RACHER, DONALD ROBERT
1935 - 2017
Mr. Donald Robert ‘Don’ Racher passed away peacefully at the Innisfail Health Care Centre on January 1, 2017, at the age of 81 years. Don is survived by his daughters: Sherry Gross-Vetters, of Lacombe, Alberta; Lynn (Ronald) Whitney of Innisfail, Alberta; and Alana (Mark) Randol of Innisfail, Alberta; his brothers: Zared Racher, of Calgary, Alberta, and Mel (Linda) Auten, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and his many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Don will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Fay Racher (nee Dewald); his parents: Walter Racher and Melita Webb, his stepfather Earl Auten his brother Jerry Racher and his son-in-law Chuck Gross. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Ponoka Drop In Center at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Ponoka Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Don’s life. The family would like to thank the numerous caregivers at the Innisfail Hospital, The Rosefield Center in Innisfail, and Rosehaven in Camrose. Their kindness and gentle care was so appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society Canada. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com.
