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Robertson

1944 - 2015

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel - Robertson(2015) Donald James Robertson beloved husband to Sheryl Robertson, passed away while surrounded by his family at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Don attended school in Calgary at the Glengarry Elementary and graduated from Viscount Bennett High school.  He married the love of his life, Sheryl Dennison in Medicine Hat on August 31, 1991.  Don worked for Safeway in his teen years as a stock boy, and later in life as a tow truck driver, a special constable for the City of Calgary, then he drove for City Transit, worked as a Sales Rep for Libby’s and Nielsons, most notably driving Greyhound Bus for 28 years and after his retirement, he drove school bus for Totem Transportation. Don loved to read, watch action films and war movies.  In his spare time Don enjoyed making wine, refurbishing furniture, puttering around the yard mostly watering and loved to converse about all sports but in particular, hockey, football, baseball and wrestling to who ever would listen. He was a member of the Legion and enjoyed camping with family and friends. Don valued their trips to Mesa, Arizona to visit his brother and especially his last vacation to Belfour, B.C. to visit Bill and Penny. He especially had a fondness in his heart for his pet dog, Teddie and Grandkitty Clair.  Don’s memory will forever be treasured in the hearts of his wife, Sheryl; children, Gina (Phil) Hutcheons, Troy (Caroline)?Robertson, Shaun (Carol) Robertson; Sheryl’s children, Shawn (Alisha)?Dennison, Stason Dennison; step-children, Kim Vance and Darren (Cathy)?Klarholm; eight grandchildren; brother, Doug (Linda)?Robertson; mother-in-law, Frieda Jeske; sisters-in-law, Lenora (Ken)?Duchscherer, Sandra (Howard) Painter, Janice (Harvey)?Hoffner as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Don was predeceased by his parents, James and Alice Robertson and father-in-law, Howard Jeske. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A?Celebration of Don’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow the at Hillside  Cemetery.  If friends so desire, memorial donations in Don’s name may be made directly to HALO, 12 - 49 Viscount Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A?5G4 or to the Medicine Hat &?District Health Foundation, c/o Palliative Care Unit, 666 - 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta  T1A?4H6. 

 

  1. Flora and Maurice Gosselin:
    Sep 08, 2015 at 02:09 AM

    Our sincere condolences to the Robertson Family. My time with Don was with Greyhound in Edmonton. We spent alot of  time together on my coffee break talking about everything and nothing and he always had that listening ear... We are so sorry to hear about his passing and our thoughts are with you Sheryl. Flora and Maurice Gosselin

  2. Ron and Joanne Hiebert:
    Sep 08, 2015 at 02:09 AM

    We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Don and I had a lot of good times and laughs during our time at Greyhound. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers Sheryl. Take care. Sincerely, Ron

  3. Clem & Maryanne Albrecht:
    Sep 08, 2015 at 06:09 PM

    Sheryl - We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Don was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories- they will help you in your time of sorrow. Our heart goes out to you and your family and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. Iain and Sophie Gray:
    Sep 09, 2015 at 07:09 PM

    Dear Sheryl--
    We are so very sad to have lost our good friend Donny, I drove with Don at Calgary Transit, we played hockey together there and had many good times at lots of parties with our fellow hockey players and their wives. Then, as you know Sheryl we both ended driving for Greyhound for 28 years, so we were very good friends for a long time.
    May GOD BLESS DONNY IAIN

  5. Thinking of You:
    Sep 10, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    I'm very sorry for your loss. A very touching tribute written above about Don. You've lost a wonderful man. All my condolence to you and your families. Peter

  6. Peter & Cathy:
    Sep 10, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    Dear Sheryl,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers and may the memories you and Don made over the years help to carry you through the coming days.

  7. Thinking of You:
    Sep 11, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Dear Sheryl and family,
    Thoughts and Prayers are with you, Sheryl and your family. Cherish the memories you have together. Sorry I am unable to make it to the service, but will be thinking of you. If you need anything please let me know. Bonnie Sederberg Jerri, Blaine and family Tammy & Russ Staci, Greg and family Kayla & Alan

  8. Murray Ruttle:
    Sep 11, 2015 at 02:09 AM

    We had so many good times together at Greyhound. Right from day one of training until we retired you made me laugh so much, the stuff we did together during training and on trips I can't believe we made it that long at Greyhound. You will be missed but never forgotten.

  9. Jim & Katherine Grant:
    Sep 11, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Sheryl,
    Jim & I send you and your family the deepest condolences on the loss of Don. We are so glad we had the opportunity to visit with you in Red Deer a while ago and Jim will always remember the good days working with him at Greyhound. Our prayers go out to you & your family.
    God rest his soul.

  10. Leslie Geigle:
    Sep 11, 2015 at 06:09 PM

    Dear Sheryl and family: I truly wish to convey my deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. He was a wonderful man and his loving heart will be missed by all. His memory will never fade in your hearts. Keep those loving memories close to you as they are so valuable to help with the grief you feel. Rejoice in those memories when sadness comes upon you in your life. Remember this as time goes on those memories may help you feel some happiness again, thinking of how blessed you and the family were to have Donald close to you. Life is short, but now cherish those memories as a treasure in your heart that will sparkle all the times you think of him and the things you did together, until the day you meet him again. Your cousin, Les Geigle P.S. I apologize for being too ill to give that hug of love you need so badly.