Donald HUDSON

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HUDSON: Donald F. Hudson passed away unexpectedly at home on May 24, 2012. Don was born on February 19, 1934 in Killarney, MB. He was the eldest child of Vern and Anna Hudson. He attended Long River School. On October 27, 1962 Don married Donna Dalrymple. Together they had 3 children, Kathy, Kim and Kurtis. During their thirty five years of marriage they lived in Boissevain, Lyleton, and Pierson. Don started his career working for Dring’s as a long haul truck driver. Don found it difficult to be on the road away from his family, so in 1969 he made a career change and started to buy grain for N.M.Paterson and Son’s in Lyleton. Between Lyleton and Pierson his career lasted thirty years buying grain. He was a very devoted, hardworking and savvy businessman. He trained several grain buyers and helpers and was well respected in the grain buying business. At the elevator he met many lifelong friends while bickering over the all might cent on the bushel of grain that was being hauled to the elevator. Don retired in 1999 to Boissevain, one year after Donna passed away. He started a new career of leisure including travelling, hunting and fishing. Don loved to go out fishing and really enjoyed taking grandkids, nephews and great nephews out in his prized boat. Don’s personality was one of a kind. His sense of humour was contagious. He found extreme pleasure in making people laugh. Left to cherish Don’s memory are daughters Kathy (Maurice) Mangin, Kim (Scott) Witzke and son Kurtis (Kimmy) Hudson. Grandchildren Nathan and Kalene Mangin, Tyler and Dylan Witzke, and Piper Hudson. Sisters Lorraine (Bernie) Boisjoli and Shirley (Larry) Cinq –Mars. Sister and brother –in-laws Louise Hardcastle, Shirley Gardiner, Dorothy Coupland, Howard Dalrymple, Miles (Carole) Dalrymple, Murray Glen (Myrtle) Dalrymple and Rob (Cindy) Dalrymple, numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Don was predeceased by his wife Donna (1998) and his parents Vern and Anna Hudson. The funeral was held in Boissevain, Manitoba on May 29, 2012. Pallbearers were Doug Coupland, Donald Coupland, Wesley McKee, Colin McKee, Darcy Groves, and Michael Dalrymple. Dad loved children. In his memory donations can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation; 350 St. Mary’s Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. “We love you Dad, your memory will be in our hearts forever and will always be a very special part of our lives.”Fisherman’s PrayerI pray that I may live to fishUntil my dying dayAnd when it comes to my last cast,I then most humbly pray,When in the Lord’s great landing netAnd peacefully asleepThat in His mercy I be judgedBig enough to keep.-Love your familyMessages of condolence may be made on-line at www.wheatlandfs.comKillarney Boissevain Funeral Home 204-523-7791 www.wheatlandfs.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 02, 2012