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David OXLEY Obituary
July 26, 1932 – January 31, 2015
It is with great sadness and grieving hearts, we announce the passing of my darling Husband, David, our beloved Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, at the age of 82 years.
David and Joyce were married 53 years ago on May 20, 1961. They had two beautiful children, the light of their lives, Cheryl Dawn (Clay Lloyd) and Kevin David (Lara Wells); surrogate children, Ruby and Alan Lund; seven precious grandchildren, Andrew, Cody, Shayla (Corrigan), Kaitlin, Rychelle, Cheryce and Colton; and two dear great-grandchildren, Rhylan and Adalyne; also survived by many loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Clarence; his mother, Marjorie; and sister, Barbara; also by his mother and father-in-law, Mabel and Gunard Barlund; three brothers-in-law, Len, Wilfred and Esten; two sisters-in-law, Adeline and Ilene; and two nephews, Mervyn and Barry.
David came to Edmonton from his birthplace, Vancouver, BC, in 1959, transferring from CP Airlines to PWA, here in Edmonton. His love of airplanes was so great, having worked for PWA, Canadian, Air Canada and Northwest Territorial over a period of close to 30 years. Many stories he would love to tell us all, about his many interesting years in the airline industry.
A Celebration of David's Life will be held Thursday, February 5 at 3:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton with Pastor Doug Hale officiating. Cremation has taken place. No flowers please. Donations would be gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, 10985 - 124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, #202, 11227 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #100, 12220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4.
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34 Entries
January 30, 2016
To my Dear Daddy up in Heaven,
Can't believe it has been a whole year since I've heard your voice, seen your twinkling eyes and smile, and felt your giant Papa Bear hugs!! I have so many precious memories of you that make me smile. But missing you so deeply brings tears that will never end, until we meet again! I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD, MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER SAY!!!!! xxxxxxxxoooooooo
Love, Forever and For Always, your daughter, Cheryl
Ro Schan
January 29, 2016
Dave, I never knew you to be anything but jovial, always chuckling, a great guy to know and work with. My condolences to your family.
Esther Trace
February 15, 2015
Our thoughts go out to you Joyce, Kevin, Cheryl and families. We had many good times together as we watched our children grow up. Harvey and I send our condolences.
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Joyce Oxley
February 14, 2015
To my DARLING DAVID, my loving husband, best friend, and love of my life!! I cannot believe it is two weeks this morning, since the dear Lord called you to your Heavenly Home, bringing you peace, joy, and took ALL of your horrendous pain away. We ALL miss you so very, very much...our children are all devastated, too, but are trying so hard to carry on, and are SO loving and carrying to their Mom!! Today is Valentine's Day, and I have written on the card I got for you before you went to the hospital, and set it beside you (our Treasure Chest)and also brought out last year's Valentine card you gave your "WIFE!" and set it beside it. You are in all of our hears forever, and we all send you soooo much LOVE, HUGS and KISSES!! LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH< MY DARLING.....Until we meet again, and we will all be together. All my love, your wifeeee, Joyce XXXXOOOO
Kevin Oxley
February 10, 2015
Dad...God I miss you so much! You are my very best friend( I said "are" because I know you are still with us) We shared everything together,did everything together, had the exact same interests and hobbies. We have the exact sense of humour! We sure had a lot of fun! Loved our trips too BC. We rented conferrable sports cars and cruised his old stomping grounds! If you ever want too see part of my dad, just come see me! We are two peas in the same pod! I have his blood and all of his personality! I will miss seeing my Dad immensely until the day I die, then we will be together again for ever!
Pat Butler
February 9, 2015
Dave was a very respected by all of us from our PWA days. Sorry I missed his service, from his old work mates.
February 9, 2015
Dave, I will not forget you. You were a gentleman, a great supervisor and an all-round very nice man. Working with you was a always a pleasure.
My sincere condolences to family and friends. I know you will miss him very much.
Paul Fussell, PWA 1972
February 7, 2015
Joyce and Family, I was so very sorry to see the picture and announcement of Davids passing. You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. With friendship, Shirley
jenn amos
February 7, 2015
auntie joyce and family,
we are so very sorry for the loss of uncle david. he will be truly missed. thinking of you and wishing you well through this difficult time.
love always
the amos family
Paul Wood
February 5, 2015
Dave was an extremely nice man,a great human being and he had a terrific sense of humour. We worked together at PWA in the 70's and 80's.Deepest condolences to his family.
rick kuzyk
February 5, 2015
was a pleasure to work with and for Dave thru the P.W.A days as well as Cdn days.Hewill be missed by all who knew him.
Dan McNiven
February 4, 2015
Kind memories of Dave one of my first Crew Chiefs on my first job after SAIT in 1966 and 1967 .
Happy times and memorirs .RIP Dave .
God Bless your Family
Leslie Dernisky
February 4, 2015
It was always a pleasure to serve Mr. & Mrs.(Sgt.) Oxley in the store. David & I would get together and pick out the most beautiful flowers for the love of his life Joyce. He will be missed. Remember all the good times. :))
Wayne Bailey
February 4, 2015
Always a pleasure to work for and with.Will be there on the 5th in spirit.Condolences to the family.
Michael Finn
February 4, 2015
Dave was one of my supervisors when I started with PWA in 1974. He was always friendly and a pleasure to work with.
Deepest sympathies to his family
Michael Finn
February 3, 2015
David was a wonderful man and crew chief. My deepest condolences to his family.
Bill Malainey-Parksville B.c
February 3, 2015
Dave was my crew chief when I joined PWA. I remember his friendly demeanor while I was in training in 1972. My deepest condolences to his family.
Bill Malainey Parksville B.C.
Ross Taylor
February 3, 2015
Crossed paths with Dave several times during times in the North,,and always enjoyed his company. So sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Dave
Jim Eggen
February 3, 2015
Dave you will be missed. I worked with you for many years. Lots of good laughs and hard work.
Deb, kevin, Jessica and Jenna Bildfell
February 3, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathies and love
Brian McFarlane
February 3, 2015
Dave was great crew chief to work for at PWA. Dave signed a recommendation letter for me to get my AME license. My condolences to the family
Bryan Benay
February 3, 2015
My sympathies to all of Daves family. I worked with Dave while I when I was an active member of the Hercule operation and Airports ,with PWA and CAIL. He was a very good man and will be sadly missed by all
Bryan Benay
Hasse Marthinsen
February 3, 2015
I worked with Dave in 1967 as a learner. I always enjoyed his humour and his understanding ways. Left a memory with me in my own career. He will be missed as a Bluetail
Andrew Boudreau
February 3, 2015
I Love you Grandpa, with all my heart! I miss you!
Ro Schan
February 3, 2015
Gosh a flash from the past. I remember Dave for his laugh and sense of humour! Remembering the good times working with Dave at PWA.
Dennis Kennedy
February 3, 2015
My sympathies to the Oxley family.
Jerry St Martin
February 3, 2015
One of my favourite crew chiefs at PWA and a pleasure to work with.
February 3, 2015
I so enjoyed working with Dave at PWA. Our deepest condolences to you Joyce , and Cheryl and Kevin.
Jim & Jean Bristowe
Kaitlin Wells
February 3, 2015
Grandpa... Where do I begin! You will forever be in my heart and my memories, and I have so many amazing memories to think about. I still can't believe that you're gone and it's going to take a lot of time to process and heal but I know that one day far far in to the future we will meet again so until then have fun up in heaven with everyone else we have lost and I will see you later!
Love you NOW and for ALWAYS!! <3
Janet Trace
February 3, 2015
Joyce, Cheryl & Kevin - I am remembering him fondly. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face. May the strength of your good family and friends help you in the days and weeks to come.
February 3, 2015
To Joyce and family,
sorry we can't be with you at this time of sorrow but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,
Love, Vince and Gert
February 3, 2015
Auntie Joyce and Family,
Our hearts are breaking for you all, May you find strength in the times ahead.
Love Ellen and family xxoo
February 3, 2015
Auntie Joyce, Cheryl, Kevin and families - we are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Uncle David with love - he could always make us laugh! Love and hugs to all of you.
Gordon and Sherry
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