Obituaries

FEHR, James "Jim" Douglas

October 17, 1940 - February 21, 2021

In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 21, 2021, Jim Fehr passed away quietly at the age of 80 at Kelowna General Hospital after a short fight with pneumonia, and a broken heart. Jim longed to be reunited with his wife of 55 years, Victoria Marlene Fehr, who passed away only 4 months prior.

Survived by his only son Ryan (and his wife Nicole); grandchildren Jaymie (husband Colten), Emily, and Noah; great-grandson Nixon; brothers- and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; and countless good friends, Jim was predeceased by his wife Victoria; parents Jakob and Ida; sisters Linda and Joyce; brothers Ivan, Sid, and Eugene.

Born in Hanna, AB, Jim will be remembered for his love of sports (and a dislike for the refs!), for his love for camping, fishing, and the outdoors, and for the wood pile he always kept stacked 7' tall at their once permanent site at Happy Valley campground! Jim often reminisced of his involvement with the Kelowna Kinsmen club and the K-40's, and all of the good times that he enjoyed with all of his friends there. He retired after 35+ years in the auto parts industry, and split most of his time between watching sports, and being with the good friends he enjoyed at Holiday Park.

Due to the local restrictions regarding gatherings, no formal funeral assembly will be organized.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Muscular Dystrophy Canada in Jim's memory, muscle.akaraisin.com.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com (click direct link below)

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/fehr-james-jim-douglas

Condolence Messages

Feb 27, 2021
To Ryan and family, I am sorry for your loss. You lost two parents in a short time. My condolences.

Donna Dufort Lake Country Lodge
Feb 26, 2021
Salt of the Earth. Worked with Jim at Canadian Tire. A true gentleman. RIP Jim!

Lesley Johnston
Feb 26, 2021
Pie irons, your Mom & Dad always made sure when there was a campfire, the pie irons came out. Who knew that bread & applesauce could taste so good ??

Hopefully they are somewhere enjoying these treats together again!

Hugs

Barney & Kathy Petersen

Westbank Kinsmen & Kinettes & neighbours
Feb 26, 2021
I worked with Jim at Canadian Tire. He was a good man. He will be missed.

Sandra Steptoe
Feb 26, 2021
High flying Jim, keep an eye on us all now. Your friends from Holiday Park. Mel & Donna
Feb 26, 2021
Dianne and i are so sorry to hear of Jims passing we knew both Jim and Victoria for many years. REST IN PEACE, AND GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Tom and Dianne Mckee
Feb 25, 2021
Ryan and family. So sorry to read of your dad's passing and such a short time after your mom. Your dad was a great partsman and great friend from our Kinsmen days. He will be missed.

Daryl Utigard