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DONALD JAMES MEADOWS
Date of Passing: Apr 05, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD JAMES MEADOWS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald James Meadows on Sunday April 5, 2015. Don is survived by his wife Leslie, his daughter Katharine (Michael) Kingdon and grandchildren William, James, and Emily; son Jonathan (Tara) and grandchildren Madison, Zoë, and Levi; daughter Laura; son Michael (Lianne Kupchik) and grandchildren Brendan and Natasha; in-laws Bernard Banks and family; sister-in-law Tess Meadows; step-sister Rhoda de Bourcier, and various nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his mother Kathleen (Holmes) Meadows, father Claude, stepmother Jenny, sister Dorothy Smith and brothers Tom (Gloria), Ed (Muriel) and Bob. Don was born in Minnedosa on February 6, 1931. He completed high school, was active in the development of Camp Wannakumbac and in 1953 entered the Bachelor of Science Agriculture program at University of Manitoba, graduating in 1957. He served as an Ag Rep in Teulon and Baldur before embarking on a trip around the world where he met the love of his life, Leslie Banks of New Zealand, on the ship returning to Canada. Don married Leslie on October 24, 1959 at St. Jude's Anglican Church, Winnipeg. After working with the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Cooperation for two years, he and Leslie returned to New Zealand where their daughter, Katharine, was born. Don and family returned to Canada where he became the Ag Rep in Carberry in July of 1961. Sons, Jonathan and Michael were born and daughter, Laura, was adopted while the family lived in Carberry. Don left Carberry to take the Diploma in Extension program in Saskatoon in 1967, after which he became the Coordinator of Community Affairs in Manitoba in 1968. In 1971, the family moved to Southern Africa when Don took a position through CIDA at the Lesotho campus of the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland where he worked with the staff to upgrade their educational skills. Don returned to Winnipeg in 1973 and worked with the Department of Education and then the Faculty of Agriculture until his retirement in 1990. Over the years, Don and Leslie travelled extensively, visiting all ten Canadian Provinces, most of the Northern United States, New Zealand and Australia. Don was a kind, gentle, but strong man who will be missed by all whose lives he has touched. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Don's family doctor, Dr. Cam Lowden and the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff of Victoria Hospital who always treated Don with dignity and warmth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to: www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Apr 18, 2015
DONALD JAMES MEADOWS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald James Meadows on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Victoria General Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. A longer obituary to follow. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Apr 11, 2015
DONALD JAMES MEADOWS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald James Meadows on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Victoria General Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. A longer Obituary to Follow. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Apr 7, 2015
Publish Date: Apr 11, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Hello Leslie, Sorry, we just heard about Don today. Our thoughts are with you as we recall the many good times we shared over the years. Much love, Jim and Elaine May Ladysmith BC - Posted by: Jim and Elaine May (friends) on: Apr 27, 2015
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It's in the spring of 1963 that I met Don in Carberry at the Ag Rep office. I had been hired as a summer assistant and lived with Peggy and Barry Hood. The following year I became the extension Home Economist and worked with Don in the area. Don was a great mentor. He was such a gentle soul. He had a great way of working and problem solving with the local folk. I learned a lot from observing him interact with people. My sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Rita (Lemoine) Lecuyer (co-worker in Carberry in 1963-1965) on: Apr 21, 2015
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One of the good guys. We recall times together with Don and Leslie years ago when they lived nearby. Leslie - your wonderful family will be a great comfort to you at this time. Our sincere condolences. Keith and Joy Smith - Posted by: Keith and Joy Smith (friends) on: Apr 21, 2015
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Sorry to have missed Don's funeral. Donald was a good friend while we were attending University - Faculty of Agriculture in the '50s. I was a year ahead of Don graduating in 1956. Our paths didn't cross much after that. We were active in the SCM (Student Christian Movement) at the University. It was through SCM that I met my wife Margaret. Margaret died in 2010. Life is certainly different after a long time together. That is no doubt felt by you and family at this time. May God's comfort and richest blessings be with you at this time .........from Bob Burton - Posted by: Robert(Bob) Burton (friend) on: Apr 18, 2015
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Sorry, but I have left this condolence and it was for the wrong person, I am in Ontario and received incorrect information, sorry about this. - Posted by: Diane Prokop () on: Apr 13, 2015
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Many years of friendship and fun times at the Narrows, we helped build the cottage in '77. A true friend has been lost. - Posted by: Diane & Randy Prokop (Friend) on: Apr 12, 2015
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Our thoughts are with you and yours. - Posted by: Gordon & Ruth Harding (Friends) on: Apr 11, 2015
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Don was always a very charming and caring friend over many years. He had many kind words of advice and interest. I'm sure his passing will be a big loss to all his family. My deepest condolences to all of you. - Posted by: Janet Andrews (Friend) on: Apr 10, 2015
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Sorry to hear he passed away. Will miss you visiting at hunting season. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Liz & Mike Lewicki (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2015
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Very sorry to hear he passed away. We got married at his cottage in 1995. Great person to know who would help you anyway he could. Great hunting and fishing stories to hear. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Julie-Ann & Larry Backman (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2015
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Great memories with my family fishing in the narrows as a kid. Condolences to all. - Posted by: Bob meadows (Nephew) on: Apr 07, 2015
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Fond memories of Don & Leslie's visits to Deep Cove. Condolences to all. - Posted by: Marilyn Novak (Friend of Tess Meadows) on: Apr 07, 2015
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