SHEARER (Urwin), Donald James

SHEARER (Urwin), Donald James
November 24, 1943 – December 10, 2019

On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Donald James Shearer of Strathmore, Alberta passed away at the age of 76 at the Strathmore Hospital. Survived by his remarkable son, William Donald Dirk Shearer (married to Elizabeth Shearer), a stepson he called his own Mason Walstra (married to Nicole Walstra), Don has 5 amazing grandchildren Lillian, Maximus, William (aka Billie), Miranda & Josh. Don worked at Canada Malt for many years, then retired at the age of 59. He lived his life to the fullest, doing everything he possibility wanted to do and then some. He enjoyed long drives with William when he was a child, they travelled the United States and enjoyed watching their favorite movie The Lion King. Don was a kind, sweet, and gentle man, everyone that knew him, knew he had an open heart. His memory will live on within his children and grandchildren and close friends. To send condolences, please visit Don’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.