July 13, 1948 to September 1, 2023

 

 

Duane’s family are saddened and heartbroken to announce his sudden passing on September 1^st following a short illness.  He was 75 years young.  He is survived by his loving wife, Heather, his daughter Jaime, grandson Ryan, his son Michael, grandson Kieran, grandchildren Taylor and Taysha, stepdaughters Tenille (Logan) Eley and Tiffany (Jimmy) Withnall and grandchildren Jax & Brynn Eley and Harper & Mason Withnall.  He was predeceased by his eldest son, Scott in 2022.

 

Duane was born and raised in Weyburn Sask. and will always be the cherished favorite brother of his sisters, Janice Hintz (Aimee) of Medicine Hat AB and Debby Marriott (Allan) of Yorkton SK.

 

Duane worked in Radio Broadcasting for more than 50 years beginning his career in Weyburn SK moving onto Regina, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Kelowna and Vernon.  To him it was never work, as Radio and Music were his passions.

 

Duane and Heather were fortunate to have enjoyed many wonderful vacations throughout their 29 years of marriage to different parts of Mexico, Hawaii, Australia and the Caribbean.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 1^st in the Desert Cove Recreation Hall, 155 Head of the Lake Rd Vernon BC at 1 pm.  Luncheon to follow.

 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home,

Phone: 250-542-4333

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com