Obituary of Donald Walter Eddy

1912-2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Eddy on Sunday, December 26, 2010. We share our joy in the wonderful memories of this special man. Don passed away after a lengthy illness while residing at Lumsden Heritage Home the past few years. He was born on the Belledune Farm in Bethune, SK on August 9, 1912. Don lived to a grand age of 98 years. He was predeceased by his parents T. M. and Mary Eddy, an infant brother Harold, brother Morgan (Mary), and granddaughter Jeannine Levesque. Don is survived by his loving wife Diana Eddy (nee Bokinac); daughter Marion Idiens (Al) of Prince George, BC; son Gordon Eddy (Deb) of Fort Fraser, BC; and daughter Sharon MacDonald (Robert) of Stirling, AB; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Donald was raised on the farm at Bethune. He graduated from Normal School and taught in various communities in Saskatchewan. He enlisted in the RCAF in WWII as a radar technician and was posted in Scotland and India. At the end of WWII he returned to farm with his brother Morgan and married his devoted wife Diana on June 21, 1947. Together they farmed for many years and retired in Bethune. Donald had a life passion for mechanical things, always thinking up new ways to get tasks done. He taught himself Spanish, played five instruments, and even played in a band at dances in the community. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sons of Scotland and a Mason. Many hours were spent fishing and playing Aggravation with family and friends. A Celebration of Donalds Life will be held at the Bethune Community Hall, Bethune, SK on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, for those so desiring, donations may be made to the Bethune United Church Memorial Fund, 766 Central Avenue, Bethune, SK, S0G 0H0, the Bethune Cemetery Fund, Bethune, SK, S0G 0H0, the Lumsden and District Heritage Home, Box 479, Lumsden, SK, S0G 3C0 or a charity of ones choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com