Donald MACPHERSON

Mr. Donald "Don" MacPherson May 09, 1920 - April 11, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Richmond Funeral Home Passed away suddenly at home in Richmond on April 11, 2005. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 43 years, Pearl; daughters Heather, Sandra (Michael) Brian; son John (Wendy); granddaughters JoAnne, Michelle (Andy) and Emily Rachel; sister Evelyn (Bill) Barrett of Miniota; numerous nices, nephews, cousins and a host of friends especially Peter Verne (Carol) Williams his longtime hunting companion. He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Louise MacPherson; sisters Doris, Marie, Marjorie, Audrey and Lousine; brothers Gordon and Alex and his first wife JoAnn Garson MacPherson. Don was born May 9, 1920 in Isabella, NB moving at an early age to Miniota, MB where he lived and worked until September 1939 when he joined the Winnipeg Grenadiers, serving first in Jamaica and then fighting in the battle of Hong Kong in 1940 and was promoted to Sergeant during the battle. He became a prisoner of war December 25, 1941 when Hong Kong fell and for 44 months enduring many hardships. Only his determination to win that war and to return home helped him to survive that ordeal. In 1953, Don moved to B.C. and worked for the BC Legion Board until his retirement in 1981. Don was a member of the Hong Kong Veterans Association, the Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded and the Richmond Curling Club. His love of and accomplishments in curling and golf were an example of his determination to overcome his vision impairment. But first in his life was his family, he was a beloved husband, faher, grandfather, uncle and friend to all he met.In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in his memory.