Obituary of Donald Wayne Kvaas

Donald Wayne Kvaas January 24, 1944 – November 6, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donny on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Eagle Ridge Hospital He is predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Madeline Kvaas, his infant brother, George, his brother, Alvin, in 2007, his youngest son, Todd in 2008, and his sister, Norma Rosk in 2010. He leaves behind to mourn his passing and remember him forever, Janet, his loving wife of 42 years, his first son Wade (Lisa), his grandson Riley and his step granddaughter Paytyn; his sisters Dorothy McGhee, Thelma Wilson, Fia Wingert, Amy Paterson, Leona Plummer, Reta Lund and Trudean Trudeau; his brothers Fred, Roy (Marg), Gordon (Ardelle), Doug (Linda) as well as sister-in-law, Arla Kvaas and brother-in-law, Carl Rosk. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and their extended families, as well as the Carruthers family, the Irving family, and all his dear friends. Our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and compassionate staff at Hawthorne where Donald has resided since January, 2010. Special thanks to the Kang family. Please join us for a Celebration of Don’s Life on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00pm – Garden Hill Funeral Chapel – 11765 224th Street, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted by Alzheimer society of BC or Hawthorne Seniors Care Community.