Donald Franklin Henningson passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 28th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Don was a born builder, constructing homes and school additions throughout the Lower Mainland with his Dad and brothers. Don built Fort 91原创 Junior Secondary School in the mid 1960's. He was so taken with Fort 91原创, the Burnaby boy decided to farm there with his beloved wife Ruth and four kids and stayed 25 years. Don was first and foremost a devoted family man. He was also passionate about the plight of the "little guy," for whom he felt great empathy. Don was predeceased by Ruth and eldest son Alan. Don is survived and sadly missed by daughters Donna and Linda, son David, former daughter-in-law Sandra, and Ruth's sister-in-law Nadeen Horwood. Also two grandchildren (Dan -wife Jess - and Dillon), and one great grandchild (Ella). A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 21st, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Fort 91原创 Golf Course (9782 McKinnon Crescent, Fort 91原创, across from Don's old farm). RSVP please to: donnahenningson@gmail.com
Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Red Cross (www.redcross.ca)
Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com