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Donald Thomson
May 24, 1931 - January 20, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Donald was born May 24th 1931 in Vancouver BC passed peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 20th 2016 in Langley BC.<br />Donald was the eldest of 7 children, a loving son and brother. He graduated from Vancouver Technical High School and went directly to work for Finning Tractor where he spent his entire working career of 43 years.<br />He married Patricia Marie Jarvis in 1962 and they raised their 4 children, Denise [Ozzy and Rachel], Jeff, Peter and Coleen [Drew] in Richmond BC.<br />Donald was a loving husband, a dedicated father and beloved uncle to so many nieces and nephews and a doting grandfather.<br />Don and Pat settled in Nanaimo BC soon after he retired. Where they enjoyed the slower pace and the great camping opportunities.<br />Don and Pat moved back to the lower mainland living his final days in Surrey BC.<br />In lieu of flowers you are welcome to leave a donation to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society in Donald's name.<br /></div>