Barend Robert Donker Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barend Robert Donker of Williams Lake, British Columbia, who passed away on December 17, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Barend Donker Sr. and Cornelia Laros; his wife Eleanor June Doherty (Y. T.); his son Donald; and his siblings, Kees, William and Anke.
He is survived by : his children, Barend Donker (Debra) of Vernon, BC and Shelley Maitland (John) of Elora, ON.; his grandchildren, Amy Maitland (Matt), Becky Maitland-King (John), Rachel Maitland-Csendes (Jordan), John Maitland (Sheena), Kayla Hoyt (Jessie) and Emily Krehel; his great grandchildren, Claire Csendes, Jase Hoyt and Johnny Maitland; his siblings, Cornelius, John (Lynn), Nick (Christine), Leonard, Agatha Platiel (Rudy) and Nelly Gates (John); his close friend Cori Sinstead; and his girlfriend Tequila. He is also survived by his numerous nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides or the Canadian Cancer Society.
