Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.
Donald Bandmann
1954 – 2026
Don was born on April 17, 1954 and grew up in Yellowknife, NWT before moving to Burnaby, BC in his teens. Don spent many years working for Local 97 as an Ironworker. This is the time when he met the love of his life Kathy while working in Ontario. They shared 40 years together.
Don was born on April 17, 1954 and grew up in Yellowknife, NWT before moving to Burnaby, BC in his teens. Don spent many years working for Local 97 as an Ironworker. This is the time when he met the love of his life Kathy while working in Ontario. They shared 40 years together.
It is in Hamilton where they married and were blessed with three beautiful daughters Katelynn (Andrew), Kassandra, and Kelsey. He was so proud and excited to become a grandfather to Karter in 2024. They all were the pride of his life. In 2005 the family moved to Lethbridge where Don then began working for CP rail. Don enjoyed traveling and working so the job was a perfect fit.
Don always enjoyed playing his many guitars, and while he always enjoyed going the gym, it was after his retirement he began competitive weightlifting and competed in his last competition in October.
Don will be deeply missed by his family and close friends and his memory will live on in them.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the NEST (HONKERS PUB), 2806 5th Avenue North from 2:00 P.M. till 4:30 P.M.
Please come and share your memories of Don with his loved ones.
Guestbook (9)
Share a memory or send a tribute in memory of Donald.
It's with a heavy heart to hear about Don's passing. Working and driving together for the last years before his retirement has givin me plenty of amazing memories. Take care Bandmann family.
On behalf of the Vittie family, sending you all of our thoughts, love and prayers.
Kathy my dear best friend , my heart is shattered for you ,the girls , Andrew and little Karter. He was a great Husband, Father and Grandfather. He will be truly missed by all of us. l can only pray that you all rest your sorrows on the wings of an angel and fill your hearts with beautiful memories. We are sending you all lots of love,hugs and support.
I will always remember you and Love you uncle Don For when you got me my teddy bear And I love you and Miss you very much May You rest in peace Till we meet again Love Miranda
My condolences to you Kathy and family. May God give you the strength to go through this time and going forward. 🙏
You will always be remembered Don through all the great stories.Love Rhonda,Miranda and Dustin.Forever in our hearts.
Always enjoyed the gym time when Don was working out, a few words, a smile and smirk, watching to see who wasn’t cleaning the equipment after using it! My condolences to Don’s Family, a neat guy. Hugh Richards
I lost a good friend. I will miss our discussions about everything from current events to classic rock. RIP Don.
My deepest condolences to Don's family. What a shock it was when Don told me about his illness. He practically lived in the gym in his retirement years.