David Roy Obituary
David A. Roy, 56, of Langdon, ND, passed away July 10, 2024, after an almost two-year courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer, surrounded by family at Langdon Prairie Health.
David Alan Roy was born on September 17, 1967, in Cavalier, ND, to William and Kathleen (Carlson) Roy. He grew up in the Langdon area and attended Langdon Area Schools. On September 24, 1988, he married the love of his life, Stacey (Gjesdal) Roy. They made their home in Langdon, where they raised their three children. In 1989, David and his father, Bill, purchased Christie Motors where he worked as owner and operator until the time of his death. David enjoyed many hobbies such as dirt track racing where he had many loyal fans, hunting, grilling, and especially fishing with his family and friends. David also spent many hours working on the family farm in Fairdale and attending numerous sporting activities with his kids. For the last almost five years of David’s life, he wore the title of Papa Dave proudly. Nothing put a smile on his face faster than spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving David are his wife, Stacey, of Langdon; children: Jace (Lindsey) Roy, Nicholas (Kami Kay) Roy, and Matthew (Reanna) Roy – all of Langdon; grandchildren: Kynlee (4), Brooks (1.5), and Sonny (10 months); father William Roy of Langdon; siblings: Kevin (Lori) Roy, Lori (Chalmer) Dettler, and Billy Roy Jr. – all of Langdon; father-in-law Orris Gjesdal; sisters-in-law: Tamera Gjesdal (Shawn O’Brien), Kerna Gjesdal (Brian Wirth), Sherri (Mark) Romfo, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Breah Roy; mother Kathy Roy; mother-in-law Karen Haraseth; and mother-in-law Lorretta Gjesdal.
A memorial service will be held on July 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Langdon, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of service.
David will be missed by all who had known him.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders or Langdon Prairie Health.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
623 9th Avenue PO Box 284, Langdon, ND 58249
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