Donald Alexander Weber, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend: passed away in the early morning hours of November 28, 2015. Don was born in Yorkton, SK on November 11, 1949 the first son of eight children for Henry and Marie Weber. Donald was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Church was a big part of his life growing up and he even had thoughts of one day becoming a minister. Don received his primary education at the Stornoway, Dunleath and Yorkton Composite schools, graduating in 1967. It was at high school in Yorkton that he met the love of his life Barbara Dorn. Donald began his working career with Hancock Plumbing and Heating in Yorkton, SK after his brother-in-law, Henry Holzman, recommended him for a job. He loved the work and achieved his journeymen Sheet Metal ticket in 1970. That same year, with great joy, he married Barbara, with their son Wayne Trevor at his side, on November 6, 1970. Their second son, Grant Allan was born on November 24, 1971. In 1974, Don and Barb, with their two young sons in tow, set up shop in Roblin, MB. "Super Plumbing and Heating" soon became a household name. Don and his family were welcomed into the community and before long Roblin really began to feel like "home". Family was always very important to him. He, Barb and the kids would make frequent trips to Yorkton to spend time with the Weber and Dorn families. Many memories of these visits are shared at family gatherings. On May 1, 1979, his baby girl, Arla Dawn was born and their family was complete. Don loved sports. He was his children's biggest fan, watching them play hockey, baseball and Arla, in the show ring. Don was an active curler for many years and shared many fun times with friends on and off the ice. During the summer months, many weekends were spent at the lake. Camping, fishing and water skiing were favourite things to do with his family and friends. He taught his children to ski as well as most of their friends, along with many of his nieces and nephews. The time spent at the lake was about more than just fishing, it was where Don felt closest to his family and friends. It was in these times that bonds grew stronger. Another large part of Don's life was spent in a red combine north of Roblin. It was here he helped Lloyd, Irene, Bruce and Marlene Elder harvest. He loved driving combine and was always proud to lend a hand to his friends. It was his fall vacation. Some people go south every fall, Don went north. Donald and Barbara celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary November 6, 2015. Their legacy of love can be seen in the love they shared with their children and eight grandchildren. Donald was a wonderful man with a lion's heart. So strong but somehow soft, it seemed he had the answer to any problem. Be it those that were plumbing related or those that needed his kind and gentle guidance, he was there with a smile on his face. He will be missed by so many and fondly remembered. Donald is survived by his loving wife Barbara of 45 yrs. His children; Wayne and Gwen Weber of Niverville, MB, Grant and Bobbi Jo Weber of Langenburg, SK and Arla and Ryan Mann of Roblin, MB. He will live on in the hearts of his grandchildren; Rachel and Braden Weber, Bryn, Huston and Joar Weber and Grayson, Emery, and Aubree Mann. Left to mourn his passing are: his siblings, Dorothy (Gus) Steberl, June Dickie (Ernie Oblander), Linda (Russell) Matycio, Gloria (Clifford) Maximiuk, Warren (Linda) Weber and brother-in-laws George Lutz and Boris Hyshka (Colleen Miller) and Barbara's siblings; Donna Tourand, Ray and Bev Dorn, Ken and Mary Dorn, Janis and Wally Fiedelleck; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a whole community of friends. Donald was predeceased by, and is united again with, his parents Henry and Marie Weber, his sisters Shirley Lutz and Donna Hyshka, his father and mother-in-law Elzear and Edith Dorn, brothers-in-law Henry Holzman, Joe Simon, Danny Tourand and Norman Dickie and his nephew Kevin Tourand. Donald's family finds comfort in knowing he was welcomed Home to God by his family in Heaven. A funeral service was held at the Roblin Community Centre on Thursday, December 3, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Barry Wood officiating. Musician and soloist was Cheryle Zorn who sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "The Lord's My Shepherd" and led the congregation in the singing of the recessional hymn "Abide With Me". Don's grandson, Braden Weber as urn bearer carried Don to his final resting place in the Roblin District Cemetery. Honourary urn bearers were grandchildren Rachel Weber, Bryn Weber, Huston Weber, Joar Weber, Grayson Mann, Emery Mann and Aubree Mann. Following the interment a reception took place at the Community Centre hosted by the Lutheran Ladies. Before lunch, the eulogy was delivered by Don's children Arla Mann, Grant Weber and Wayne Weber followed by a video tribute, sharing of memories and a time of fellowship. Donations in memory of Donald Weber can be made to Roblin District Community Foundation, Box 1599, Roblin, MB, R0L 1P0.
