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David G. 'Dave' Watson Calgary, AB Canada QCWA # 32500 Chapter 151 |
May 26, 1931 - Toronto, ON
November 4, 2016 - Calgary, AB
Dave beloved husband of Elizabeth of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the age of 85 years.
David George Watson was born and raised in Toronto. He joined the RCAF on December 11, 1953, served as a pilot and retired with the rank of Major on May 18, 1978.
Dave continued as a commercial pilot in Yellowknife and Calgary until 2000. Dave was very active his whole life in astronomy, amateur radio, choir, band, with the United Church, Welsh Society, model railroading and sailing. He was very active in the RCAF Association, the Air Crew Association, and the Alberta Aviation Council where he served as president of all three organizations. He was a song writer/singer & played guitar, banjo, baritone, trombone, and harmonica. One of his joys was flying and fixing his private planes. Dave met Elizabeth at a dance in Red Deer 1954, and they were married in Lacombe on March 8, 1955. Together, they moved around the country before settling in Calgary in 1980. Dave was known as someone who was always willing to help others. He was a loyal and loving husband and a terrific father and grandfather. He loved camping with the family, especially with the grandchildren. Dave always had time for people and had a soft spot for dogs, ice cream and donuts.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty; four children, Ronald and his wife Judith, Bill and his wife Norma, Cindy and her husband Marcos Parrado, John and his wife Deb; grandchildren, Courtney (Tegan), Mallory, Jordan, Morgan, Taylor, Eliana, Tupaj, Stephen, Daniel, Graham, Paul, Evan; cousin Robert Jones and his wife Jan and their children Catherine and David; and numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to The Canadian Legacy Project, 210, 1235 . 17th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 0C2 , www.canadianlegacy.org or to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of Dave.s life will be held at Woodcliff United Church (5010 Spruce Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of David Watson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.