Takeo (Tak) Shimodaira, aged 91 years passed away at Royal Inland Hospital on March 13, 2013.

He is survived by his sister-in-law Mary, nephew Ross, nieces Val, Cheryl, Leanne (Ray), and great-nieces, Samantha and Kelsey. He is also survived by a large extended family and his many friends at Renaissance Retirement Home.

He was predeceased by his parents Takezo and Yone, his sister Emiko and his brother John.

Tak was born and raised in BC. He graduated from high school at the start of World War II and was sent to road camp, and wasn't able to further his education. Instead, he worked as a mill wright and retired from the Crown Zellerbach sawmill in Armstrong. He had many interests, especially in steam trains, and science, especially in the field of astronomy.

Tak was a great supporter of the Kamloops Blazers and the BC Lions. He was a season ticket holder for many years with the BC Lions and would take the Greyhound bus to Vancouver to attend the games. He was also a season ticket holder with the Kamloops Blazers and eagerly attended all the home games and listened to the away games on his radio. He wore his flashing Kamloops Blazer hat with pride whenever they won a game.

A private family Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013.

Koden and flowers are gratefully declined.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renaissance Retirement Home is appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services
250-374-1454