1926 — May 7, 2024

James (Jim) Olver of Kamloops passed away May 7, 2024 at age 98.

He was predeceased by his wife Janet, his sister Flora Brokenshire and his grandson James. He is survived by his son Glen (Colleen) of Terrace, daughter Sharon of Ottawa and granddaughter Angela of Terrace.

Jim was born in Killarney, Manitoba in 1926 and moved to Vancouver in 1942. In 1944 he joined the army and went overseas with the Canadian Scottish Regiment and returned to Vancouver in 1946.

Mom and Dad were married in 1951 and moved to Port Hardy where he worked as a radio operator for 3 years, then moved to Ashcroft. In 1966 the family moved to Kamloops where he worked at the Kamloops airport as a flight services specialist until he retired in 1986.

The family would like to offer a special “thank you” to the staff at Royal Inland Hospital and the staff at Chartwell for the excellent care he received.

In Jim’s memory donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

There will be no service.

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2024-05-07
• Location : Kamloops