Died: Thursday 23 November 2017
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Apolzer, Donald Gordon
Born April 20, 1934, Elrose, Saskatchewan.
After a courageous battle with cancer, Don passed away peacefully, November 23, 2017.
Do not grieve for me, from pain I’m free.
I’m following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call.
I turned and left it all.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with happy memories.
My life’s been full, I’ll remember much.
Great times, plenty of golf, the love of family and good friends, and my beloved dog, Brandi.
Parents: Frank and Marie (Woller) Apolzer, born in Moir, Hungary. Don always said his parents were the best mom and dad anyone could have ever had.
Predeceased by his loving son Bruce Gordon Apolzer (Elaine), Honolulu Hawaii; brothers: Frank Apolzer (Rose), Abbotsford, & Joe Apolzer, Penticton; sister: Theresa (Tess) Jellison (Curly).
Survived by his partner of 35 years, Lorraine Pattison; daughter Lori Marie (Apolzer) Phillips Penticton; grandson: Cody Phillips, Penticton; sister: Darlene Greenwood (Reg), Penticton; Brother: John Apolzer (Lorraine), and his best friend and nephew Rod Jellison (Lynn), Port Coquitlam, B.C., as well as nieces and nephews.
Don grew up and went to school in Penticton. He opened the doors to Aladdin Floors in the 70s, retiring in 1993. He was an avid member of the Penticton Golf & Country Club since 1979, and also spent eleven years as a volunteer fireman for the Penticton Fire Department.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tim Phillips, Dr. D. Kincade, the Kelowna Cancer Centre, and the dedicated nurses in the chemo department, especially Amy and Marie, and Hospice/Palliative Community Care Nurses, Rhonda and Carrie,
Hanson’s Arbor Funeral Chapel looking after all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Society (Pet Scan).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of APOLZER Donald Gordon Died: Thursday 23 November 2017.source
Death notice for the town of: Penticton, Province: Colombie britanique
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