David John Fream

Those who knew Dave, knew a man who relentlessly pursued his dreams and was never afraid to aim his sights on the impossible and chart his own course. Dave was an innovator and an entrepreneur; a visionary who saw potential in everything. He had a brilliant mind and an adventurous spirit, and he was full of fiery resolve, unbound passion, and great curiosity.

Dave started companies, studied international organizations and cultures, travelled to foreign lands for education and business, coached and connected with kids, tackled obstacles with unyielding optimism, and never stopped devouring information so he could understand things and connect dots.

Dave’s love for business was trumped only by his love of family, which was profound and boundless. He was his mother’s most precious and only son. He was Pat’s first and forever love and he was a great source of wisdom and guidance for his kids, and for many others.

Dave’s loving memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those he leaves behind: his mother, Greta; his wife, Pat; his kids, Sydney (David) Morin, Ben and Tom; his sisters, Cathy (Brian) McCloskey and Karen (Reg) Beck; his sisters in law, especially Nancy Poncelet; and so many treasured nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Dave was predeceased by his beloved father, John Fream in 1997.

Dave’s family wishes to single out and praise those who went to extraordinary measures to care for him during his cancer journey. Specifically, Dr. Dowden & Cara Sephton; Dr. R. Patel, Dr. Vyse and the incredible nurses at the High River Cancer Centre; and at the end, the spectacularly compassionate and remarkably skilled cast of angels at Foothills Country Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Hillhurst United Church (1227 Kensington Close NW), on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Dave’s memory to Foothills Country Hospice or Wellspring Calgary.