Donald Morris Matlock passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Prairie Lakes Hospice in Grande Prairie, at the age of 97 years.

Donald was born February 8, 1922 in Rosalia, Washington, USA.

He is survived by his daughter Terry, son Randy, granddaughter Erin, special friend Gladys, and brother Harold.

Donald was predeceased by his wife Ruby, parents Albert and Belle Matlock, brother Dean, and sisters Eula and Barbara.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 10, 2019, at 1:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

Special thanks to Dr. Pope, the staff at Prairie Lakes Hospice, and 5 North at the QEII Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 (9912 101 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0X8) or to Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society (Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6W7).