Gregory Shuji Kimura, 84, of Burnaby, British Columbia passed away on December 2, 2020. Greg will be missed by his sisters, Florence Kishi, Blanche Kishi, Beatrice Tanaka, and sister-in-law Doris Kimura. He will also be affectionately remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. Greg was predeceased by his parents Kishizo Kimura and Haruno (Makino) Kimura, his brother Edmund Kimura, and brothers-in-law Isao Kishi, Etsuo Kishi, and Jim Tanaka.
Greg was born in Vancouver but was interned with his family at Christina Lake during WWII. He graduated from Grand Forks High School and then U.B.C. Greg was active in student government and served on the Forestry Undergraduate Society Executive Council. He received his BSc (Forestry) in 1970.
Greg lived in Cranbrook for a few years before returning to the Lower Mainland. He worked in lumber sales for many years. After retiring, Greg continued to work independently as an exporter of value-added lumber products.
Greg had a wide variety of interests and talents which included ceramics, woodworking, music, travelling, playing cards, bowling, skiing, golfing, and hockey. He was very socially active and could always be found visiting and laughing with friends and family.
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