David is survived by his family that he loved so much. His son Ross of Vernon, BC, daughter, Margaret (Peter Wiesner) of North Battleford, SK; Grandaughters, Maggi Wilkinson and Molly (Steven Pederson) all of North Battleford, SK; Rachel McDonald of Vernon, BC; Sarah McDonald of Saskatoon SK; the best great-grandaughters in the whole world, Vida and Nora Pederson, Sister, Elsie May Bongard of Woodville, ON; Sisters in law, Merle and Rose McDonald of North Battleford, SK Brother in law, Richard Vincett of Forestburg, AB.
He was predeceased by Margaret to whom he was married for 65 years and his brothers Robert and Bruce, who he missed every day.
David joined the army when he was under age and served overseas in World War Two with the Regina Rifles, an organization he was always very proud of. Dad loved North Battleford and did what he could over the years to contribute to his community. He was active in the Rotary Club of The Battlefords having served a term as its President and was a recipient of Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow. He was involved with The United Way for many years and was a key member of the Public Library Board when the new library was built. He was a former councilor and mayor of the Resort Village of Cochin and loved the family cottage at the lake.
He owned Sallows and McDonald Funeral Home with his brothers, retiring in 1987 after over 30 years in funeral service.