Donald Alexander Ewing passed away suddenly on October 29, 2015 in Sechelt, BC at the age of 83.
Don is survived by his loving wife Donna; stepsons Duane (Amanda Jensen) Mielke and Darren Mielke, and grandchildren Myles Mielke, Jada Mielke and Braeden Mielke; by Don’s children Carol Roblin, Laurie Ewing, Colleen (David) Ewing-Staley and Gary (Judy) Ewing, and grandchildren Amanda (Derek)Roblin and Graham (Randa) Roblin, and their father Bob Roblin; by his brother Ken Ewing; his sisters Shirley Harris and Marilyn (Ron) Stothers; many nephews and neices; and his brother-in-law Bill (Joan) Fayter. Don was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Ruth, nee Fayter.
Don was born on April 17, 1932 outside Elora, Ontario. Don had a varied career, serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force, working as a cross-country truck driver, as vice-president of the family’s lumber inspection company, and in recreational vehicle design and manufacture, and then retiring from BC Transit as an Operations Supervisor.
In 1998, Don and Dot retired to Sechelt where they quickly became involved in the community. Don’s passions were Rotary and the Community Coast Builders Association. His design and construction management background was utilized on a variety of Rotary Community projects including the Davis Bay washroom and the Rotary Friendship Park. He will be sorely missed at various community events as well as at his favourite hardware store and coffee shops.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday November 6, 2015 at St. Hilda’s by the Sea Anglican Church, 5838 Barnacle St., Sechelt, BC with a reception in the hall to follow. Rev. Clarence Li will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Don’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory to the Rotary Foundation of Canada would be appreciated (www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/give) or through any member of the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast.