It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Dave’s (51) passing after a 19 month battle with cancer. Dave was born in Brandon Manitoba to Mike Ross and Celine Wilson who were both in the military. As a child Dave moved to many different places, Germany being one of the many places he lived, where he was fluent in the language but since moving back to Canada lost the ability to hold on to it. Dave worked at DND as a civilian staying close to his military roots.
Dave was predeceased by his father Mike, who I am sure are playing cards like they used to, neither liking to losing and letting sure the other was well aware who won.
He is survived by his mom Celine (Dan), Freda (his dad’s widow), his common-law partner Debra Craig and their 3 kids Tianna, Kaila and Kaden, with many friends and family who never left his side.
Special thanks to Valerie, Marla, Dan (DP), Katherine, Tony, Anthony and Heather who stood by my side as I navigated through this tough time in my life. I couldn’t have asked for better friends/family to be there for me. Much love to each of you. Thank you to Dave’s friend’s Dave Horton (Calgary) and Brian Newell (Nanaimo) for coming to the hospital and hanging with Dave and I, that meant a lot to both of us.
Please join us March 16, 2024 at 2:00 for a celebration of Dave’s life at First Memorial 4725 Falaise Drive.
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