Donald Robert McPhee

Don McPhee passed away in his home on Jan. 19, 2014. He was in his 90th year of life. Born on Oct. 20, 1924 in Saskatoon, Sask, he spent most of his life in Chilliwack next door to the family hog farm, Cherry Lynn Farms, on Broadway Street where he spent his career. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mildred in Nov. of 2005. Together, they had lived in their home since their marriage in 1961. Now he is in the loving arms of his Lord and with family members by whom he was also pre-deceased: father, John Robert McPhee; mother, May McPhee (nee Dockrill); step-mother, Marion McPhee (nee Sleightholm); sister Helen (John) McQuinn; parents-in-law, Olga & Roy Bresch; brothers & sisters-in-law Ted (Jeanie) Bresch; Olive (Albert) Wildeman; Helmut Riemer; and niece, Kathy Riemer. He is survived by his loving half-brother, Lindsay (Jan) McPhee; half-sister, Doreen Single; and sister–in-law, Lyla Riemer; and many nieces and nephews.

Don will be remembered by his friends from First Baptist Church, Chilliwack, where he and Mildred married, worshipped, and participated in the 2nd Mile Group and by friends from Broadway Church, Chilliwack where he attended for the past 22 years.

As a young man, Don, a gun enthusiast, belonged to the Chilliwack Rod and Gun Club, Fish and Game Club, and Ducks Unlimited. He & Mildred enjoyed going on camping excursions to visit family and to take pictures of the wildlife and flowers of N. America. They met at Chilliwack Camera Club and both were lifelong members. Known nationally for their wonderful photographs printed in books and calendars, they won countless awards for their marvelous images. This shared interest was especially meaningful. They also belonged to the Chilliwack Field Naturalists & the Chilliwack Museum & Historical Society.

After his wife’s passing, Don continued to be hospitable and it was common to find that he had baked a cake for his company or had organized an evening of games. The memory of the McPhee couple and their warm welcome and friendship are treasured by friends – both young and old.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Mon, Jan. 27, 2014, Chapel of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack. Rev. Ian Grant officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Don’s memory may contribute to the charity of their choice.