David McRae

David McRae

David McRae Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2008.
DAVID MUNRO MCRAE (1926 - 2008) Dave McRae passed away at Carlyle, Saskatchewan on June 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife Erma; daughters Laurie (Glen) Gerlitz, Karen (Brian) Carleton and their mother Joyce McRae (Trevor Mitchell). Grandchildren Geoff Gerlitz (Tammy Matvenko), Jody (Bobby) Hutt, Adam and Kellirae Carleton and great-grandchildren Jordyn Hutt, Calder Hutt and Rylan Gerlitz. He is also survived by his sister Doreen Lee and brothers Scotty (Marg) McRae and Bud (Willadelle) McRae. Dave worked for Imperial Oil Limited for many years and made many friends in the oilpatch. He loved his grandchildren and spent many hours in hockey arenas and at the Kenosee Lake waterslide with them. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. and enjoyed the fellowship of his brother Elks. An avid golfer, Dave was known for his fast pace that kept his golf partners on the move. He was always available to work on community projects or help out his neighbours. Dave was a good man with a great sense of humour who enjoyed life to the fullest. Funeral services are in charge of Orsted Funeral Home, Carlyle, Sask.

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Jean Ball

June 20, 2008

Erma our thoughts are with you at this time.

Marie Dukart

June 19, 2008

Laurie, Karen, Erma - I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Your dad was a wonderful guy I enjoyed working with him over the years at Esso/Imperial - nobody had more energy than Dave. I know that he loved you all a great deal and was so proud of his family. My deepest sympathy.

Grey & Donna Cowie

June 19, 2008

Dear Erma,
So sorry to read of Dave's passing. We remember the good times including Dave's smile and laugh. He loved life. Our sympathy goes out to you and his family at this sad time.

Bonnie and Glen Rowley

June 18, 2008

Erma and family: We were sorry tohear of Daves passing. He was a pleasure to work with and always had a smile. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts of sympathy are with you all at this difficult time.

allen kolman

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you Erma. I had some fun times with Dave over the years.

John Deadlock

June 18, 2008

Erma,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was so sad to hear of the passing of David. I enjoyed the many years of Elks Brotherhood and community activities.David will be missed very much.May God bless you and David's family at this time of sorrow.

John Deadlock.

Leigh Spence (McManus)

June 18, 2008

Erma my thoughts are with you and your family. Dave was a wonderful man. I remember many times how he and Poppa would go golfing. He always had a great smile and outlook on life.

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