Donald EGGLESTON

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EGGLESTON: Donald Charles "Don" was born August 29, 1943 in Bowsman, Manitoba to Charles and Isabella Eggleston, their only son, and a twin, the youngest to four sisters. Don leaves to mourn, his wife of 43 years, Beatrice (nee Ranville); daughters Carrie (Brad) Toovey, Bonnie Arthurson; son Ashley Eggleston; grandchildren Zachary and Amanda, Elizabeth, Justin, Kaitlin and Cameron; assumed daughter Sherry (Jim) Punak-Murphy and their children Chris, Cory and Aidan; sisters Marg (Ron) Ostrum, Helen (Delbert) Taylor, Dorothy Maksymetz, Darlene (Bruce) Currie and many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Isabella, parents- in-law Joseph and Christina Ranville; infant sister Winnifred: nephew David Currie; brother-in-law Stan Maksymetz and sister- in-law Dorothy King. Don was raised on the family farm and attended Bowsman School. In his youth he played football, joined Air Cadets, and had several hobbies, many of which carried on into his later years. After his schooling, he moved to Thompson and worked in the mines for a short time. From there he moved to Dauphin in 1965 and drove for Modern Cleaners. There he met the love of his life Bea. They moved to Winnipeg in September of 1966 and married in November 1966. Ten months after saying their wedding vows they had their first born, Carrie Lynn (1967). In Winnipeg, Don worked at Motorcoach putting in flooring on buses and then worked at Cracklin Carpets. With Cracklin Carpets they transferred to Saskatoon, and then back toWinnipeg and their second child was born, Bonnie Marjorie (1970). In 1971, Don moved his family to Brandon because of the economic boom that was happening there at that time and he started Don's Carpet Service. Finally, their one and only son Ashley Charles was born in 1973. Once the boom had tapered off, Don worked various jobs within Brandon until he got a position at the Brandon School Division Maintenance Department. He was a custodian at George Fitton School and then Neelin High School until his retirement in 2003. Not being able to sit still for too long he started working seasonalfor Clark's Septic Service for a couple of years and then two years ago started working at Redfern Farms driving a fertilizer truck and general maintenance in the yard. His season was cut short due to a workplace accident from which he was still recovering. Don loved to camp, have coffee with his friends, surf the internet, garage saling, making wine, Kahlua, Irish Cream. from scratch. He had bought a rundown 1957 Pontiac to restore and that is what he had spent most of his time on at the end. He also did wood working, making tables, chairs and toy boxes for his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting but more for the outdoorsy part of it. He was very involved and loyal to everyone he met. There were not many that were not affected by him. The neighbourhood will sure miss him. He had to make sure he made it outside with the snowblower before Doug. First one out got to do the 'hood. All you had to do was ask him and he was there. Funeral Service will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th St. North, Brandon on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm with viewing one-half hour prior to the service. The Reverend John Dolloff will officiate. In lieu of flowers we ask that a donation be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5B7 - Don was a great supporter of this organization.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 18, 2010