DONALD (DON) CHARLES BANKS

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DONALD (DON) CHARLES BANKS December 9, 1943 August 31, 2007 Peacefully at the Grace Hospital, Don passed away with Shirley, his loving wife of 40 years by his side, on Friday, August 31, 2007 at the age of 63 years. Remaining to forever cherish Don's memory are his beloved wife Shirley; sons, Andrew and Stephen (Maria); grandchildren, Emma, Jonathan, Oliver, Sydney and Brook; siblings Doreen (Jack), Earl (Heather), Jim (Vivian); mother-in-law Helen Bihun; sisters-in-law Louise Banks, Judy McGregor, Patti Adams; brother-in-law Fred Bihun (Lynn); as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Doris Banks; brothers, Bob and Cliff; father-in-law Fred Bihun; brothers-in-law Ron and Jerry Bihun. Born in Winnipeg, Don resided in St. James all his life. He trained as a chef at the Fort Gary Hotel. Don then ran the cafeteria at Manitoba Hydro for many years. He also worked at the Deer Lodge Community and after retirement at Polar Windows. Don was involved as a volunteer for many years at Deer Lodge, especially with his sons sports activities. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends but he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Don was a great handyman upon whom neighbors and friends relied. He touched the lives of everyone he met, and he will be missed. Don's funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends and family so desire, donations may be made in Don's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9 or to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM FAMILY OWNED OPERATED 897 4665

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 02, 2007