Avis de décès de Donn Wheating - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

WHEATING, DonnDonn Wheating, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016 in Maple Ridge, BC. Donn was born on July 2, 1934 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to Walter Arthur Whiting and Charlotte Margaret Whiting (nee McDonald). They subsequently changed their names to Loyd and Leta Wheating. He was predeceased by his three brothers Bryon, Loyd and Collin. Donn is survived by his deeply devoted wife of over 60 years Mary Lou; their three children Tony (Becky), Holly and Dane (Vickie); grandchildren Mark, Eric, Melissa, Mandy, Grant and Rachel; and great-grandchildren Seth, Rayne, Colton, Trevin, Sara, Samiah, Camryn and Layla. As a young man, Donn was athletically gifted. He excelled at every sport he tried, and he played them all: lacrosse, soccer, basketball, and in his later years he loved his bowling. He was most involved in lacrosse, playing when he was younger and coaching later on. His proudest achievement was when he and his PNE Indians teammates won the Minto Cup in the 1954 junior lacrosse championships. Donn spent over 40 years working in the heavy duty truck parts business, where he was very well respected by colleagues, customers and employees. He spent 36 years as co-owner of "99" Truck Parts, and he played an integral part in building the business and giving it the roots that make it so successful to this day. Donn was truly the epitome of a "gentle man." He will always be remembered for his kindness and patience. Through his and Mary Lou''s devotion and hard work, they created a beautiful and wonderful life for their family. There will be no service by request but Donn''s ashes will be scattered in two of his favourite places on earth, Maui and Mahood Lake. The family would like to thank the 3 North nurses at Maple Ridge Hospital for their excellent care, and a special thank you to Christina for her invaluable help with Donn over the last year. If you would like to make a donation in Donn''s memory, please consider Alzheimer Society of BC (https:/ /goo.gl/pAJIQv).