Don passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Mount St. Mary Hospital at the age of 80 years. Married for 54 years, he is survived by his loving wife Patricia. He was born in Northern Saskatchewan, Sec.13 Tp.55, Rge.25, W.3.
The family came to Nanaimo, BC in 1941 moving to Langford shortly afterwards. Predeceased by sister Dorothy, brothers Paul, Alvin, Sydney, Ken and Derrick; survived by brother Gordie, Squamish, BC.
Don apprenticed as a Shipwright, working at Oak Bay Marina. Following that he and Pat moved to Metchosin where he raised Black Angus Cattle, and also with a partner established Swiftsure Wood Workers. Retirement brought him to Brentwood Bay where he enjoyed selling vegetables and Christmas Trees from his acreage.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Gillan Families
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The Buchanans Dear Pat,
We are sorry for your loss. They were good times with him out here in Metchosin.
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M.E.Horcher Fred and Ann Horcher
We were truly saddened to read of Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time.
Don will be missed by so many people.
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RICHARD BOYDEN RICHARD BOYDEN
DEAR PAT
I’M SORRY TO HEAR OF DON’S PASSING. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AT THIS TRYING TIME.
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The Kennedy Family Dear Pat: It is with heartfelt sadness that we read of Don’s passing.; He will be very much missed by our family The Auringer sponsorship of the 4-H Program was very much appreciated. We always looked forward to visiting with you both at the cow shows and catching up. Don was such a kind man who came up to help out a young first time gardener and Marissa will always remember him coming through the gate with the remay cloth in hand and lots of gardening tips We will always think of him when we see a black Angus cow in a nice green field. May you have peace in knowing that he was cherished in the community. If there is anything we can help you with, please give us a call.
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Joyce and Ken Sturmey Patricia (Pat), Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. We know that he will be dearly missed. With all our love.
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Claudia Montgomery Dear Pat
My heart goes out to you at this time of such a great loss. Our random meetings, over the past few years, have always brought such fond memories flooding back to me. Your Don was a such a kind and gentle soul and will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I hope we will still have our chance meetings…always a pleasure!! Big hugs!! Claudia
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Martin & Janice Hill To Pat, and the Auringer family, I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a gentle soul, and always had something interesting to talk about. He gave Martin tips on a boat Martin was building, and of course, it worked out very well. I will miss seeing him, along with the rest of the Auringer’s at family get togethers. They were a big family and have left us too soon. Take care of yourself.
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GORDON & WANDA REEKIE DEAR PAT,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DON’S PASSING & OUR SYMPATHY’S GO OUT TO YOU PAT & THE FAMILY. HE WILL BE
REMEMBERED FOR HIS KINDNESS.LOVE GORDON, WANDA & FAMILY.
Pat: So sorry to learn of Don’s passing. Don and You are two of the nicest people we have ever met and though we don’t see you often – you are often thought of, and we wish you. All the best.
Pat, Judy, Michael