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Donald CAMPBELL Obituary
On Monday, August 20, 2013, Donald James Campbell passed away at the age of 89 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Sandra Cheek (Guy) of Soap Lake, Washington and Pamela Chislett (Eric), of Grande Prairie, Alberta; his grandchildren, Jamie and Kristin and his great-grandchildren, Pierre and Alyssa. Don was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta where he attended the University of Alberta and then moved on to Purdue University for his PhD. During his illustrious career he worked in both the US and Canada and received many awards and commendations for his work. He enjoyed golfing, ham radio, and spending time with friends and family. He was a lover of the arts, theater and books, and was an accomplished writer, editing a professional journal for many years.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Martha Donnelly and Carolyn Tanner of the GPOT Department at VGH for their care and guidance over these past few years. And thanks especially to Roseanne Thorsteinson and Rosalie Bendoval for their kindness, caring and attention towards the end of Don's life.
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December 6, 2013
Dear Sandra & Pamela,
Just received notice on Dr Campbell passing. We were in BC in August but I've changed my email address. Would love to receive more information. [email protected] Janice (Woodard) Tafel
Catherine Smith
October 25, 2013
Dear Sandra and Pam,
I just received the news about your father. I am so very sorry. Don was my neighbour for about 10 years before I moved away. I was privileged to attend some of his legendary pool parties. He was a true renaissance man. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Catherine Smith
Ilse Leis / Anderson
September 6, 2013
With fond memories and sadness, I would like to extend my sympathy to his family. Don was a dear, close friend of my deceased husband, William Anderson. We shared many wonderful celebrations, events, meals and outings. Don was an amazingly interesting person. He loved the theatre and classical music events and the Alberta Alumni Luncheons Don and I shared together after my husband died and Don could no longer drive. He shall be missed.
With warm regards,
Ilse Leis Anderson
September 5, 2013
Sandra and Pamela Just want you to know that I was sorry to see the news about your dad in the Edmonton Journal recently. I have good memories of him. He worked with my husband, Bob, at Chemcell years ago. We did have a good visit with him at his house in Vancouver about 8 years ago. Bob died in 2007. At my age so many friends have passed away!
My sympathy to you and your families.
Frances Reynolds
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September 2, 2013
Pamela and Sandra -
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families in the loss of you father. He was a long-time friend and highly esteemed colleague of us both and will be greatly missed.
Warm regards,
Bob and Joan (Sutherland) Morrison
September 1, 2013
Pamela and Sandra,
It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of your father and I pass my sincere condolences to you both and your families. Don was a wonderful colleague and friend for a great many years, both in Edmonton and later during his years in Vancouver. We had many spirited discussions during our aquaintance and I missed our conversations of late during his illness.
Please accept my sincere best wishes to you both and your families during this period of mourning. Kind Regards.
Keith Walker.
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