So sorry to hear that this amazing man has passed. Don was always such a cheerful and loved teacher and he will be missed by many. Prayers to the family!
Eva Dyck(Penner),
July 30, 2018
Great basketball coach at Earl Rivers High School. My prayers and condolences to the family.
Luis Gomez,
March 17, 2018
We are thinking of you and your family. May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories of the all too few years you had together. I know he will be missed but never forgotten.
Pat & Hollie Carroll,
February 27, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and this time.
Ashley Armstrong(Stevenson),
February 26, 2018
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, Kathie. Don will always have a special place in our hearts. God Bless.
Doug & Audrey Turner,
February 26, 2018
Dear Kathie, DJ and Daniel:
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing although he can now finally rest in peace.
I had to pick someone up at the Calgary airport on Saturday or I would have been with you.
Please let your memories of a great husband and father help you through this difficult time.
Blair
Blair Lowry,
February 26, 2018
Hey Kathie.
Wonderful service yesterday and great to see so many familiar friendly faces. Pam and I did not stay late but wanted to touch base with you and share our condolences.
Don was a GREAT Coach and even better man-all of our lives are better fro the opportunity to know him. Kathie-you are also one of a kind kind top shelf person that fought right through this battle just as hard as Don did. Thank you for your friendship and making our lives richer.
Dave & Pam Adams,
February 25, 2018
Kathie and family
Sorry for you loss. It was a please to care for Don during his brief stay in PCU. He always kept a smile on our faces!!
Take Care
Jennifer
Jennifer,
February 24, 2018
Very sorry to hear this news. Don was a very special mentor to me as a coach and educator. It has been 30+ years but I still value the positive influence of his coaching and teaching. Deepest sympathies to Kathie and the boys.
Steven Hofer,
February 24, 2018
He was one amazing guy and we will miss him greatly. We had a lot of laughs together and a lot of cards-that he was mostly the winner at :):):):)
You are strong Kathy, the days will get better.
Sharon & Howard,
February 24, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a great principal at WR Myers High School in Taber. Our last three children had him and we all enjoyed his infectious smile and enthusiasm for everything and everyone. Love and hugs to each of you. Sue and Keith Williams and family.
Susan & Keith Williams,
February 24, 2018
Kathie, i am so sorry to hear this. We just got home from a little trip. I would have loved to be there with you. Take care.
Marjorie Cronkhite,
February 24, 2018
Kathie & family We were so sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. We appreciate very much how good he was to our kids. Our deepest sympathy.
Barry & Brenda Clements,
February 24, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with one Don when he was Principal in Milk River. I am sad to hear of his passing, I am sure he will be missed!
Patrick Duffy,
February 24, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Dons passing. He fought a good fight and managed to keep a brave face throughout. We are so sorry that we are not able to be there with you on Saturday. Know that we are always with you in spirit. Don was one of the "good guys". We will miss him and his fantastic smile and sense of humour. We'll make an effort to get together in the near future. Love and hugs to all of you. Congratulations on the birth of Vivian. She was surely the apple of Dons eye.
Val & Gord miller,
February 23, 2018
I'm sorry to hear about this. He was an excellent basketball coach and a good guy. Condolences to the family.
Russel Laackmann,
February 23, 2018
We were shocked at the passing of Don
He was a great man who always treated you with a smile and a warm hello
Kathie our prayers go out to you and your children
Know that memories will take the place of sorrow
Our thoughts are with you all
Glen & Colene Pittman,
February 23, 2018
Sending you all comfort , strength and love at this difficult time ..
Laurie Jansen,
February 23, 2018
Sorry we will not be there on Saturday to celebrate Don's life. He was a man who had great love and understanding for family and friends. He was also very devoted to both family and friends. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Kathie and family Donna and Don, you are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Larry & Linda,
February 23, 2018
So very sorry to hear this sad news. He was such a fine man and teacher. Our love to you Kathy and your sons.
Cindy & Gordon Rombough & family,
February 23, 2018
Don and Kathie both inspired me as a young teacher starting out at ACE Place. They taught me that loving the students is just as important as teaching them. Thank you!
Sharalyn Patching,
February 23, 2018
Sorry we will not be there on Saturday to celebrate Don's life. He was a man who had great love and understanding for family and friends. He was also very devoted to both family and friends. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Kathie and family Donna and Don, you are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Larry & Linda,
February 23, 2018
To: Kathie, D.J. & families: Pls accept our deepest sympathies in your loss. We have always respected Don's contributions while a member of the Taber community! Remember always the good times that you shared!
Ron & Ilene Levagood,
February 23, 2018
Deepest sorrow to hear Mr G has passed. He was our teacher and such a great presence in our lives as a teacher in Milk River. Deepest condolences to his family. We all lost a good one.
Jacob Larsen,
February 23, 2018
Kathie and family
Sending you our deepest condolences.
Sam & Hayley,
February 23, 2018
Lenore Lindeman
I can still hear Mr. G's contagious laugh and it is something that students say to me now, "We can tell you are in the school because you're laughing."
I was happy to see you both again at Golds. Lifting weights has become a lifelong healthy habit for me that started in my PE class with Don.
Ray and I had fun when Don came to the hair shop as my hair model for barbering. Lots of laughs there too. I passed my journeyman exam on the first try.
I hope the memories of the fun and laughs you had together will help you deal with his loss. I am sorry I cannot make it to the service tomorrow, my heart will be there. ??
Lenore Lindeman,
February 23, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marg Belisle,
February 23, 2018
My favourite memory of Mr. G is dancing with him in gym class. He was so full of energy and joy and he brought that into the classroom. Also the fun of having Kathie as his 'better half' - they were such a cute couple. Cannot imagine one without the other. My sympathies Kathie.
Julie Swanson,
February 23, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a wonderful educator our children really liked him.
Will & Rae Lindeman,
February 23, 2018
I am so sorry for you loss. I have many fond memories of Mr. G when he was principal at Erie Rivers. He was a great role model and inspired me to enter the field of education. Praying for your family.
Kristie (Hansen) Clark,
February 23, 2018
I knew Don as "Mr. G" when he was teaching in Milk River and was our home room teacher in grade 8. He had a great sense of humour but wasn't susceptible to BS so didn't let us get away with much. He always challenged us during phys ed classes and we always looked forward to doing circuit training with him because we knew he would bring in his Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show record and we could sing along to "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" even while gasping for breath. I have a copy of that record myself now, and always think of him fondly when we play it.
While words cannot express my condolences, I wish Don's family peace during this most difficult time. We are all better people for having known him and will carry a piece of him in our hearts and memories.
Jeanie Baczuk
Jeanie Baczuk,
February 23, 2018
Condolences to Don's family from me and mine. I mourn his loss as Mr. G will always be on my list of great men!
Troy Sauter,
February 23, 2018
So sad to hear of Don's passing. He was such a wonderful man, and a pleasure to work with. Condolences to all of you.
Lori, Trevor, Jackson and Tucker
Lori & Trevor Pickerell,
February 22, 2018
We are so sorry to hear that Don has passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, DJ and Daniel. Rest in peace Mr. G.
Darlene & Larry Luhowy,
February 22, 2018
To Kathie and family;
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith & Peggy Losey,
February 22, 2018
The BEST boss I ever had! Genuine, supportive and the greatest sense of humor!
Marilyn Kambeitz,
February 22, 2018
We both are truly sadden by the loss of such a kind man. The world has lost another good person. Our thoughts are with you Kathie and your family.
David & Katrin Cheney,
February 22, 2018
The world was a better place with Mr Gellatly in it. He could motivate teenagers to do there best on the basketball court and in school. He helped me become a better person and basketball player and he wasn't even a girls coach. He just cared about people. My condolences Kathie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was blessed with a very special family as well.
Kim Strub (Lindeman),
February 22, 2018
