Background
Stokes, Donald William was born on November 7, 1936 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of Sidney William and Ada Louise Stokes.
shipping industry company executive
Stokes, Donald William was born on November 7, 1936 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of Sidney William and Ada Louise Stokes.
Shipping clerk John Chambers & Son Ltd., Wellington, 1955-1958. Shipping manager Philips Electrical Industry New Zealand, 1958-1960. Shipping customs broker Arkansas Guthrey Ltd., Christchurch, 1960.
Owner Stokes Shipping Company, Ivercargill, New Zealand, 1961. Managing director D.W. Stokes Shipping & Travel Ltd., Invercargill, New Zealand, since 1961. Chairman board directors Southland 2000, Invercargill, since 1988.
Trustee, director Southland Millenium, Invercargill, since 1997.
Member Invercargill Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1972-1978), Masons, Rotary (secretary 1972).
Married Leila Frances Edwards, August 12, 1961. Children: Michael William, Philippa Mary, Joanna Margaret.