David McIntyre Blackburn

children. He grew up in Prince George and later moved to Fort St. James to

work in a sawmill and freight line business with his brothers.

He was a proud Veteran of WWII where he served with the XII Manitoba Dragoons. Despite several close calls, he returned and in 1947 married Lucille

Harrison. They remained in Fort St. James, where their son, Dale, was born,

before moving to Prince George and subsequently, Nanoose Bay and Courtenay where he could be closer to his family. His past five years have been spent in Campbell River.

Lovingly remembered by his son, Dale (Oda) of Campbell River, grandchildren, Graham (Ellisha) of Duncan, Matthew of Calgary, and Meliana of Nanaimo, and great grandchildren Malcolm and Lucille.

Predeceased by his wife Lucille (2005), brothers Howard and Herb, and

sisters Ida and Hazel. Survived by his sister Kate Assman of White Rock,

brother Bill Blackburn (Bernie) of Prince George, 2 sisters-in-law: Esther

Harrison of Quebec City and Irene Wilson of Port Moody plus many nieces and nephews.