Obituary of Donald David Boker

Lovingly Remembered: Donald David Boker 1936 - 2015 On behalf of his family, it is with great sadness but joy for Don that we announce his passing after 10 years in Columbia House. Don was born August 12, 1936 in Invermere, BC. and grew up in Edgewater, BC. Don graduated from SAIT in Electronics and went to work for the Canadian Government and lived in Ottawa and Resolute Bay, then Banff with the University of Calgary where he met his wife Helga Ann Svendsen. They were married in Toronto in 1964. After marriage they made their home in Calgary, where their first daughter Linda Maria was born, then moved to Ottawa with The National Research Council where their second daughter Joanne Sandra was born. The mountains were a magnet and they moved back to Edgewater in 1974. Being a "Jack of all Trades" he held many jobs,when he moved home, T-bar jockey at Panorama, plumber, mechanic, hospital maintenance before becoming Manager and Partner of Panorama Cable, also owner and repairman of Invermere Dry Cleaners. Until his illness, Don was a Rotarian of many years, a volunteer fireman, mountain friend at Panorama, a Citizen on Patrol, a liaison for the RCMP, and jail guard. He volunteered for any organization that asked him to help. He built their family home plus one more home later on but they moved back to the first home so he could build a open cockpit fun airplane. He was not able to complete it before his illness took over. He loved his Comanche airplane and flying was his passion. He also found time to hike, play ball, play Old Timers Hockey and travel with his family. Don will be sadly missed by his wife Helga of 50 years, his daughters Linda (Dwayne) Spence and Joanne Waite and his grandchildren Nicolis, Daniel, Brendin Spence, Alyssa, Andrea, Derek Waite. Also by his sister Frances (Fred) Jamieson, brother Doug (Susan), sister Geraldine Cabelguen and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ernst & Maud Boker and his son-in-law Steve Waite. A celebration of Don's life will take place on Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Columbia House or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com