James Edward Dempsey passed away suddenly on May 4, 2019.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Sandra of 62 years, his children Jamie (Mark) Wilk, Gary (Sue) Dempsey and Lori Dempsey, and the joys of his life, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his younger brother Ed Dempsey. He is predeceased by his parents Sam and Mimi Dempsey, sister June Janning and brother Jack Dempsey.
Jim was born on June 30, 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta and moved to Kamloops in the 1940s. He was employed by CN Rail for 44 years and retired early to enjoy time with his family and friends.
Jim enjoyed golfing, curling, gardening, playing crib, travelling and cheering for his grandchildren from the sidelines, in numerous sporting events. He was also an avid Blazers season ticket holder.
