Obituary of Don Roberts

Donald George Ernest Allen Roberts passed away peacefully at Valleyview care home on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the age of 87. Don, who was affectionately known as Donny to his sister Linda, was born on October 29, 1937, in Birch River, MB.

 

 

Don was the kind of guy you’d find waterskiing across Beaver Lake in Flin Flon, a beer in one hand and a smoke in the other, perfectly embodying the spirit of fun and fearlessness. He could be seen showcasing his party trick of standing on his head while drinking a beer, yes, even into his 60s. Don loved to joke and make people laugh, telling all kinds of stories.

 

 

Don worked at the mine in Flin Flon and drove a truck for Pepsi before he moved to Kamloops, BC to be with his parents and sister. He then moved to Winnipeg, MB for the remainder of his life. He always drove a truck in some form of work, and ended his trucking career driving for FedEx in his 70s.

 

Don enjoyed curling, dancing, racing cars on the gravel roads with his friends, using the ditches as a passing lane. He loved handicapping and horse racing, and travelled across the USA to see the horses run. Don also enjoyed a few trips to Mexico.  When he retired he liked golfing, watching curling, hockey, golf and football.

 

 

Don was predeceased by his parents George and Helen Roberts (nee Procopchuk), sister Linda Steffen and son Kevin Roberts.

 

 

He is survived by his children Randy Roberts (Jill), Shawna Crosson (Don), Bob Roberts and April Crossman (Miles); 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and brother- in- law Walter Steffen.

 

 

Thank you to all the people who looked after Don at the end of his life when he could no longer do this for himself.

 

 

MJ your love and laughter will always be remembered and cherished.

 

 

There will be no funeral service. Please remember Don in your own way.

 

 

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