Thomas Donald Elliot
Sept. 10, 1933 - May 22, 2012
As published in the March 11, 2013 World-Spectator
Thomas Donald "Don" Elliot of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Don is survived by his loving children, Doug (Debbie) Elliot of Maple Ridge, B.C., Debbie Dystant of Tappen, B.C., Donna Ball of Prince George, B.C., Diane (Jim) Anderson of Port McNeill, B.C., Della (Stewart) Carson of Jasper, Alta.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Patricia Ilene Elliot in January 1998, by his sisters Roberta and Helen, and by his brother Stan.
Don was born on September 10, 1933 in Moosomin, where he met his wife Pat in 1954. They married on May 19, 1956 and left for Kamloops the next day where they made their home and raised their five children.
Don worked for Kamloops Lumber and subsequently was then employed at the Steam Plant. Don became self-employed with his partner, creating a backhoe company-Elliot and Hill Contracting. Afterwards, Don formed his own company, Man Kam Excavating, until his retirement in 1977.
Don was a volunteer firefighter for 18 years with the Brocklehurst Fire Department. Don enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Don will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Yanko, the staff at Ridgeview and to the caregivers.
Interment will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the McAuley Cemetery, in McAuley, Manitoba. Luncheon will follow at McAuley Country Grocer and Cafe.
Memorial donations in Don's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
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