Roy Yoshimi Kuroda

Our dad, Roy Yoshimi Kuroda, born March 21, 1922 in Summerland, British Columbia, peacefully passed away April 26, 2017.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Tami, in 2007 and his son-in-law Guy Richer in 2011.

Roy is survived by his son Brian, daughter Darlene and her family: son Shaun (Chelsea) and their 3 boys Kai, Asher, and Channing and her daughter Michelle (Jason); and daughter Connie (Alex) and her family:  daughter Melissa (Brad) and her 3 daughters Rylie, Miya, and Tristyn, daughter Christina (Grant), and daughter Lindsey (Wade) and their 2 children Blake and Sydney, and son Tyler (Erin) and their baby due in early fall.  Roy is also survived by his brother Frank (Marge) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dad completed all his schooling in Summerland.  As a young man, he worked for Shannon’s Transfer, a pioneering trucking establishment and then went on to work for the Occidental Fruit Company, taking care of machinery maintenance in the cold storage plant.  He retired after 22 years when the plant amalgamated with another packing house. Finally, he worked for Summerland School District #77 as the maintenance and bus driver, retiring after 15 years.

Although he and Mom travelled several times to Hawaii, Arizona, and Japan, to name a few, Dad enjoyed being at home the best.  Keeping his yard and garden in immaculate condition was his passion.

Both Mom and Dad were avid supporters of the original group working to build and bring to fruition the Summerland Golf and Country Club.

There will be no service at Dad’s request.  Interment will take place in Canyon View Cemetery, Summerland, BC.  If desired, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. 

Our sincere thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Dr. Andrew Pavilion.

In his memory, always tell those close, “I love you!!”

Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com 250-494-7752.

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