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1939
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2015
David Dillabough Obituary
On March 16, 2015 David Irvin Dillabough passed from the loving arms of his family, into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. He faced his battle with cancer with determination, strength, and pride.
In life, his sense of humor and ability to create excitement kept us smiling. If you knew him, we know you shared a laugh with him and it is likely he generously shared what he had with you. Dave was a kind man. His colorful spirit lives on in those he loved! Always up for adventure, Dave had been "further under the barn for eggs than most have been off the farm".
David was born June 21, 1939 in Minnedosa, MB. Although he left home at 15 to create a life in Alberta, part of his heart remained in Minnedosa. In Alberta, Dave drove school bus, ran pony chuck wagons, was carpentry supervisor at Nustart and site supervisor for Atco industries. His work took him on adventures around the world. He was proud to become a journeyman carpenter.
In Fort McMurray Dave met and married Anne in 1967. They shared both happy and tragic days. Through this union, Dave received what he considered his greatest gift in life, daughters Nancy, Susan, and Doreen. He was proud to see them grow into beautiful, strong, accomplished women. He taught them to work hard, enjoy life, and laugh often.
In Red Deer, Dave worked as a backhoe operator, then owned his own business building houses. In his years before retirement Dave sold RVs in Red Deer.
Dave loved the sun and traveling to warm destinations. He enjoyed gardening, consistently doing whatever it took to enjoy the first harvest of potatoes in the community. He loved growing flowers and was good at it. He loved crocus', saskatoons, garden vegetables, lady slippers, and helping others. Dave treasured his time with friends, golfing, curling, playing crib, and socializing.
He is survived by his daughters Nancy, Susan and Doreen and his son-in-law Denis. Dave's granddaughters were his little angels; Hanna and Emma Delemont, Annessa and Ella Parcels. He will be missed by his sister Velma(Doug), brother Wayne (Donna), sister-in-law Gloria and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. Waiting in heaven to greet him, were his parents Sam and Bessie, and his brother Merv. Dave considered his friends and neighbors his extended family.
A lunch and celebration of Dave's life will be held on Friday March 20 at 1:00 at the Red Deer Legion. In lieu of flowers, Dave and his family prefer contributions to a trust set up for Nancy Dillabough.
In life, his sense of humor and ability to create excitement kept us smiling. If you knew him, we know you shared a laugh with him and it is likely he generously shared what he had with you. Dave was a kind man. His colorful spirit lives on in those he loved! Always up for adventure, Dave had been "further under the barn for eggs than most have been off the farm".
David was born June 21, 1939 in Minnedosa, MB. Although he left home at 15 to create a life in Alberta, part of his heart remained in Minnedosa. In Alberta, Dave drove school bus, ran pony chuck wagons, was carpentry supervisor at Nustart and site supervisor for Atco industries. His work took him on adventures around the world. He was proud to become a journeyman carpenter.
In Fort McMurray Dave met and married Anne in 1967. They shared both happy and tragic days. Through this union, Dave received what he considered his greatest gift in life, daughters Nancy, Susan, and Doreen. He was proud to see them grow into beautiful, strong, accomplished women. He taught them to work hard, enjoy life, and laugh often.
In Red Deer, Dave worked as a backhoe operator, then owned his own business building houses. In his years before retirement Dave sold RVs in Red Deer.
Dave loved the sun and traveling to warm destinations. He enjoyed gardening, consistently doing whatever it took to enjoy the first harvest of potatoes in the community. He loved growing flowers and was good at it. He loved crocus', saskatoons, garden vegetables, lady slippers, and helping others. Dave treasured his time with friends, golfing, curling, playing crib, and socializing.
He is survived by his daughters Nancy, Susan and Doreen and his son-in-law Denis. Dave's granddaughters were his little angels; Hanna and Emma Delemont, Annessa and Ella Parcels. He will be missed by his sister Velma(Doug), brother Wayne (Donna), sister-in-law Gloria and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. Waiting in heaven to greet him, were his parents Sam and Bessie, and his brother Merv. Dave considered his friends and neighbors his extended family.
A lunch and celebration of Dave's life will be held on Friday March 20 at 1:00 at the Red Deer Legion. In lieu of flowers, Dave and his family prefer contributions to a trust set up for Nancy Dillabough.
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Published by The Lac La Biche Post from Mar. 19 to Mar. 30, 2015.