Donald Walter Bacon

We are saddened to announce the passing of Donald Walter Bacon. Don Passed away in Royal Inland Hospital just two days before his 88th Birthday. Don was born in Edmonton AB and spent many years in the Westlock area where he started his family before moving to Kamloops to work with his brother Ron Bacon at Dearborn Motors.

Don is survived by his wife Evelyn, his five children Barry (Jodi), Colleen Pickerell (Craig), Kelly, Joanne Beesley (Alan), Kevin (Lena) and stepdaughter Angela Bittner, partner (Brian) and their immediate families including eleven Grand kids and eleven great grand kids. Also by his three brothers Ron, Gary and Delmer and their families. Don was preceded by his first wife Delores and his parents Walter and Simone.

He moved to Kamloops in 1971 and began his career at Dearborn Motors where he eventually retired as the Fleet & Lease manager. Don was well respected by both his customers and coworkers. Always friendly and cheerful he was able to bring the smile out in everyone that knew him.

Don was a sports fan of Hockey and Curling but is most well remembered for his love of golf. He was a regular fixture at Kamloops Golf and Country Club where he was a member for approximately 30 years. A regular at Men’s night and every club tournament for years. He and his wife Evelyn also took many trips together and enjoyed golfing in Mexico, Hawaii, California and even an Alaskan Cruise.

On behalf of Evelyn and Dons Family we would like to thank Dr Kraig Monalbetti, Dr. Olson and the nurses of R.I.H. Five-South for all of the care and help throughout this process. Dons family, wife, Kids and Brothers were all together and with Don before he passed. Rest in Peace Don and may all your putts on the other side be “Gimmies”.

Don Bacon August 31, 1933 – August 29, 2021