December 7, 1936 – April 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Motokado family announces the peaceful passing of James (Jim) Takashi Motokado on April 11th/2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on December 7/1936 in Duncan, BC to Kiichijiro and Kiku Motokado. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Satoe, sons Jim jr (Sheena) Motokado and Greg Motokado, as well as grandkids Morgan (Rae), Haley and Jennaya. Jim was the 6th born child of 10 children, and is survived by his sisters Mary, Ruth, Joyce, and Suzie and is predeceased by his parents, as well as his brothers Dick, Joe, Sam, Bob and George.

Jim lived a very full life. At the age of 6, Jim and his family, along with many other Japanese Canadians were evacuated from the BC coast to internment camps in Tashme, BC. Following the release of the Japanese Canadians, Jim went on to work in the sugarbeet farms in Alberta, then later into the grocery industry in British Columbia. He eventually retired from Safeway, after many years of service. Jim was many things, a volunteer of 15 years with the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department, the President of the Roadrunner Car Club, and a baseball player for the North Kamloops Mohawks, whom were later inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. Jim was a dedicated athlete, bowling 300 point games, being known as a “Pool Shark”, and golfing over 150 games in one season at the Sun rivers Golf Course.

Jim had many athletic and personal accomplishments in his lifetime, and took the same pride in his children and grandchildren’s successes. Jim was always on the sidelines being their biggest supporter. In his later years, he became a story teller, where he would share hilarious memories from the past that the family was hearing for the first time. We were constantly learning more about him and his life until the very end. The endless memories, achievements, wisdom and humour is all part of his legacy that will be remembered and carried on through his family and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Thomasse, Dr. Kambo and the Kamloops Home and Community Care.

In lieu of flowers or Koden, please consider a donation to the Kamloops Japanese Cultural Centre or to another charity of your choice, in memory of Jim.

A Celebration of Life for Jim Motokado will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2pm, at the Coast Kamloops Hotel in the Vista Room, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

Please RSVP to smotokado@hotmail.com.

You may join in the celebration via this zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82623489260?pwd=UFY3S1hsR2NuRCtWTzZzbzI2WFEzZz09

Meeting ID: 826 2348 9260

Passcode: 677350

To offer a message of condolence, visit Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-06-11
• Location : Kamloops