DONALD WILBERT HARPER

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DONALD WILBERT HARPER August 29, 1920 December 22, 2006 Peacefully with his family by his side, Donald passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital on December 22, 2006 at 8:20 p.m., after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter Marina Schmidt (Marcel) and Sheila; sons Donald (Joyce), Ronald (Flora), Dwayne (Barb), James (Karin) and Sheldon; grandchildren Jasmine, Jade, Tyler, Tiffany, Meaghan, Trevor, Terrance, Rebecca, Dakota, Carson and Brandon; sister Jenny Park; brothers Clifford (Verland), Victor (Ellenor), Robert, Gilbert (Leah) and several nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Betty Henderson, his dear friend. Donald was predeceased by his wife Ruth Harper, mother and father Jane and Gilbert; sisters Annabella and Ethal and brother Wilfred. Donald was born August 29, 1920 in Matlock, MB. Growing up in Matlock, Donald attended Whytewold School and later proudly served his country during the Second World War. He served over seas and saw duty in France and Italy. Donald was a loving father, dear friend and uncle to many. His pastimes were puzzles, bike riding and chicken dinners. He also loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren and family get togethers. Donald spoke of his friends with loyalty and integrity. Give us serenity to accept what cannot be changed, Courage to change what should be changed, And wisdom to distinguish one from the other Donald lived by this rule. We would like to thank Dr. Lindenschmidt and nurses and staff at Selkirk General Hospital for all their special care and compassion of our dad and thank you to his special homecare workers. Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. also in the chapel with Pastor Stan Richards officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Donald Harper's memory. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2006