On November 9th, 2013, our loving father passed away with family by his side.

Dad was predeceased by his wife Blanche of over 60 years, in 2012. Don and Blanche married on December 3rd, 1949. They raised four boys, who looked up to their Dad, Dawayne (Karin), Hal (Cheri), Don (Maureen) and Brad (Deanna).

Dad worked on ranches, logging, drove CAT, and Balco Sawmill. Dad spent 22 years as a mechanic for the Air Force where he and Mum got to see a great deal of Canada and numerous countries in Europe.

Dad was born in Calgary on August 1st, 1928. He had one brother and many sisters whom he loved dearly. Dad and Mum settled in Heffley Creek in the early seventies, eventually moving closer to town and lived in Rayleigh before moving to Westsyde.

Dad loved to play sports as a young man. He loved to hunt and go camping and fishing with friends and family. There were many jokes and tall tales told around the camp fire while having a 'shot in the arm.' Dad loved to listen to the hometown Blazers, and cheered for the BC Lions and the Vancouver Canucks. On Sundays, Dad and Mum enjoyed a visit with friends at the Anavets and a chance to win at the meat draw.

Grandpa liked to tease his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren anytime and all the time. Grandpa (Turkey) would often rattle his teeth and threaten a hairbrush with them if he could catch one of them.

Many thanks to Dr. Paul Yanko, and the kind nurses and staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. You made a big difference to our Dad and family.

So, Dad, quit worrying because
we are all 'ok' and go get your 'jibbyboo' and take care of things!

In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated to Kamloops Hospice Association or the Canadian Cancer Society in Memory of Don.

All arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
Condolences may be sent
to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com