We Remember
JAMES, William “Bill”
July 23, 1939 — August 31, 2023
William James, or more commonly known as “Bill”, was born on July 23, 1939 in New Westminster, BC to Abram and Maude James of Langley, BC.
Bill passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 84. Bill is survived by his wife of 31 years, Verna. He is also survived by his four children, Cynthia (Doug) Harper of Whitehorse, Kathy (Warren) Peers of Kelowna, Patti James (Paul Barkauskas) of Didsbury, Alberta, and his son Gary James of Penticton. Also included are his 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his five step-children all of Kelowna, Debbie (Dean) Neilsen, Dan Pellegrini, Tracey Pellegrini, Sandy Pellegrini, and Nicky (Dean) Gawdun. Also included are his 15 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren.
Bill will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A Memorial of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 2pm. It will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 625 Franklyn Rd., Kelowna, BC.
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Service
Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM
Location
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sep 05, 2023
Dear Verna and all of Bill’s family . I’m deeply saddened to hear that our dear friend has fallen asleep . But it will not be long when we will see him again with a beautiful smile , a quiet and loving attitude and an amazing faith in his loving God Jehovah . I knew Bill for some years . He was a very devoted man to his loving wife , to his family and to his beloved preaching work . He will rise at the call of our masters voice to enjoy that beautiful paradise that he spoke of often. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Verna and family. Sincerely – Thomas Burd