FUGETA, JIM Passed away peacefully at Trinity Care on July 6, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Jean in March, 1994. Jim (Dad) will be sadly missed and remembered by his son, Vance (Maureen) Fugeta of Penticton, BC, grandsons, Michael, Marcus, and Barrett of Vancouver, BC, daughter, Hallie (Gus) Peterson, granddaughters, Kira and Krista, and great-granddaughter, Jayda-Jean, all of Coquitlam, BC and many extended family and friends. Jim was a true "Penticton Pioneer" a resident since 1921. He was a devoted husband and father and developed many friends and acquaintances over the years. He was a vegetable gardener and worked tirelessly from "dawn to dusk" in the "Fugeta" garden before and after school as a young boy and continued gardening into his adult life. Jim contributed "bonsai" trees to the Penticton Japanese Garden which he grew from seed. He was owner/operator of Jim's Service (backhoe) and had many contracts with the City of Penticton and School District #67. He was also a member of the Penticton Shooting Sports for many years and had won over 200 trophies for his marksmanship. Jim also enjoyed square dancing with his wife Jean and took part in many of the activities at the Seniors' Drop-In Centre. Jim was a man of few words, although very proud and his work ethic was incredible. His face would light up when he smiled and he had a heart of gold. He was a true gentleman and he touched many people without even knowing it. A private family service will be held for Jim. Donations in Jim's name can be made to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3G8. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com
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