Obituary of Donald "Don" Hermanson

Don Hermanson beloved husband of June Hermanson of Yorkton passed away peacefully at his home on August 1st, 2018 at 82 years of age. He is survived by his wife June and their four children, David (Viola), Ron (Brenda), Bev (Wayne), Brenda (Albert) and one daughter-in-law, Marion. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Don was predeceased by his son, Harvey, his parents, Chester & Eva (nee Pinder) Hermanson, and his sister, Margaret. Donald Roy Hermanson was born in the Springside district on the Pinder Farm and raised in the Invermay area. In his late teens Don took employment in Northern Manitoba as a camp cook, helper & engineer helper. The site later became known as Thompson, Manitoba. Don then came back to the family farm, and got married to June MacDonald on June 29th, 1959. Don started his trucking career in 1960 for Tom Stewart which later became Maple Farm Equipment, (the Minneapolis Molene dealer ship). In the early '70's he began working as a full time trucker for Case. After his retirement he helped out trucking for Maple Farm Equipment. Don enjoyed his 22 years of retirement. Don & June travelled across Canada visiting family and friends. It was a special trip and he often reminisced about it.He will be fondly remembered by family and friends and for his many hours spent tinkering in his garage and fixing case lawnmowers. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 6, 2018 from the Yorkton Auction Centre with Jim Atcheson, Dennis Morris, Mary Roper and Betty Peterson serving as the officiants. The pianist was Jodi Cobb. Interment followed in the Garden of St. John at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Don's grandsons Curtis Hermanson, Michael Hermanson, Riley Hermanson, Jason Hermanson, Deryk Whyatt, Tyson Hermanson, Shane Murray and Taylor Murray serving as the casketbearers. Memorial donations in memory of Don may be made to the charity of one's choice as gifts of remembrance. Service Information Monday, August 6th, 2018 11:00am, Yorkton Auction Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens