January 20, 1951 - September 2024
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Wayne Quiring, age 73 of Vernon, BC after a lengthy struggle with cancer, on his own
terms, surrounded by loved ones.
Don was born in Tisdale, Sask. Jan 20, 1951, to Pete and Aggie Quiring. Don later moved to Prince George, BC where he started his family with Donna, the mother of his three children. Eventually moving to Vernon, BC with his family where he continued his lifelong career as a professional driver for Dairyland and later Vedder – Agri Foods.
He was proud to say that he was never unemployed, rarely had a sick day and was never involved in a serious accident despite being born blind in one eye. Don loved to celebrate his birthdays in warmer climates with good friends and family, especially with toes in the sand, a cerveza in one hand and a shooter in the other. He was very proud of how well his boys played hockey and enjoyed watching his grandson Steel and granddaughter Talia play hockey and his granddaughters Hailey and Hillary play ringette. He also was a fan of UFC and boxing.
Don was pre-deceased by his spouse Helen Lorenson, his parents Peter and Agnes, his older brother Raymond and his sweet baby daughter Stacy at the age of 2 and ½ years.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially by his partner Maureen Primrose (Greg), his oldest son Darcy and Lisa, (Hailey and Hillary) son Tyler and Jen (Steel and Talia), stepdaughter LeeAnne and Richard (Jordan, Brendan, and Cole).
A huge heartfelt Thank You to friends who were always available for help and support. We are very grateful to, and for, the exceptionally kind and caring individuals of OKIB first responders, ambulance crews, community care nurses, all emergency staff at VJH and to Drs Trayer, Martin and Spencer.
Celebration of Life to be held October 26th, 11:30 am – 3 pm Lakers Clubhouse 7000 Cummins Rd, Vernon, BC
In Lieu of flowers please donate to either the VJH Foundation, Heart and Stroke, Kidney Foundation or the Cancer Society BC
Published in the Prince George Citizen on Sept. 19, 2024.