Donald Syvert Braaten passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Birch Hills, SK, on May 5, 1943. Donald was the oldest of nine children, growing up on a farm near Bonnie Hill. He worked at various jobs before finding his niche in carpentry and later years with Sands. Donald loved spending time with family and friends, especially grandchildren; often enjoying coffee, playing games, music, and waltzing around the dance floor. Ice cream, crossword puzzles, cartoons, and Disney movies were frequent activities. Gospel music and the fellowship found at church and Bible study were strong influences and highly important in his life. Donald will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul whose legacy will be the love and compassion he showed.

Donald will be lovingly remembered by:
His wife: Del of 36 years.
His son: Alan(Lexine) and their children Brady and Madison.
His daughters: Lorilee and her children Erik(Shane), Axel, and Brooklyn; Valerie and her children Kayla, Jordan(Chloe), and Indiana(Brad); Renelle(Lindsay).
His step-sons: Gary and his daughter Tara(Kevin) and their boys Keagon and Mason; Murray(Cindy) and their son Shane; Brad(Bonnie) and their daughters Ashley(Vinnie) and their children Holly and Carter; Shaunee(Ben) and their daughters Baylee and Aubree.
His step-daughter: Debbie(Arnie) and their daughter Vanessa, her son Elizah, their son Travis(Jessica) and their daughters Madison and Makayla.
His brother: Paul(Betty).
His sisters: Joan, Darlene, Barb(Ken), Grace, Marilyn(Keith), and Joy(Merle).
As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by:
His parents: Albert and Florence.
His brother: Robert.
His brothers-in-law: Alex, Ernie, and Larry.
His nephews: Greg and Nathan.
His sister-in-law: Joanne Mills.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Birch Hills Lutheran Church, 428 Bellamy Ave., on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 2:00 PM.

• Date : 2024-08-28
• Location : Prince Albert