November 22, 2020 at Deer Lodge Centre.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Ashley (Scott), Crystal (Ryan); granddaughters
Savannah and Mylie; brothers Rudy (Allison), Dennis (Lillian); nephews Mark, Brian, Jon and Kevin; nieces Jocelyn and Amy. Don was predeceased by his father Bill, mother Betty
and brother Robert.
After graduating from River East Collegiate in 1966, Don continued his education at Red River
College and obtained his Business Administration diploma in 1972. He then went on to obtain
his CMA certification in 1978 to start his career in accounting. While Don held many positions
in the accounting industry, he settled into a long career with Canada Revenue Agency as a GST
auditor. After 17 years of dedicated service, Don retired from CRA in 2008.
As Dons family was deeply rooted in East Kildonan, it was only fitting that Don place his own
roots there too. His home was his castle with his bountiful backyard garden being his pride
and joy. His natural green thumb filled his yard with roses as beautiful as can be, Tomato
plants that grew as tall as 6 feet some years and an abundant amount of cucumbers, just to
name a few.
Although Don was a man of few words, it was evident that he had two loves in his life-The
Winnipeg Blue Bombers and his family. The moments we shared as a family around the kitchen
table are memories that we will hold close to our hearts for a lifetime.
Due to COVID restrictions, A private graveside burial service will be held at 1pm, Monday
November 30th at Brookside Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to view his service via
Facebook live on Klassen Funeral Home’s page.
A special thank you to the staff from 4E, at Deer Lodge Centre. You made his final weeks as
comfortable as possible in such a challenging time. Your endless patience and kind hearts in
his final days will not be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dons memory to Canadian Diabetes or the
Alzheimers Society of Manitoba.
We love you Bud!
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