We Remember
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TILSON, James
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James passed away on May 20, 2018. He is survived by his parents Sam and Wendy; brother Joel (Oz) and his family; girlfriend Kirsti; his ex-wife and best friend Shelly; aunts Linda (Murray) of Toronto, Susan (Raymond) of Creston; uncles Gord of Kelowna, David (Sue) of Kelowna; many aunts and uncles in Ireland and so many cousins.
James was a happy, kind and generous man who loved a good laugh. These last months he found happiness again with Kirsti and her boys, He touched many lives, will be greatly missed and remembered always.
Love you James.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A gathering to follow at 5:00 pm at Tonics Pub & Grill, 1654 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love
leaves a memory no one can steal” ~Albert Einstein
Hugs and prayers to all of you.
xo Porteous Family
We are all very sad to hear this news. We still remember James from his wedding in Pemberton many years ago, and his great laughs. He was fun to work with for the years I was his “boss”. He will be missed.
Dear Tilson Family and my dearest Shelly – my heart is shattered at this news! I pray you are surrounded by family at this time! I met James and Shelly in Fernie where we were part of the super Management Team tasked with rescuing a resort! James was always so upbeat, smiling, laughing and gregarious despite the overwhelming climate there! Alas… we failed – but had a great laugh at it in the end! I have two memories of James I will never forget! The first is one night in the restaurant…. when all seemed lost and sank…. James came into the dish pit where I was helping out and without me even saying a word…. he started into the longest diatribe I’ve ever heard about nothing…. I stood there laughing! And the second was one night when I was trying to save the new huge grass seeded areas – in 30 degree heat, good shoes and pants, and one sprinkler!! Mud up to my knees! James and Shelly came out on to their deck…. and asked me what I was doing??? I just had to laugh!!! We laughed so hard for so long! It was a ridiculous place….. made all the better by having James to share it with and laugh at!!! Thanks James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All my love!!! Tim Campbell
Wendy and Sam my heartfelt condolences to you both and your family. May God’s love take him home and keep him safe. Angie
I have wonderful memories of working with James at our hotel in Whistler. We were a family at our hotel, and James had a wonderful smile, and a great laugh. My condolences to all family and friends.
Heartfelt condolences to you, Sam and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you.
Dearest Sam, Wendy, Joel, Oz, and the rest of the Tilson family.
No words can ever make sense of this terribly deep hurt. My heart breaks for all you are going through.
I love you all and long to make this tragedy to all go away and for James to be with you now. He will never be gone as long as he is remembered.
In Jesus love and ours
Joe and Leanne
On Behalf of the Okanagan College Electrical program instructors, please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of James. James attended OC on two occasions, (Pre-App & Level Two) and in both terms finished in the top ten of his class. He was a pleasure as a student and a great classmate. He is remembered fondly by all.
Sincerely,
Jim Gamble
Okanagan College Electrical Program Chairperson.