David James CHARLTON
David James CHARLTON
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David James Charlton, 37, of Fort Saskatchewan, passed away from a motocross accident on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Ashley and his three children, Audrey, Natalie and William. He also leaves his parents, Jim and Maureen; his siblings, Anne, Keith, Arynn and Emily; his grandmothers, Frances and Joan. He was born July 13, 1978 in Edmonton; he lived his life in Fort Saskatchewan, graduating from John Paul ll in 1996.
David was very passionate about motocross, attending and racing in many tournaments every year. He made countless friends at these events, treating everyone like family and receiving the same treatment in return. He published two issues of his magazine "Motocross Life" with his wife, Ashley. He was loved and will be missed but never forgotten.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13 at the Shell Theatre at the Dow Centennial Centre, Fort Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers the family has set out a fund at gofundme.com/ y49jz72g to help support his wife and children.
Online condolences may be sent through www.riverviewfuneral.com.
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Cindy
August 25, 2015
Maureen, Jim, Keith (Michelle), Arynn, Anne (Kevin), Emily and his wife, Ashley and 3 beautiful children
I can't ever express the pain that I felt when I heard of his passing. I can't even imagine what the loss has been for all of you. It's taken me sometime to even be able to write my condolences. Please know that although things didn't work for us, Not a day passed where I didn't think of him and how he he had changed my life. I'm truly happy knowing that he found the happiness he truly deserved. I pray you can find comfort in knowing he is with his Grandma Ivan. Please know that I will always be here should you ever need anything.
Garry Steinbrenner
August 14, 2015
My condolences to the Charlton family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Y Foo
August 14, 2015
Dear David,
I have always admired your passion for principals and people you believed in. Our family are thinking of your wife and your precious little ones. Your team mates at work are missing you. I will think of you watching over your loves ones and keeping them safe every time I glance over to your desk. Carry your passion to heaven.
August 13, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe the ache in our hearts for you and your family. David will be missed but never forgotten.
Dennis and April
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August 13, 2015
Ashley, My condolences to you and your family. RunCoachJohn
Pat & Peter
August 12, 2015
David was a very special person. He will always be remembered with warmth in our hearts.
August 12, 2015
Dear Maureen and Jim;
So sadden to hear about David, my deepest sympathies to you all. No words can bring comfort but memories will bring smiles.
Joan Plamondon
S Palmer
August 12, 2015
Dear Ashley and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts ache for you and the children. If you ever need anything please call on us anytime. Your in our prayers. Much love, Guy, Sherry, Sherisse and Karissa Palmer
Annette, Glenn, Kris, Sam Goodwin
August 12, 2015
Our love and support to you Ashley, Audrey , Natalie and William. David was a great man and was taken too early. He now lives through you and all family and friends. Never forget the great times.
Rita Herrera-Lim
August 12, 2015
We will miss you Dave. We will always remember you for your professionalism at work, your friendship and your great desire to help people. I will personally miss seeing you along the hallways and reaching out to you for help on our work initiatives.
We would like to extend our condolences to Dave's family. May you have strength to go through this very trying time.
August 12, 2015
Dear Maureen and Jim,
We were shocked to hear about David's death. There are no words to express to you our sorrow over the tragic loss to your family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. May God bless you and comfort you all.
Joyce and Bob Buchanan, Sherwood Park
Shirley Cox
August 12, 2015
Dear Ashley and Family,
the loss of David will always be in your hearts, but the memories will also be there to fill the space of loss, be strong, as three very beautiful children will always be with you, our hearts hurt right now , but with time they do soften, always in our thoughts
love to you and your family
Auntie Shirley
Robyn
August 12, 2015
I want to send may thoughts to the family. I was there that day. I'm so sorry about what happened. It was with very heavy hearts that we all had to let him go that day. All the best.
Dave Crowder
August 12, 2015
My condolences to Dave's family. Having had Dave work as a summer student for me at Dow, through watching him apprentice and working with him at Shell, I know the world lost a great guy and we are all less for it. Rest in Peace.
Dennis and Kim Shykowski
August 12, 2015
Dear Ashley, children and Charlton Family, so terribly sorry to hear the sudden loss of your precious loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May god bless you all.
Dennis and Kim Shykowski
Lyle Reed
August 12, 2015
A fine man taken from us far too soon. David was extremely proud of his family, and his achievements in the MX world. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed by all, but none more than his wife and children.
Bob Kolada
August 12, 2015
My sincere condolences to David's family, father Jim and family and the rest of the Charlton family.
August 12, 2015
Dear Maureen and Jim,
We were shocked and saddened to hear from Katherine of David's death. Please accept our sincere condolences. I cannot imagine , as a mother, what you are going through right now and lift you up, and the rest of the family in my prayers. We remember him as a little boy playing with Annie , Katherine and Elizabeth in the garden,the first friends the girls made after we emigrated to Canada all those years ago. We pray that you find comfort strength and peace in the days, months and years ahead. We are sorry we cannot be at the Dow tomorrow but we are in BC for the summer. You will, however, be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Jan and David Gordon.
Craig Cadwell
August 12, 2015
Dear Charlton family, we're sorry for your loss. We're praying for you all and asking Jesus to touch your hurt and hearts at the loss of David. Your friends at Fort Saskatchewan Alliance Church
Clarke Marshall
August 12, 2015
It was never a greater pleasure than to work with you. Always focussed on what was best.
August 12, 2015
Hi David, we had many telephone conversations over the past year and I was really hoping to meet you. It came close when I visited Oil Sands last month but it was not to be. You were always very helpful and I really enjoyed working with you, and I know that if we had met we would have got on very well. I am also a father of 3, and know how much a loss this will be to your wife and children. You died doing something you loved and I hope that is some small comfort to them, in the difficult months and years to come. Phil Corringham (Shell colleague in The Netherlands)
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