August 17, 1913
- January 25, 2010
Don passed away peacefully Jan. 25, 2010 at the Acute Care Center of the Drumheller Hospital after a memorable life of 96 plus years. Don was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Helen, his twin sons Donnie and Ronnie, daughter-in-law Carol. His sister Helen [Toody] and brothers Scott and Glen and his favourite little dog Chandler. Don is survived by his only daughter Pat [Charlie] Pierce of Morrin, daughters-in-law Irene of Rumsey, Donnie’s wife of 48 years and Betty of Gull Lake. Also his sister Daisy Luft [Ray] of Kelowna, brothers Jack of Strathmore, Gordon [Joyce] of Red Deer, Eric [Jean] of Rumsey, Alvin [Cheryl] of Red Deer, Melvin [Jean] of Barrhead, sisters-in-law Crystal Primrose of Strathmore, Phyllis Primrose of Strathmore and Jacqui [Ernie] Goddard of Rumsey. Don leaves his nine grandchildren Bradley [Leah], Greg [Rhonda], Shelley [David], Connie [Jason], Darrel, Lori [Bob], Brett [Brenda], Wesley [Laurel] and Jason, Andrea and Melanie. There are 24 great grand children and one great great grand child on the way; plus many nieces and nephews of Uncle Don. Don farmed and raised his family on the farm he still proudly owns in the Rumsey area. He and Helen left in 1961 to move to Stettler where his jack of all trades ability allowed him to build houses etc.before going to CCIL Machinery from which he eventually retired. After retirement Don and Helen enjoyed travelling camping and fishing with close friends and family. After Helen passed away, he enjoyed helping his son Ron and grandson Darrel with the farm eventually living with Ron and Betty and then spent some time with Don and Irene at their farm. Don spent the past few years living with his daughter Pat [Charlie] Pierce of Morrin, Charlie will miss his mentor where he gained so much knowledge from Don’s mister fix-it ability. Courtney~Winters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for memorial and interment to be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Drumheller Hospital or a charity of your choice.
