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VOLK, Donald

July 6, 1937 — May 1, 2014

VOLK, Don passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the age of 76. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 55 years, daughter Sharon (Glenn) Siverns of Coquitlam, grandson Ryan, two brothers Ray Volk, Bob (Gwen) Volk both of Kelowna, two sisters Doreen (Joe) Boser of Kelowna, Mary Ann (Don) Ross of Surrey and many nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by a brother, Al, and a sister in law, Thelma. Don worked at OK Builders here in Kelowna. He also played for and coached the Rutland Rovers for many years. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. Interment to follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 307 – 1664 Richter St., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8N3, Canadian Diabetes Assoc. 1589 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7, or the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

 

 

Service
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 10:00 am

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for VOLK, Donald is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 10:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

Phone: 250-860-7077


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Condolences

  • Barbara Little says:

    Dear Sharon –

    I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences at this difficult time, been thinking of you all.

    Love-

    Barb

  • Patricia and Michael Insole says:

    We will miss Uncle Don dearly, all our love to Sharon, Glenn, Ryan and of course my Godmother Auntie Dot

  • Peggy Martin says:

    Sharon & Glenn and Family – I am so sorry for your loss 🙁

  • thyrza blaze says:

    So sorry, Dorothy. Betty Yarrow sent me email. Such good memories of the both of you:) (Dot Gregg) thyrza

  • dolly metcalfe says:

    Dot: I’m having trouble saying how sorry I am to read about Don. It was a complete shock. So many years have passed since we were all at school together. Love Dolly

  • Dave 'n Karie Hay (nee O'Brien) says:

    Dorothy Sharon ‘n Families…

    I am stunned ‘n saddened with the news of Don’s passing….from the earliest of my memories as a child.. it was the Volk’s.. Finn’s Meat Market.. The Rutland Rovers.. So many wonderful memories of us all being together… I shall always cherish them.

    “His life is so gentle and the elements so mixed in him ………..that nature might stand up and say to all the world……… this is a man “

  • Gord Hoffman says:

    My sincere condolences to Don’s family at this most difficult time.

  • Kim Wilkinson says:

    Sharon & Mrs. Volk.
    I wanted to share my condolences with you .
    I was saddened to hear about Mr.Volks’ passing.
    I have many fond memories of my many years with your family.
    His laugh and smile were infectious.
    All the best,
    Kim Worth and her parents, Mike & Gail Worth.

  • Dennis & Eleanor Weber says:

    Dot and family. We are so sorry to hear about Don. We first knew Don at Tuesday bowling at Valley Lanes and were there when he bowled his perfect game. He was a great guy. Dennis also had contact with him in the construction business. He was a great guy.

  • Dale and Lynn Armeneau says:

    Dorothy,
    So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.

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