Avis de décès de Donald Davis

DAVIS, Donald McKay November 28, 1926 – January 2, 2015 Don passed away of a broken heart at the age of 88. He was born in Edmonton to Arthur and Margaret and was the youngest of five children. Don was predeceased by his wife and lifelong sweetheart, Pat, in June 2013. Don is survived by his three children, Donald Jr., Judy (Bill) and Kathleen (Grant); four grandchildren, Christopher (Ariana), Daniel, Alison (Mike) and Heather (Gary); and five great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Adrian, Daemyen, Davis and Elliott. Akin to his career in accounting, Don's life can be framed by 'the numbers' and you could always 'count' on Don for his reliable and dedicated service as an accountant for 45 years, a faithful member of the Masonic lodge for 56 years, a loyal and supportive member of the Calgary YMCA for 45 years, a first-class father and grandfather always, and most importantly, as a devoted husband to the love of his life, Pat, for 67 years. Don led a virtuous life. Duty- bound at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Canadian Navy where he served on the HMCS Ontario and was circa Hong Kong when he distinctly recalls being told 'the war has ended'. Don was also a romantic and upon his return from service and, at the age of 19, he married his beloved Pat. Don's career in accounting started in Edmonton and then he accepted a posting with the Federal Government in Fort Smith, NWT where he and Pat had a 5 year northern adventure. Don became a company man when he joined Pembina Pipeline and they moved to Drayton Valley. In 1964 Don transferred to Calgary where they finally settled. It was with MHG International that Don's career excelled in his position as secretary-treasurer and he and Pat adventured to the UK on a few fabulous business trips. MHG was succeeded by Monenco (now AMEC) where he retired on his 65th birthday, after more than 25 years of service with the company. Don was a 'foodie' and it was a marriage made in heaven when he met Pat, who was a 'good cooker'. Between his naval training and accounting career Don was ingrained to do everything 'by the book'. Nevertheless, Don was always 'game' to try a new activity - curling, dog- sledding, bridge, choir, downhill skiing, running, swimming, bicycling and Crossfit. However it was his naval tour of the world that incited his passion for sailing and he fulfilled his dream of owning a sailboat and spending many an evening on the Glenmore reservoir sailing the 'Isabella'. Don kept himself in shape by regularly attending the YMCA and this enabled him to cycle the KVR at the age of 72, sail the BVI's for his 80th birthday and start the dancing at his grandson's wedding at 86 yrs of age. Don yearned for all things good: good food, the good in humanity, a good joke, a nap, a job well done. Don will forever be remembered for his beaming smile. At Don's request there will be no funeral service. A Memorial Service will be held at the Eau Claire YMCA on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Donations are gratefully accepted to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, 101 – 3rd Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P4G6, www.ymcacalgary.org.