March 20, 2024
Donald Lewis Tonsaker passed peacefully on March 20, 2024 at the age of 93.
He was predeceased by his parents Lars and Martha; his brothers Lloyd (wife Jean), Stanley, Clifford (wife Maxine) and his sister Iris (husband Merle); brothers-in-law Ross Shaw, Harold McClelland, Arnie Solheim and sister-in-law Anna Tonsaker.
He is mourned by his wife Bonnie; sons Dale, Brian, daughter-in-law Cathy; brother-in-law Lorne (wife Mary Anne); his sisters Lavon Shaw, Thelma McClelland, Lorraine Solheim and brother Gordon Tonsaker; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Donald enjoyed a long career as an appliance and television repairman. He was an awesome handyman and hard worker. He loved to play cards, work in the yard or tinker in the garage.
He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. He had a love early on of camping with his family. He loved fishing with his family and golfing with his children and square dancing with Bonnie. He loved to travel with his family. He enjoyed going to Hawaii many times with family and close special friends.
No service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please remember Donald by donating to the charity of your choice.
Airdrie Alberta Canada
Dear Bonnie & Family - We're so sorry for your loss. I know how much Uncle Don, his laughter and kind ways will be missed by his family and friends. We always looked so forward to the visits at the farm when you were all there and staying up late to play cards. Glad you had so many great trips and holidays together - alot of special memories there. We also thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with everyone over such a lovely lunch and visit with you when we were in Regina.
Hugs, Doug & Marie and Family
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Regina Sask Canada
Al & Mildred Picton Life is short but Don enjoyed it all. It is with Great fondness that we remember the good times as we celebrated birthdays and other dinner parties at the Kivisto household.
Bonnie, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and God Bless Don as he rests in peace.
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Bonnie and family, Our condolences at the loss of your husband and father. I have memories of spending time with you at your house in Stapleford Crescent as a young girl.
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
We send our condolences to the family. Neighbours Charlene and Lionel Eberts
Regina SK
Dear Bonnie, Dale, Brian & Cathy, We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you all at this time of sadness. God Bless.
Regina Sask Canada
Bonnie, Brian, Dale and Family. We mourn the loss of a long time wonderful friend. A loss that we have a hard time putting into words. We will forever cherish the wonderful memories of our time spent together since we first met at a friend's house in 1970. We virtually did everything together whether it be card games, picnics, berry picking, camping, hosting dinners, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and the greatest of all.....the over 30 wonderful Hawaiian vacations. While we are so sorry, we are going to get through this together just like we got through everything else in the past. Forever in our thoughts.
Calgary Alberta Canada
We offer our deepest sympathies to the Tonsaker family. Uncle Don was a true gentlemen and had a very kind heart, I will always fondly remember the times our families had together on the farm and for the visits in Calgary in later years. Don was always keenly interested in what "us kids" were up to, likely because he was a kid at heart as well. Don's presence will be sorely missed by all, but I trust that the fond memories we share will provide comfort at this difficult time. Take care. Keith, Kim, Logan and Sophie McClelland
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
I will remember “Uncle Don” fondly. He was always exceedingly cheerful and friendly. He was a great friend to my mom and dad. I remember the Saturday fishing trips as a child and I was always taken care of so well when “Auntie Bonnie” and “Uncle Don” babysat me. He was a familiar presence in our lives and he will be missed.
corunna Ont. Canada
Very sorry to lose Don, but so glad I got to have him in my life for so long. Will remember him always and the good times we shared.
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