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Spencer Donald Cahoon

May 8, 1928 — October 24, 2013

Cahoon, Spencer Donald May 8, 1928 – October 24, 2013 Don Cahoon passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Mayfair Nursing Home at the age of 85 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Doreen Cahoon; their daughter and son-in-law Frances and Michael Swendsen; five grandchildren and their families: Heather Andrews (Bryan) and their children Dustin, Dayton and Barbara; Melodie Krawchuk (Chris) and their children Ella, Isaac, Austin and Elisabeth; Adam Swendsen (Pam) and their children Alexia and Justin; Barrett Swendsen (Kari) and their children Luke and Jonah; Evan Swendsen (Tara) and their children Cameron, Phoenix and Raelyn; and a large extended family. Don was predeceased by his parents Spencer and Hazel, and a sister Frances. Don was born and raised in Cardston, AB moving to Toronto at age 14. Following High School, he attended the University of Toronto and then met and married his sweetheart Doreen Dunsmore. In 1957, Don returned to Alberta with his wife and daughter settling in Calgary. He was a hard worker with each employer, and then pursued his passion partnering with Country Pleasures (Fly Fishing), meeting and guiding fellow fishermen from around the world. Don loved the outdoors, hunting, camping, nature photography and golfing. A self proclaimed Piscatorial Curmudgeon, he was kind, generous and loving, and will be dearly missed by both family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Calgary Stake Centre 2021 – 17 Avenue SW on Wednesday, October 30 at 1:30 pm with viewing from 12:30 to 1:15 pm prior to the service. Interment will follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Memorial tributes may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca. (Pierson’s logo & info)

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Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel

4121 – 17 Avenue SE

Calgary, AB

CA T2A 0T1
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