DONALD MCKINNON FOWLER

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DONALD MCKINNON FOWLER December 23, 1925 - January 12, 2002 Peacefully on January 12, at the Riverview Health Centre, after a courageous battle with cancer, the family sadly announces the passing of their dear husband, father, and Gop at the age of 76 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife Evelyn; sons, Lou (Tamara), and Charles (Leslie) daughters, Donna (Randy), and Marilyn; grandchildren, Michael, Michelle, Lisa, Jacqueline, Amanda and Bradley; along with one sister Margaret; six brothers, Campbell (Grace), James (Trudy), Erick (Verna), Sandy (Willa), Edwin (Eileen), and Sidney (Marj) and many friends. Don was born in Elphinstone, MB where he met the love of his life Evelyn. They farmed in Crawford Park before Don took a job driving bus for Manitoba Motor Transit, then Grey Goose Bus Lines out of Oakburn, Birtle, and Winnipeg. Don also worked for Seaway Midwest and Canada Post in Winnipeg until his retirement in 1987. Don was an active legion member and enjoyed spending time with the old timers group, where he played cards and talked with his many friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. D.M. Miller, Lynn McGregor, Dr. L. Chung and staff at Seven Oaks Hospital, and Dr. P. Kirk and the palliative care staff (3 East) at the Riverview Health Centre for their exceptional care. Prayers will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. on Wednesday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, 355 Andrews St. on Thursday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. John Wronski officiating. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, 4477 Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the palliative care unit at Riverview Health Centre, Cancercare Manitoba or the charity of your choice. In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away, You suffered much in silence You fought so hard to stay. You faced your task in courage Your spirit did not bend, But still you kept on fighting Until the very end. So He put His arms around you, And whispered Come to me. So when we saw you sleeping So peaceful from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer again. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2002