James Lee Fankhauser Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Lee Fankhauser (Kamloops, British Columbia), who passed away on June 13, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As James Lee departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James Lee. Though James Lee may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julia Fankhauser and Dale Fankhauser. He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Dosha and David; his daughter-in-law Kirsten; and his grandchildren, Jakob and Judith.