Don passed away suddenly at his home on March 14, 2012. He was born on August 7,1944 in North Vancouver and spent his childhood and young adult years there; operating tugboats for C.H. Cates and Sons Towing. He then moved to various areas of B.C., working in the logging industry where he met his wife Mina, then finally settling down in the 108 Mile Ranch.
Don loved the outdoors—fishing, boating, and camping.
Don was predeceased by his parents George and ILO, and his wife Val.
He is survived by his loving wife Mina, children: Kevin (Tina), Kenny, Joanne (Gord), Mike, and Andrea; step-children: Shaun (Marla), Raymond (Nancy) and Tyrel; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Don had a great sense of humour and loved to get the best of people by joking and telling amazing stories and yarns while enjoying a nice cool lager. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and all who loved his stories round the campfire.
For family and friends wishing to celebrate Don’s life an Open House will be held at 4994 Smith Rd., 108 Mile Ranch, B.C., from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the 100 Mile Hospital Auxiliary Box 851, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0, or the Canadian Cancer Society, in his memory.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.
entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.100milefuneralservice.com