DON JAMIESON Don Jamieson passed away on January 12, 2015 at Rosefield Centre surrounded by his family. Don was born in McAuley, Manitoba on December 3, 1934. He completed his schooling to grade 11 and then taught on a permit at DeClare Country School near his home. Don was passionate about cattle and was a 4-H member and Leader for many years. His passion stretched into the Hereford business and in the early 1950’s he purchased his first purebred. He was also an outstanding ball player in the Manitoba Senior league, and was scouted by the St Louis Cardinals in 1955 as a pitcher. He supported minor baseball both as a coach and umpire for many years, known in Manitoba and on the ball diamonds as “Duck”. In 2009 he was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. Don had a love for music and played multiple instruments by ear. He enjoyed square dancing and played in several small bands in the McAuley area. Don also enjoyed the sport of curling and later in life took up golfing in his retirement years. Don and Bev (Thompson) were married on April 18, 1956 where they operated a mixed farm just east of McAuley and began raising their family. They had 4 children, Sherry, Pat (deceased), Kim, and Kevin. In 1969 they moved west to Innisfail where he was the herdsman for LRD Hereford Farm and gained his reputation as a respected cattleman in the Hereford industry. He moved to Bar Pipe Farms at Okotoks in 1980 where he managed the farming and purebred cattle operations. During that time Bar Pipe produced several Calgary Bull Sale Champions and high-sellers, and hosted successful production sales. Don was an active board member and served as President of both the Alberta Hereford Association and the Alberta Cattle Breeders. His dedication to the Hereford breed and the livestock industry as a whole built his reputation as a well-respected and highly knowledgeable cattleman far beyond the Canadian borders. Don and Bev retired back to Innisfail in 1997 where he continued on as a cattle Consultant until Bev’s passing in 2000. Don later met his companion Bert Popovich and enjoyed Stick curling, horseshoes, golf, and traveling until his health deteriorated. Don will be remembered for his integrity, commitment to helping others, and his ability to take life as it came. He is survived by his daughters Sherry Graham (Ted), Kim Lewis (Garry), and son Kevin(Lorie) and 4 Grandchildren, Sholeh Fabbri, Sarah Stahl, Katie Rauckman, and Lance Lewis; 4 great grandchildren, Claudia & Dante Fabbri, Tulsa Stahl, and Allie Rauckman. He is also survived by his two brothers Ross Jamieson (Anna) and Sam Jamieson(Dawna). A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19th, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Innisfail United Church where friends and family gathered to celebrate his life. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to the Parkinson’s Society. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com.