous qualities made him the loving gentleman that he was.

Gear down and pour it on dad,
keep on trucking we will miss you.

A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Mary Widmer officiating.
Donations maybe made in Jim's memory to the Overlander Extended Care Hospital or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
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