It is with such sadness that we announce the passing of Don E. Sillars, on July 17th, 2018. Though struggling with health issues for a few years, he passed away suddenly at home in Kamloops, BC with his loving wife Jeanette, son Kent and daughter Deanna by his side.

Don spent his childhood years living on the family farm in Plenty, Saskatchewan with his parents Lewis and Idelle Sillars, siblings Phyllis, Jean and Roy and pets (including his favorite pet crow, “Joe”). Educated at Briercrest Boarding School and University of Saskatchewan, Don began his family and career in Regina, as a Professional Electrical Engineer with SaskPower. In 1966 he took his family west to Burnaby, BC. working at BC Hydro, designing and managing many of BC’s electrical substations until his retirement in 1997.

Don and Jeanette were married in 1987, and Krista and Jamie joined the family. Don and Jeanette spent most of their retirement in Blind Bay, BC – their deck, view and hospitality drew many visits from family and friends. It was a perfect place for their blended family to meet, and the six grandkids had a lot of fun there together when young. Don enjoyed so many hobbies including curling, golf, dirt biking, fishing, creating rebar lawn sculptures, various electrical projects, bridge and all card games, reading, and most recently daily sudoku. He volunteered for the Blind Bay Neighborhood Watch for a few years. For 21 years Casa Grande, Arizona was his favorite winter home for five months a year. They somehow also managed to adventure to Australia, Europe, Mexico, and several cruise destinations.

Don’s passing will leave a hole in the hearts of so many friends and family. He was admired by all of us for his intelligence, logical thinking, sense of humor, creative talents, a supernatural ability to focus on the task at hand, interest in the world around him and refusal to complain when his health and mobility deteriorated. When Don and Jeanette downsized in 2016 and moved to Kamloops, he really enjoyed the company of and appreciated the love and support of Krista, Brian and family.

Don leaves to mourn his wife Jeanette, son Kent (Julie) Sillars of Langley, BC, daughter Deanna (Roland) Kemperman of Cranbrook, BC, stepson Jamie Ramsey of Chilliwack, BC, stepdaughter Krista (Brian) Halland of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren Braedon, Spencer, and Taylor Sillars, Sam (Angela) of Langley, BC and Scott (Katie) Kemperman of Cranbrook, BC, Chris (Breanna) and Matt Lofgren, Adam (Lauren) and Blayne Halland of Kamloops, BC and four greatgrandchildren. Also mourning Don’s passing are his brother Roy (Dolores) Sillars, sister Jean Holter, sisters-in-law Linda Bezanson and Shelley Conrad, many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. Don was predeceased by his parents Lewis and Idelle Sillars, sister Phyllis Johnson and brothers-in-law Al Johnson, Murray Bezanson and Scottie (Milton) Holter.

A Celebration of Life will be held, with the date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the BC Lung Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2018-07-17
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.