1952 – March 6, 2026 

It is with deep sadness that the family of Jim Davies announces his passing on Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Born and raised in Trail, B.C., Jim was the son of Austin and Hilda Davies and grew up alongside his siblings Shirley, Ken, and Marion. Trail was more than a hometown to Jim. It was part of who he was, and the values he carried through life reflected the close-knit, hardworking community that shaped him. 

After completing his studies at Selkirk College, Jim built a long and proud career with BC Tel/Telus, working a variety of roles over 35 years and serving as an active and committed union member. He believed in honest work, loyalty to the people beside him and the dignity that comes from a job done right. 

Outside of work, Jim was most alive when there was an engine involved. His love of motorcycles was lifelong and legendary, and his hot rod was a labour of love that brought him enormous pride. He had a gift for mechanical things, a patience and intuition that few people possess, and he was never happier than when he was building, fixing, or tinkering. When he wasn’t in the garage, you’d find him on the ski slopes in winter or out on the water at Heffley Lake in summer, usually with family close by. 

But what those who loved Jim will remember most is simple – Jim showed up. When a neighbour needed a hand, when a family member needed support, when his community needed a volunteer, Jim was there, without fanfare and without hesitation. He was the kind of man who made the people around him feel looked after, and that quiet reliability was perhaps his greatest gift. 

If Jim had a softer side, it was most visible with his grandchildren. Mason, Ainsley, Audrey, and Sophie had a way of bringing out a warmth and patience in him that those who only knew his tougher exterior might not have expected. Whether he was sharing a love of the outdoors, sneaking them into the garage for a look at whatever he was working on, or simply being the steady, reassuring presence that good grandparents are, Jim cherished every moment with them. They were, without question, among the great joys of his life. 

Jim is lovingly survived by his wife and partner of many years, Diane and her extended family; his daughter Alison Coggins, her husband Dwight, and their children Mason and Ainsley; and his son Trevor Davies, his wife Kathryn, and their children Audrey and Sophie. He was predeceased by his parents Austin and Hilda, and is survived by his siblings Shirley, Ken, and Marion and extended families. We extend our deepest sympathy to all family members and friends devastated by the loss. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Heffley Lake Community Hall. All who knew Jim are welcome. 

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Jim’s memory to the Heffley Area Community Wildfire Response Team, a cause close to his heart, via e-transfer to: heffleylakecommunityassociation@outlook.com 

Jim Davies loved his family, his community, and the open road. He will be profoundly missed by all who were lucky to know him. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Davies family.   

• Date : 2026-03-06
• Location : Kamloops