James Alexander DUNSMORE

Mr. James Alexander Dunsmore July 29, 1918 - April 16, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Richmond Funeral Home Our Dad passed away peacefully last month at his loving home at Fraserview Lodge. No doubt, he was happy to leave behind his aged body and dance in the clouds with our Mom who predeceased him at Christmastime. It was difficult for us to watch our beloved father struggle with Alzheimer's, but even now just a few weeks later, we are able to remember him as the funny, strong, and remarkable gentleman he was for most of his precious life. Dad wore many hats during his 87 years, literally and figuratively. Photos over the years show Dad hiding his progressively balding head with some kind of memorable covering. We cherish the cap he wore so proudly as part of the WWII Navy. We smirk at the silly hats he dreamed up for special event costumes. We smile at the dapper fedores he wore as he worked his way from salesman to senior manager for Crown Zellerbach Fine Paper. But whether he was wearing the "hat" of husband, father, boss or friend, he was always a man of true integrity, kindess, and honesty. While some people may have used sports to further their careers, Dad participated for the sheer enjoyment of it. He enjoyed golfing with the boys (high score wins, right?). He adored fishing (do bloated spawning fish scooped with a net count?). But above all, he was the best sideline cheerleader for anything his family engaged in, whether it was sports, scholastics, or just plain living. Dad was always the guy we came to when we needed gentle encouragement, honest criticism, or something fixed. While he may have taken longer than other dads to build that gazebo, paint those walls, or invent that turkey lifter, he always did a perfect job. His favourite tinkering was probably done in the garden: roses for him and pansies for Mom. But no matter what he was fiddling with, he did it with tremendous conviction, love and a wonderful sense of humour. It was never for himself, it was always for his family. Dad is remembered and loved by daughter Lynne (Colin), daughter Gail, son Jim (Christy), brother Jack, sister Barbara (Wayne), the grandchildren, the great-grandchildren, and a large extended family of relatives and friends. Please join us in a celebration of Dad's life on May 21, 2005, 20:00 pm, at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the iabetes Society would be appreciated.