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Dr Donald James Hastings

Male 1915 - 1994  (79 years)


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  • Name Donald James Hastings 
    Title Dr 
    Born 2 May 1915  Calgary, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 9 Jul 1994  Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I05514  All
    Last Modified 28 Oct 2022 

    Father James Howard Embro Hastings,   b. 3 Mar 1888, Midland, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1945, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Amy Ethel Timmins,   b. 20 Dec 1887, Simcoe County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Oct 1952  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 1912 
    Family ID F1347  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Isobel Mary Carver,   b. 27 Apr 1918, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 May 1995, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 12 Sept 1942 
    Children 
     1. Michael Charles Hastings,   b. 30 Sep 1945, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 2007, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
     2. James H. "Jamie" Hastings,   b. 9 Dec 1947, Winnipeg, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 May 2019, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2022 
    Family ID F12206  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 May 1915 - Calgary, Alberta Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Jul 1994 - Winnipeg, Manitoba Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • DR. DONALD HASTINGS

      Dr. Donald James Hastings, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Isobel Mary Hastings, passed away on July 9, 1994 at the Grace Hospital.

      The entire community mourns the untimely loss of Dr. Donald Hastings, pillar of Winnipeg society. Dr. Hastings was born in Calgary on May 2, 1915, to proud parents, Dr. Howard E. Hastings and the former Amy Ethel Timmins, both of whom hailed from Midland, Ont. ?Don?, as he was known to his circle of intimates, moved to lucky Winnipeg in 1916. He soon joined a local ornithology group; in a testament to his abiding charm, he continues to keep many birds as his friends. Don was graduated from Gordon Bell High School with flying colors, of course, in 1933 under the watchful eye of O.V Jewitt.

      Don chose the profession of healer and enjoyed a meteoric career in medical school, graduating from the University of Manitoba Medical School in 1941 with his M.D. and L.D.C.C. After an internship at Winnipeg General Hospital, Don spent a post-graduate year at St. Boniface General Hospital, completing his brilliant course of study in 1942.

      The orange blossoms came for Don in 1942, when he married the beauteous Isobel Mary Carver at Holy Trinity Church. It was an eventful time for Don and his blushing bride. He served in the RCAMC as captain from 1942 to 1945; he served overseas in England and Italy. In 1945 he took over his late father?s practice, and secured the assistance of his loyal and continuing secretary Nora B. Lewis. His respected practice began in Somerset Block, later moving to the Medical Arts Building.

      Don attained respected achievements in the medical field. His stirring leadership was instrumental in developing the department of general practice at Grace Hospital, Winnipeg. He became a charter member of the distinguished College of Family Practice of Canada, Vancouver, in 1954, and was President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (1964-1965). Not only did Don lead an active professional life, he also experienced some exciting personal moments ? for instance, the flood on Maplewood Ave. in 1950.

      The indomitable Don was slowed down, nothing more, by a heart attack in 1970. He continued a scaled-back practice of diehard patients and also did locums for other doctors when they were away.

      Finally realizing that fun was more fun than work, Don decided to devote more time to his memberships in the Niakwa and Charleswood Golf Clubs, the Beaver Masonic Lodge No. 139 A.F. and A.M. Don was a bridge aficionado and continued to play with all who would let him. In addition, he curled at Granite and Charleswood, and Civic Caledonian Clubs. He was a non-smoker since 1970, and a swimmer, runner, and Pritiken Diet follower since 1971.

      Don and Isobel celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary September 12, 1992.

      Surviving, besides his loving wife Isobel, are two sons, [....]; three grandchildren, [....]; his sisters, Margaret Hawthorne of Vancouver and Connie Rymes of Calgary; one brother Jack and his wife Vina; as well as many nieces and nephews.

      Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. in THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS, Broadway at Furby, with Rev. W.E. Duff officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

      Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur H. Hoole, Douglas MacFarlane, Hon. Archie Dewar, Ken Martin, Lister Nevile, Dr. Howard Bowles and Jerry Balleston.

      In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Don's memory, to your favorite charity.

      THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS in care of arrangements, 783-7211. Courtesy parking west of the chapels.




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