June 11, 1947- April 4, 2016

James Peter Friesen of Kamloops passed away on April 4th, 2016 at 68 years of age.

Survived by his loving wife Angela Friesen and seven children: Michael (Sophia) Friesen of Kamloops, BC, Tanya (Stephan) Pearson of Victoria, BC, Curtis (Nadine) Friesen,  Mark (Christine) Friesen, Travis Friesen, Eric (Mandie-Jo) Friesen and Peter Friesen all of Kamloops, BC, as well as 26 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

James is also survived by sisters Elizabeth Friesen, Elaine Miller, Cheryl Magus, Sheila  Pashniak and a brother, Ron Pashniak.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Linda Friesen.

James loved gardening, playing chess, Bar-B-Quing and reading the Bible.

James loved Jesus Christ and sharing the Word of the Lord with everyone. James was an amazing loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends. Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do so between the hours of 6 and 8 PM on April 8th, 2016 at the Kamloops Funeral Home Rosewood Room (285 Fortune Drive).

A Celebration of Jame’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday April 9th, 2016  at Christ Community Church with Pastor Valen  Straley  officiating. Special thanks to: Kamloops Native Fellowship, Christ Community Church 1132, 8th street Kamloops, BC on behalf of Kamloops Native Fellowship V2B2X2.

• Date : 2016-04-04
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.