David was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Gruber; in-laws Robert and Eleanor Irving and sister-in-law Iris Irving.
He is survived by his wife Joan; sons Cori and Todd (Holli); granddaughters Emily and Avery Gruber; brother-in-law Glenn Irving; niece Shaune (Jason) Marchlater and family and numerous cousins and uncles.
David worked at the PFRA Shelterbelt Center for 35 years. He was an Elk member and a hockey coach. He would volunteer whenever asked and enjoyed curling, golfing and the Saskatchewan Roughriders!
A family graveside service was held on Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Indian Head Cemetery, Indian Head, SK. by Rev. Francis Hengen.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memoriam may be made to Indian Head and District Hospital Foundation, Box 1547, Indian Head, SK, S0G 2K0; to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Avenue Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9 www.heartandstroke.ca
Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com