Marion and Donald Vaale

This brought to a conclusion a remarkable 69 year marriage. Their

departure within hours of one another, was a final testament to the deep bond they shared throughout their long and loving lives.

Both born and raised in Eston, Saskatchewan, Don and Marion attended high school together and later married in 1956. They soon moved to British Columbia, where Don had fallen in love with the natural beauty of the mountains, rivers, and forests while working on the CN Railway.

Don and Marion eventually settled in Prince George, where they spent the majority of their years, raising a family and building a life rooted in love, hard work, church and cherished long time friends.

Don was a successful businessman for over 65 years, known for his dedication, integrity, generosity, quiet strength and strong faith.

Marion built a meaningful career as a Registered Nurse, later devoting herself to creating a warm and welcoming home for their family. Together, they were devoted parents, grandparents and great-grandparents whose pride and joy were always found in the people they loved.

Don and Marion loved the outdoors and shared many adventures over the decades. They enjoyed camping, international travel, motorhome adventures and winters spent in Palm Springs. They loved to share in these adventures with family and friends.

In their later years, there they were lovingly supported by their amazing Care Aids Nem, Edith, Leslie and Veronica. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to each of these wonderful women whose outstanding care and companionship was so deeply appreciated.

The family would also sincerely like to thank Dr. McGhee and all of the wonderful NH workers for their kind and compassionate support over the last 2 years.

Don and Marion leave behind a legacy of unwavering faith in the Lord, irrepressible optimism, and remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.

Don and Marion are predeceased by their infant son David Vaale. Those left to mourn their passing and celebrate their lives are Don’s sister Mary Kjorven, their children Gary (Sandy) Vaale, Susan (Allan) MacDonald and Cathy (Craig) Gardner, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews, all of whom carry forward the legacy of love, resilience, and togetherness that Don and Marion so poignantly embodied.

Their lives were inseparable, and so too was their final journey. They will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew them.

The family will gather for an Internment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Prince George Hospice House.