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Condolence From: Linda Rayner
Condolence: I’ll always remember Don over the years as unfailingly positive in his outlook and relationships. We could probably all take a page from his book.
Sincere condolences from the Rayners.
Wednesday February 21, 2018
Condolence From: Jackie Wheeler
Condolence: My love and prayers to Don’s family and friends.

I first met Don in 2009. My dad had passed away in 2007 and that is when I decided to find out more about my dad’s life. I found out my dad was a priest and was part of the Oblates of the Mary Immaculate. I was able to locate another priest, while doing internet searches, who went to Seminary with my dad. Fr. Leo was in Saskatoon and he put me in touch with Don. My dad was born in Medicine Hat and as a young boy, his father, ,my grandfather, died in a refinery explosion in Medicine Hat. I wanted to find out where my grandfather was buried so I could visit his gravesite. Don went to the local library, and researched the accident, actually found the newspaper article, and was able to find the gravesite for me. I came to meet and visit with Fr. Leo in Saskatoon, and we also drove to Medicine Hat, met Don, and he took us to the Hillside Cemetary that is dedicated to the Pioneers of Medicine Hat.

I felt a special connection with Don. It was so interesting listening to him tell of his stories of his time in the Yukon, and his walking over 100 miles to get supplies. I was in awe. He also reminded me of my dad, as he was a priest with the Oblates, and left the priesthood to marry and have a family. Although they left the priesthood, their faith and God was still a very big part of their lives.

I came again about 2 years ago to visit Don once again. and I was able to meet his family while visiting Don. We had kept in contact with each other and I vowed to visit him again. He used to tell me “I don’t buy ripe bananas”. That was the funniest thing I had heard and have shared the witty quip with friends and family.

I am sorry this is so wordy but I wanted to share how I came to meet Don and that I am so glad I met him and very happy I was a able to see him one more time, as I live north of Seattle in USA.

Again, my thoughts and prayers are with Don’s family and is in my heart.
Tuesday February 20, 2018
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