David suddenly passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, June 17, 2018 at the age of 64. He will be missed by his loving wife Ellen, children Peter, Lisa, Nicole, Mark, Timothy and Melissa, 6 grandchildren Jessica, Mason, Micheal, Mitchell and Kendra. Beloved son of Clarence and Doris Schaefer, dear brother of Dennis and Barb, Wendy, Brad and Pam, Chris and Scott and Mia, brother in law Robert, Joe, David and Shelley. Predeceased by his brother Brian. David served in the military for 35 years. He will be sadly missed by his fellow brothers in arms. There will be a Celebration of Life in honor of Dave. Friends are invited to share their memories of David with his family at the Vedder Legion at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. In David’s memory, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.