James Pittman

Pittman: James Carl . Aug 22,1915 - Aug 20, 2011, loving wife Anita, married 68 years. Predeceased by son Roger Pittman, wife Lynn (since remarried) - 1 son Stephen Zaharia, his wife Sylvie, their daughter Chloe, Son David Pittman, wife Penny, daughter Amy Takekawa, her husband Akira, their son Masato, also Dave's daughter Jessica Pittman, son J.P. (James Peter) Pittman, Daughter Karen Berard, her husband Lee, sons Jason and Cody. Resident of Kelowna since 1947 and a World War II veteran. Through his various jobs dad helped build the province of B.C. From gandy dancing on the railroads, work on Mica Dam, road building of some of the major highways, and work on the original Okanagan Lake bridge. He also was a business man, co-owner of Interior Sand & Gravel in Kelowna in the 1950's as well as co-owner of Dyck's Garage in Lumby in the 1970's-1980's. Dad reason for working so hard was to care for his beloved dancing partner Anita and their family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 839 Sutherland Ave on Friday, August 26th, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery . Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299