James Andrew Plumridge

Jim, our Husband, Dad and Papa passed away peacefully on 18 June 2015 at the age of 92.

Those who will truly miss him are his wife of 68 years, Lu and their children: Dorie & Hagen Klose (Jay Klose & Sherry Magill, Kaitlyn, Brayden and Madelyn), (Randi & Johnny Delisimunovic, Luka and Anica), (Derek Klose, who passed away in 2005); Roni Anderson (Dena & John Sharkey and Jack), (Steven Malashewsky, Elsie, James and Lucia), (Jeff & Diane Anderson and John); and Kim & Sherri Plumridge (Rickie Leveille & Andy Rouchon, Madison, Josh and Brayden), (Troy Plumridge).

He was the youngest of 3 children (siblings: Wilfred and Jessie) born on 2 May 1923 to Walter and Emma Plumridge in Mission City.

Jim was an amazing man. Besides his love for his family he enjoyed the quiet solitude of fishing, horseback riding, hiking, gold panning, camping - actually anything outdoors. Both he and Lu also enjoyed square dancing. Major accomplishments in Jim's life were: Royal Canadian Navy, where he lied about his age in order to serve the Canada he loved as a gunner with the Combined Operations during WW ll, a Master Mason of Miriam Lodge and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Jim started his career making work boots in Vancouver but soon decided the outdoors was where he needed to be. His career path led him to work in logging camps on the BC coast and to dance the booms as he sorted logs for sawmills in Sechelt. In 1964 Jim, Lu and their three children moved to Vernon where they purchased acreage on the Old Kamloops Road and raised appaloosa horses. Jim became an accomplished lumber grader where his vast knowledge enabled him to teach his trade to others.

At Jim's request a celebration of life will be held for the family at a later date. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the amazing care givers at Noric House and Pleasant Valley Manor. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.