Don passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 86 years. Don will be greatly missed by his daughters Glynn (Gary) Grant and Candace Jury; his grandchildren Trace (Andrea) Marcy, Angie (Adam) Wallace, Jocelyn (Graham) Baker, and Curtis (Trish) Grant; and his great grandchildren Madison, Alexi, Grayson, Kylie, Kara, and Colby; and also by 3 Sisters-in-Law and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was born in and raised in Austin, Manitoba. He married Faye Snedden in 1949. Don was a graduate of Vancouver School of Art & Design and spent his career as a Commercial Artist in Winnipeg, then shared that talent as an Instructor of Art at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Manitoba. He and Faye retired in 1986 to Sorrento, BC, where Faye passed away in 2007; he was also predeceased by his 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Don moved to Calgary to be with his family in 2010 where he has been since. A family Celebration of Don`s life was held at Pierson`s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121-17 Ave SE Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don`s name directly to the Alzheimer Society Of Calgary (201-222 58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 Telephone 403-290-0110). Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.bowersfuneralservice.com