David ADAMS Obituary
1920 - 2011
David (Steaky) Roger Adams born January 14, 1920 in Castor, Alberta passed peacefully on November 21, 2011 in Nanaimo, B.C. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian; his children, Bryon (Gloria), Cheryl (Blair) and David (Lynn), three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dave was a veteran of the Second World War where he served with the 8th Canadian Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers. He played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1946 to 1948. He was a Western Interprovincial Union (CFL) All- Star in 1946 and 1947 and played for the Grey Cup winning team in 1948. He was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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Jake Visser
October 21, 2021
I learned to farm from Dave. His last two years on the farm he had to put up with me. He explained the greatest tractor ever made was the two cylinder John deere diesel. After a search I managed to buy one a few months ago. It reminds me of him, as he stood (never sat) on his mighty steed, put-putting around the field at some ungodly early hour.
Charmaine, Brendon, Ethan Smith-Hu
December 7, 2011
Mrs Adams and family: We are very sad to hear of Mr Adams' passing. I never had a real Grandfather, but always considered Mr Adams as mine. He was a loving, kind, compassionate and humorous man who always took the time to make me feel special as a child. I remember the time he tried to make me quit sucking my thumb when I was around the age of five--he used black electrical tape to wrap around my thumb in hopes of averting my bad habit. Although, shortly after he did so, I tore the tape off and promptly placed my thumb back in my mouth. My boys and I will miss Mr Adams and we will cherish his memory in our hearts forever. RIP Mr Adams. We love you!
Ruth Thompson
November 26, 2011
To Lillian and family, my thoughts are with you as you grieve and try to adjust to the passing of such a great husband/father and grandfather. Dave was a great neighbour with a wonderful sense of humour. He always had a smile (or a joke) and will be greatly missed. Ruth Thompson
November 26, 2011
Hello Lillian, Cheryl & Boys,
So sorry to see that your husband/father has left this world.
We enjoyed your friendship when you lived in Champion.
God Bless All!
Racille Ellis
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