November 16, 1943 – April 11, 2016

Donald Cyril Moses was born to Cyril Moses and Minnie Gilmore in Shulus, British Columbia. He attended and graduated school at the Kamloops Residential School before attending the University of British Columbia where he achieved his Bachelor of Business Degree.
Don’s keen intellect and leadership abilities lead him to become the Chief of Lower Nicola Indian Band at a young age. He would serve several times to his community in the roles of Chief/Councillor/Advisor. Chief Don’s political aspirations, to name a few, included running for the Federal Liberal Party, Founding member of The All Nations Party of BC and was instrumental in forming the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the 1st meeting of all the Chiefs in BC.
If Don had a dream you can be reassured through careful thought and hard work his dream will become a reality. As a successful business man, Don started and managed several businesses in his life time. He rarely let a failure or the little word “no” get in his way of finding a solution. He took great pride in his cattle herd, and was involved with 4H and the BC Cattlemen’s Association at various stages in his life.
In his spare time Don could be found at community events or keeping informed with current issues, locally and globally. He enjoyed spending time with his children and numerous nieces and nephews always encouraging higher education and life experiences for the younger generation to follow. Don enjoyed travelling: Australia, India, China, Cuba and various places in Mexico and places in North American. Don was a snowbird and travelled to Yuma, Arizona every winter for the past 17 years.
Don passed away early in the morning of April 11, 2016 after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and children. To mourn Don’s passing is his wife Roberta, Children: Donald Jr (Orenda) Grant, Dwayne (Janna), Bunni (Regan), Adrian (Ashleigh) and 8 grandchildren. Siblings: Charlotte, Gene (Louise), Felix (Martha), Vivian, Veronica, Valerie (Richard), Simon (Karen). Don will be missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, business and political partners.
We lost a respected Man in our family, community and Nation. May his soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral services will be held on Lower Nicola Indian Band on Friday, April 15th, 2016. Starting at 10am Don will make the journey from his home to the Lower Nicola Indian Band School where services will be held.

Condolences may be made to www.merrittfuneralchapel.com

• Date : 2016-04-11
• Location : Merritt, BC