Obituaries

SANDBERG, Donald H.

May 22, 1932 - May 16, 2017

Donald (Donnie) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family whom he loved and cherished deeply. Devotion to his family was the most important aspect of his life. He leaves behind his loving wife Barbara of 61 years, children: Sharon (Jerry), Dan (Jo-Ann), Jo-Ann (Daryl) and David. Grandchildren: Chris (Sam), Jeffrey, Melanie (Hugh), Jason (Heather), Debra, Donnie (Amanda) and Adam (Hilary). Great grandchildren: Tulia, Claire, Duncan and Caelynn. Also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Audrey Leier and his sister-in-law Marge Leier as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by his parents Otto and Minerva, infant son Peter, siblings Roy, Irene, Esther and Teenie.

Don was a kind, loyal and loving husband, father, brother, grampa, great grampa and a friend to many.

He loved the outdoors, spending a great many years in it from a teenager on in the logging industry and prospecting and the latter part of his working days as a plumber. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and of course never missed an opportunity to stop and check out a rock he wanted to inspect.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24th at the Salvation Army Church - 1480 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna - with a tea to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Research or a charity of your choice.

Condolence Messages

May 27, 2017
Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad!

Eilleen
May 25, 2017
To Barbara and the Sandberg family,

I am going to miss my friend of the last 25 years. I don't have to tell you that Don was very proud of all of his family and friends. Yesterdays service was a beautiful way to remember him. Thank-you for that special time. Wishing everyone strength and health going forward. Jeff Austin
May 25, 2017
Dear Sharon & Family,

I was so sorry to read about your Dad's (Don) passing. Losing someone in your heart is always hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pat (Kraft) Spoljaric
May 24, 2017
We are so saddened to hear of Don's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our hearts go out to you Barb and family.

Richard & Verna Michel
May 23, 2017
Our family has definitely lost a great man I was lucky to call my Uncle. So many memories and happy times spent around campfires or family gatherings. Uncle Donnie always had wise words or funny stories or something interesting to talk about.

He will surely be missed but I'm sure he's catching up and having some laughs with those he cared about who have already passed. Thinking of you Aunty Barb and family, you all were everything to him. He was so lucky to have you all around him especially the past few months

Brandie Cridland
May 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of Don's passing, I worked with Don in the logging industry in the late 60s, great guy, was lucky to see him again a couple years ago, I will miss him. Gordon Hood
May 23, 2017
Dan, David and the rest of the Sandberg family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you this week. May all your great memory's you have of your dad help you carry on. Wayne Doreen Jason Curtis Weninger
May 22, 2017
To Barb and all the family.

Casey and I like to express our sincere condolences with the passing of Don.

We do know, it has been a very difficult time for 3 months or longer.

We pray that you Barb and the children will get the strength in future weeks,

with love, Casey and Connie
May 21, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Sandberg family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Dan and David.

Darren McClelland
May 19, 2017
Oh, Donny, you treated the world gently and kindly, and with Barbara, made a beautiful, generous family. Thank you for this powerful legacy.

Vikki
May 19, 2017
One of the sweetest men ever. Think of the times often when we lived next door . Such happy times. Donnie can rest now his work here is done. Know that we are thinking of you Barb. Love to you and all the family! A huge loss, always in our hearts.

Love, Bob and Darlene Bond
May 19, 2017
To Barbara and family,

I met you on the eve of your grandson Adam's wedding to my daughter, Hilary and immediately felt the depth of your family's love. A love rooted in the strength and support from you, Barbara, and Don. I was in awe and so grateful for my daughter to be welcomed into your fold. What a joy it was to meet Don, such sunny smiling eyes! A true loving and gentle man. And he was so kind to my Mum, Eunice West at the wedding the next day. Please know I've been thinking of you all during this hard time when the cycle of life shows itself. Don can now rest. He'll always be with you...maybe when you spot an incredibly beautiful rock, captured by the shine of the sun on it...he will be there.

Love, Ms. Terry Giblin

Courtenay, BC
May 18, 2017
One of the best men ever! He thought the world of his family and friends, and was a gentle and compassionate man. I am proud and grateful to have had him in my life. My love to you all. Chrissy
May 18, 2017
To Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear about uncle Donny`s passing. Sending healing prayers and moments of peace and comfort as we remember the great man that he was and always will be in our hearts.

Shelanne Flansburg and family.