APPLETON, James Robert Passed away on August 16, 2014 at the age of 73. Survived by his loving family, two daughters: Tracy Allan (Mike), Kim Proulx (Brent); son Shawn Appleton all of Kelowna; seven grandchildren: Ashley (Paul), Brittany (Ryan), Carly, Brooklyn, Jordan, Jessica and Ethan and one brother Ken Appleton (Evelyn) of Kelowna. Sadly predeceased by his wife Jeanette (2001) and his parents James and Ina Appleton. Jim was born and raised in Kelowna and chose to raise his own family here. He loved making people laugh through his emails and facebook messages. Friends and family are invited to Prayers on Wednesday, August 20th at 3:00 pm at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Road North, Kelowna, BC. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 21st at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment to follow in St. Theresa's Catholic Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 or Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077