Mr. Donald Edward Percy

The Percy family is devastated at the sudden

death of Don Percy - the biggest, strongest limb in

the family tree.

A modern ‘Bull of the Woods’, third-generation in

the coastal logging industry, Don was the principal

of the Percy Logging group of companies. He was

a leader of men: courageous, calm and fair. He

inspired loyalty and admiration in many.

To his extended family he was the ‘Gentle Giant’: a

listener and advisor, a great conversationalist,

perceptive, funny and direct. His sharp intellect and

often quirky point-of-view, his beautiful smile, and a

pat on the back were given to us freely. And

always he cared, and was there.

For the last decade he cared particularly for our father

George-now 100 years old-with amazing dedication.

Always with his light touch and gentle strength.

To his own family Don was a loving and steadfast

husband, father and grandpa. He and Elizabeth

have created a close and loving family, to which he

brought his personal ethics and integrity, his selfeffacing

‘bigness,’ and always his kind heart. As the

family grew with spouses and babies, so did his

happiness. He was a man at peace with his life, a

man who lived as he wanted to live, and did right

as he saw fit. He has lifted us all with his example.

Don is survived by his wife Elizabeth, two children and

five grandchildren (who of course adore Grandpa.) Also

by father George, brother George (Maria), sister Hilary

(Rodger), and nieces and nephews who thought he

was just the best.

No service by his request. In lieu of flowers,

donations may be offered to the Lions Gate

Hospital Foundation.