We Remember
MACPHERSON, Donald UPDATED SERVICE INFO
April 27, 1929 — July 18, 2021
Donald MacPherson left the coal fields of Stellarton, Nova Scotia at the age of 18 to join the Royal Canadian Air Force, retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Don was posted to bases across Canada from Comox on Vancouver Island and Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia to Goose Bay in Labrador, and Summerside, PEI. Don was also posted in North Luffenham, England and served in peace keeping missions in the Gaza Strip, Egypt. Don was a master tradesman with a specialty in aircraft frame maintenance. Don also later served as Kelowna Air Cadet commander as a Captain. He also volunteered as an Ambassador at Kelowna Airport.
Don’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Village of Smith Creek in West Kelowna for the loving and dedicated care given to him over the last seven years of his life. Don will be missed and remembered by everyone who knew him.
A Funeral Service with a reception to follow will be held on FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 AT 10:00 AM PDT, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. For those who can not attend, please celebrate Don’s life by recalling special moments and sharing them with those close to you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna (250) 712-2203.
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Service
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 AT 10:00 AM PDT
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
So very sad to hear about Don’s passing. Don’s wife Nora was a lifelong friend of mine and we came to care for Don’s as well. My condolences. To your family as well as Nora’s family.
I’m sorry for the loss of your Father and friend ,he never failed to send a smile my way when I volunteered At Smith Creek Care Home May He Rest In Peace
Dear Dawn, Doug and family, It was a pleasure to serve in the care of your father. Although I did not know him from the past, I always felt a gentleness in his nature. You, the family, took such wonderful attention and care in his wellbeing. This is a direct reflection of the person Don must have been in raising you and instilling those family values. How blessed you have been! I will miss seeing you around, Dawn. I truly wish peace and loving memories for you all at this time. Sincerely, Krista
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country