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easton1 · 02-13-2020, 09:09 AM

OBITUARY
LARWAY, John Donald –
February 12, 1954 - November 8, 2019
The family of Don is deeply
saddened to announce his sudden
passing at the age of 65 in
Houston Texas.

Don was the second of seven children and
grew up in Oak Lake and took his schooling at
the Oakwood School. He left home at the
young age of 15 and started his hockey career
with the Dauphin Kings of the MJHL. He then
went on to the WCHL with the Winnipeg Jr.
Jets, Winnipeg Clubs and finished his junior
hockey with the Swift Current Broncos.
In the 1974 NHL draft he was selected in the
first round by the Boston Bruins but opted for
the Houston Areos of the upstart rival WHA
league. Playing with the Aeros, he was
fortunate to win a Championship with
teammate number 9 “Mr. Hockey”. After
Houston he played with the Indianapolis
Racers and again lucky to play with teammate
number 99 “The Great One”. After ending his
playing career in Europe he returned to his
adopted home of Houston were he went into
business owning a Sony store. Through record
and tape sales he met many great artists in the
music industry. For the last 25 years Don was
a respected Videographer covering all the
major sports teams in Houston including the
Rockets, Astros, Texans and the Dynamos.
Don was predeceased by his parents Ray
and Marg, and older brother Bruce. His is
survived by his siblings Scott (Maxine), Kevin
(Deb), Janice (James), Brett (Tara), Cathy
(Wade) and sister-in-law Helene. Nieces and
Nephews are; Neil, Marc, Brad (Meghan),
Ryley, Mckenzie, Lindsey (Chris), Randi (Ben),
Devin, Colin, Jessica (Max), Shawn, Jeremy,
Steven, Terron, and one great nephew, Finley.
There will be a private family burial at the
Oak Lake Cemetery on July 16, 2020 followed
by a Celebration of Life at the Oak Lake Legion
from 2-5. All are welcome. His great Houston
second family held a celebration previously in
November for “DART” as he was known as
from his playing days and from then on. The
Larway family that attended this special
gathering was overwhelmed by the large
turnout and very grateful to meet so many of
his friends and co-workers.
Those wishing may forward donations to the
Oak Lake and Area Foundation in Don’s name

Any questions, I will try to respond in a timely fashion.
Thank you from all the family.

02-13-2020, 09:09 AM	#5
easton1 Draft Pick Join Date: Jan 2010	Don Dart Larway RIP OBITUARY LARWAY, John Donald – February 12, 1954 - November 8, 2019 The family of Don is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing at the age of 65 in Houston Texas. Don was the second of seven children and grew up in Oak Lake and took his schooling at the Oakwood School. He left home at the young age of 15 and started his hockey career with the Dauphin Kings of the MJHL. He then went on to the WCHL with the Winnipeg Jr. Jets, Winnipeg Clubs and finished his junior hockey with the Swift Current Broncos. In the 1974 NHL draft he was selected in the first round by the Boston Bruins but opted for the Houston Areos of the upstart rival WHA league. Playing with the Aeros, he was fortunate to win a Championship with teammate number 9 “Mr. Hockey”. After Houston he played with the Indianapolis Racers and again lucky to play with teammate number 99 “The Great One”. After ending his playing career in Europe he returned to his adopted home of Houston were he went into business owning a Sony store. Through record and tape sales he met many great artists in the music industry. For the last 25 years Don was a respected Videographer covering all the major sports teams in Houston including the Rockets, Astros, Texans and the Dynamos. Don was predeceased by his parents Ray and Marg, and older brother Bruce. His is survived by his siblings Scott (Maxine), Kevin (Deb), Janice (James), Brett (Tara), Cathy (Wade) and sister-in-law Helene. Nieces and Nephews are; Neil, Marc, Brad (Meghan), Ryley, Mckenzie, Lindsey (Chris), Randi (Ben), Devin, Colin, Jessica (Max), Shawn, Jeremy, Steven, Terron, and one great nephew, Finley. There will be a private family burial at the Oak Lake Cemetery on July 16, 2020 followed by a Celebration of Life at the Oak Lake Legion from 2-5. All are welcome. His great Houston second family held a celebration previously in November for “DART” as he was known as from his playing days and from then on. The Larway family that attended this special gathering was overwhelmed by the large turnout and very grateful to meet so many of his friends and co-workers. Those wishing may forward donations to the Oak Lake and Area Foundation in Don’s name Any questions, I will try to respond in a timely fashion. Thank you from all the family.