Tribute

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Daniel Michael Hein, age 65, of Abbotsford,B.C. on April 5, 2018 with his family by his side.

Dan is survived by his wife Darlene, his daughters Wanda (Nate) Pearce and Sherry-Lynn (Kevin) Bot, son Danny (Lara) Hein, and three grandchildren (Natalie Pearce, Maxton Bot, Keston Hein). He is also survived by six siblings, his mother-in-law (Olga Kohonick), and many extended family members.He was predeceased by his parents (Dan and Pearl Hein), his brother (Ivan Hein), his father-in-law (Art Kohonick), and his sister-in-law (Bev Periard).

Dan was born in Radville, Sask. His early years were spent growing up in Trossachs, Sask. When he was a teenager, he moved to Weyburn, Sask. Later, he tried plumbing, painting, working on the Saskatchewan Elevators, and being a mechanics helper until he found his passion in being a drywaller. Dan ran his own business, Danny’s Drywall, in Weyburn from 1979 until late 1988. In early 1989, he moved his family to B.C. where he continued to drywall. Dan worked for Edenvale Restorations and FirstOnSite Restorations. Once again, he started his own business,D & D Drywall, and continued to drywall until being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Dan was a family man who enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, working on vehicles, yard work, country music, and spending time with his dogs.

A memorial service will be held April 28^th, 2018 in Mission, B.C.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC SPCA or

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.