Donald Arthur Best
June 28, 1944 – March 7, 2013
Donald Arthur Best, aged 68, passed away at Claresholm, Alberta on March 7, 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A celebration of Don’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.