December 2, 1931 – December 14, 2018
at the age of 87 years

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my amazing Grandfather, my 2nd father figure, Donald Wesley Edward Bellows. He passed peacefully at the age of 87 years old, in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Don was born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan.
He lived in Sicamous and Armstrong for quite a few years before residing in  Canoe, British Columbia where he has lived for the last 13 years.e is predeceased by his parents: Lucille and Benjamin Bellows, his 10 siblings, and his daughter, Diane Martin. He is survived by: Sons: Dean (Georgina) Bellows of Revelstoke BC, Paul (Val) Bellows of Vavenby, BC, Brother: George {Edna} Bellows of Penoka, Alberta. Don is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Don worked at the  mill for quite a few years until retirement. One of his  famous quotes.” It’s best to be 10 mins early, then 10 mins late. He would always arrive 10 mins early when he was working at the mill.   As well as, “You can’t do things tomorrow, because tomorrow never comes because tomorrow is today.
My grandfather was a really smart man, and very wise.  He had such positive energy that anyone would want to be around him. He would say hi to people he didn’t even know. He taught me and I’m sure others how to be strong. To not let things bother you that you have no control over, and can’t do anything about. Don would teach you how to keep fighting because he sure gave one heck of a fight!!  He was a very stubborn man, but in a good way. He never complained, he was a pretty easy going man.
A funny memory when he was in the hospital was when the nurses would come and check his vitals and change him when they were done he would wave at them bye bye.
My Grandfather’s morning routine was waking up at 6 am in the morning to have his breakfast. Then he would head to town and go to A&W for coffee. After he would go to 711 and play keno. This was something he would do almost each and every day. He quite enjoyed hockey, which is where I got the love for live hockey and volunteer for a BCHL team the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.  The Canucks were one of his favorite teams, same with the Calgary Flames, and Detroit. He also loved watching baseball and other sports as well.
I among his family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Shuswap Lake Hospital for taking care of Don. We would like to thank Dr. Wilms who was his doctor for several years. We would also like to thank Vincent and Tammy Fisher of Fisher’s Funeral Services, for being so kind and sympathetic during our difficult time.
Donations can be made to the Diabetes Association. There is no memorial service upon Don’s  Request.