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DONALD PATRICK KOZAK
Born: May 09, 1943
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD PATRICK KOZAK May 9, 1943 March 16, 2014 After a lengthy illness he passed away peacefully. He was predeceased by parents Patrick Thomas and Helen Rosalind (nee Gurski) and a sister. He often fondly remembered his mother and father. He leaves behind three daughters, Kim, Tracy and Carmelle. He was a well-known musician in Manitoba during the 1960s and 1970s, playing in bands and teaching music. He was an original member of "Big Brothers" in Winnipeg. He worked at Bristol Aero-Space as a tool and die design drafts man on the Lockheed L1011 jumbo jet and Black Brant Rockets. He went on to own many businesses in the next 30 years. He owned "Party Shack", a cold food catering company until 1991. He belonged to Toastmasters' and was a member of the Lions and Kinsmen clubs. He moved to Vancouver Island in 2000 with best friend and wife Milli. They started Island Bonsai and were "fixtures" at many island markets for eight years. He started the Cowichan Bonsai Club and taught classes. During retirement they enjoyed canoeing, bridge, mountain hiking, car trips. In recent years he spent time tying flies for fly fishing. We love you Don/Dad, you will live forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Canadian Lung Association. A life celebration will be held at St. Boniface Golf Club, 100 Youville St. at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2014.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 05, 2014
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sorry for your loss. We will remember Don for his warm, friendly spirit and bright smile. Will pray for your comfort and healing after losing Don. - Posted by: Pat and Bob Bucholz (Lifetime friends) on: Apr 06, 2014
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I met Don around the mid 1950s at the Winnipeg Roller Rink. We both worked and skated there and became close friends. I have many fond memories of those times. We both attended Tec-Voc High School and worked as pin setters at the Bowl Arena. I remember that we rarely made it home with our pay because we would stop at the local soda fountain and spend it all. I spent time at their family cottage on Falcon Lake where Don taught me (or tried) to water ski and many evenings were spent playing 31 with his parents and neighbours. Don was in our wedding party and he attended our 25th Anniversay as well. On a more sombre occasion I was a pall bearer for his mother's funeral. Sadly, when Don moved to BC we kind of lost touch, except for the odd e-mail, however, I will always remember Don and the friendship we once had and I will miss him. Evelyn and I offer our most sincere condolences to Don's daughters along with their families, and also to his wife Milli. - Posted by: Jim (Livingston) on: Apr 05, 2014