DONALD M. KING

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DONALD M. KING September 25, 1937 - July 15, 2001 Don passed away suddenly in Reno, NV, USA, on July 15, 2001. He was born in Winnipeg and attended school in West Kildonan and the University of Winnipeg. He joined the RCAF in the early 1950s and earned his wings and became a flying instructor at Moose Jaw, SK. He ended his career with the RCAF as fighter pilot at North Bay, ON. He moved to the United States in the early 1960s and began flying for United Airlines where he eventually retired as Captain. He was a member of 900 Wing RCAFA and also a member of 402 SQN Association. He leaves to mourn his wife June; daughters, Darlene and Joy; grandchildren, Brandon, Shannon, Megan and Bryson; a brother Henry and wife Margaret; sister-in-law Pat Knight and husband Jerry; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Popko and Ellen King.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 17, 2001