DONALD ""DON"" PAUL KLINKHAMMER beloved father of Corbin Klinkhammer of Colville, Washington and son of Yvonne Klinkhammer of Lethbridge passed away in Colville after a lengthy illness at the age of 55 years, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Born in Lethbridge on August 13, 1952, Donald leaves to morn his son Corbin, mother Yvonne as well as his sister Gail Gibb and her children David, Darren and Michelle Gibb and their families; brother Gerry (Colleen) and their daughter Dawn (Mike) Klemke, sons Robert and Tyler Klinkhammer; brother Ken Klinkhammer; very special friend Linda Simmons; his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends in Colville and Lethbridge. Donald was predeceased by his father Bernard in 2001.

Donald attended Catholic Central High School and Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Sk. He graduated from the Lethbridge College with a degree in Business Management where he received the T. Eaton Award for highest marks.

Donald worked in the insurance and real estate business for several years before he moved to British Columbia and became a Power Lineman; later on he moved to the U.S.A. as a lineman and eventually completed his journey in Colville, Washington.

A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 318-10th St. S., with Father Tim Boyle, celebrant. Interment to follow in Mount ain View Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Donald's memory to S.T.A.R.S. Foundation - Calgary Base, P.O. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.