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James Ginter Obituary
We would like to wish our dear friend, Jimmy Ginter, a fond farewell into the big coffee shop in the sky. His positive, happy, friendly, outlook on life was infectious to all who were blessed to know him. He was legendary in the downtown core of Kamloops where he frequented the coffee shops and made many, many friends.
Jim was not a material guy, but would give you the shirt off his back even if he didn't have an extra. He loved to read – mostly celebrity magazines and books on wrestlers, politicians, celebrities, and buxom blondes. His fave celebrity crushes were James Dean and Anna Nicole Smith.
He could talk your ear off and was well educated on many subjects. He loved the history of B.C. and the stories of those who built it. He would have many tales to recant about the good ole days and the colorful life he lived in Surrey, Whalley, Chase, and finally Kamloops.
He had a special place in the hearts of Sheila E, Chaplain James Giles, Leslie, Collum, and especially of the late Shannon Burrell; not to mention all his friends at Garden Manor as well as many of the people experiencing homelessness whom he thought of as family.
He was laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.
SEE YA LATER KID
The following poem was written by Jim's close friend, James
JIMMY
A man who stole our hearts away
Crossed the veil the other day
You've often seen, or driven by
This ole town's special guy.
If you took the time to stop
To chat with him at the coffee shop
You'd appreciate the simpler things
Like time with Jim and
The joy that brings.
As I sit to write you my goodbyes
I get lost in the memory of the twinkle in your eyes
I hear your voice say, "Oh.. Don't cry"
Im home at last on the other side
I'm sure you've joined Shannon there
And now youre dancing in the flow of her hair.
OH THAT SMILE AND TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE
THIS OLD WORLDS MOST SPECIAL GUY
Jim was not a material guy, but would give you the shirt off his back even if he didn't have an extra. He loved to read – mostly celebrity magazines and books on wrestlers, politicians, celebrities, and buxom blondes. His fave celebrity crushes were James Dean and Anna Nicole Smith.
He could talk your ear off and was well educated on many subjects. He loved the history of B.C. and the stories of those who built it. He would have many tales to recant about the good ole days and the colorful life he lived in Surrey, Whalley, Chase, and finally Kamloops.
He had a special place in the hearts of Sheila E, Chaplain James Giles, Leslie, Collum, and especially of the late Shannon Burrell; not to mention all his friends at Garden Manor as well as many of the people experiencing homelessness whom he thought of as family.
He was laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.
SEE YA LATER KID
The following poem was written by Jim's close friend, James
JIMMY
A man who stole our hearts away
Crossed the veil the other day
You've often seen, or driven by
This ole town's special guy.
If you took the time to stop
To chat with him at the coffee shop
You'd appreciate the simpler things
Like time with Jim and
The joy that brings.
As I sit to write you my goodbyes
I get lost in the memory of the twinkle in your eyes
I hear your voice say, "Oh.. Don't cry"
Im home at last on the other side
I'm sure you've joined Shannon there
And now youre dancing in the flow of her hair.
OH THAT SMILE AND TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE
THIS OLD WORLDS MOST SPECIAL GUY
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Published by Kamloops This Week on Apr. 27, 2023.
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