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Don Best
June 28, 1944 - March 7, 2013
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> Donald Arthur Best </p> <p> June 28, 1944 &ndash; March 7, 2013 </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Donald Arthur Best, aged 68, passed away at Claresholm, Alberta on March 7, 2013. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> He is survived by his wife Virginia; his children Shawn of Airdrie; Rebecca Howe (Harlan Smith) of Nanton; Tyler (Karli) of Carstairs and Rob (Marla) Carlson of Airdrie. </p> <p> Don is also survived by his grandchildren Stan, Dace, Donovan, Shay-Leigh, Ida and Rilyn. He is also survived by his sister Sharon (Reinhardt) Bonzack of Canmore. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Don was predeceased by his mother Ida Hahn, stepfather Ab; his two brothers Ray and Bob; his two sisters Janie and Sylvia and one son, Rick Bowers of Saskatchewan. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Don was born and raised in Stavely. He had a lengthy career as a ranch hand and fencer. He also spent some time as a rodeo clown and bull fighter as well as an oil worker. Don has touched many people in his life and will be sadly missed. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> A celebration of Don&rsquo;s life will be held at the Stavely Community Hall on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jeff Enfield presiding. </p> </div>