BORAS, Donald

Posted: May 16th, 2020

BORAS

DONALD MICHAEL BORAS passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 12, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born in Lethbridge on March 27, 1953 in the middle of the worst blizzard of the decade.

Don leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Jane; his children, Kaelin (Sean) and Lian; his mother, Helen; his brothers Rob (Joan), Gordie (Brenda), Randy (Lyse), Wayne (Shelly); sisters Deb (Orv) and Kathy (Blake); his brothers’-in-law Sid (Mel) and Arthur; his mother-in-law Thea; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Don worked at the sugar factory from 1971-1979. He graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a B.Sc and then obtained a graduate degree in Archeology from the University of Calgary. He was employed at Lethbridge College from 1992-2002 where he met two of his closest friends, Linda and Carolyn. He then worked with Arrow Archeology as a senior archeologist where he made another close friend, Neil. In this capacity he was thrilled to combine two of the things he loved, traipsing across the prairies looking for old stuff and taking lots of photographs. In this position Don worked closely with the First Nations and was honoured to be given the Blackfoot name, Iihkitsikam – Seven.

A passionate school board trustee, Don was proud to be involved with Palliser Regional Schools these past few years. He also created an unofficial Picture Butte archive on Facebook showcasing his extensive archive of photographs dating back to the 1970s.

Don was always a voracious reader. So much so that as a child he read the Encyclopedia Britannica cover to cover which sparked his interest in learning about everything. Don shared his extensive knowledge of history, politics, economics, philosophy and science freely and loved a debate. He was a very social treasure trove of knowledge and based his opinions on research and reason.

Don didn’t hesitate to let the people he loved know how he felt. He loved his family passionately and was incredibly proud of his kids.

Don began his fight with colon cancer in 2014 and fought this battle with optimism and inspiring courage for six years, enduring countless surgeries and treatments. In lieu of any other gesture, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.

He will be missed and loved forever.

A Celebration of Life will be held in August.

“Don’t be sad that I’m gone, be glad that I was here. I certainly was.”

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