YUILL, Donald James - Born February 22, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and passed away June 13, 2011 in Westbank British Columbia.

He was the son of the late Catherine and Harvey Yuill. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Eleanor (Pat) McKinnon of 60 years, children Debra Yuill, Sandra and Greg Ogrodnick, Barbara and Willis Hardie, and Jim and Xiao Yan Yuill, 9 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren, sister Inez Cairns, brother Jack and Iris Yuill and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Ross and Jean Yuill and Ross Cairns.

He owned Yuill Construction in northern Alberta. He also was a land developer. Don was a kind gentleman who loved his family and his grand dogs. Don enjoyed being a winter Texan for 12 years and his hobbies included genealogy, restoring antique cars and jeeps and flying his airplane.

A “Celebration of Don’s Life” will take place on Saturday June 18th at 3:30 pm at Crystal Springs Community Center, 1850 Shannon Lake Road.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association #105-1456 St Paul Street Kelowna, V1Y 2E6 or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Serviecs, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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