Obituary of BEVANS – Donald Wesley

June 24, 1926 – April 7, 2011 Donald Bevans of Cochrane passed away on Thursday April 7, 2011 at the age of 84 years. Don was born in Carlea, Saskatchewan and moved to Northern Manitoba after WWII, followed by a move to Calgary in 1947. He married his best friend, Margaret in 1949. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Don is survived by his wife Margaret, daughters Linda (Art), Leslie (Garry), and Peggy (Wayne), his brother Ted (Madelaine), Bill (Jean), sister Irene (Eldon), and his brother-in-law Glen (Agnes). Don is also survived by 10 grandchildren and their spouses, as well as great-grandchildren, and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews too numerous to mention by name. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Norman and Victor. Don’s family invites all of the family, relatives, friends, and neighbours to join us in a special memorial celebration to be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (43015 George Fox Trail, Cochrane, AB), on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:30p.m. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family wishes to thank Dr. N. Bahlis and the extraordinarily caring team at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic for their support and compassion. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (888) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. In living memory of Don Bevans, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park, Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE. Telephone: (403) 932-4740.