Redwater, AB, announce his passing on June 16, 2020, at the age of 80 years. He
is survived by his children, Doug DesRoches, Derrel (Tina) DesRoches, Dave
DesRoches (Betty Anne) and Sharon Toppe; his grandchildren, Shaun Dubois
(Amy), Anthony DesRoches, Sarah DesRoches, Tarrin DesRoches, Tiffani
Lambert, Andrew (Traci) DesRoches, Taylor DesRoches, Taylan (Kj) Gamblin,
Kody DesRoches and Victoria Toppe; his 14 great grandchildren; his sisters,
RoseAnn Dietz, Joan (Walter) Owen , Connie (Maurice) Marquette, his sisters-inlaw
Mary DesRoches, Margaret DesRoches, Carol (Joe) Negele, many nieces,
nephews and friends. Des was predeceased by his loving wife, Beth, of 56 years,
his parents, Alfred and Jane DesRoches, his brothers Bill DesRoches, John
DesRoches, Raymond DesRoches and sisters Velma DesRoches, Joyce Zahariuk.
Des was a family man through and through. His wife, children, grandchildren,
great grandchildren, parents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews meant the
world to him. He treasured his frequent trips back to his roots in Saskatchewan to
spend time with family and his home was always open to family for visits. He
served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 10 years, traveling extensively all over
the world. Des was self employed in construction for a number of years in
Edmonton, but his heart was on the farm, so in 1971 he bought land to establish
his own farm just south of Redwater. He raised cattle and custom baled hay, later
purchasing trucks to haul cattle, hay and grain. Des loved to entertain, he played
guitar (and less frequently the electric organ) and sang (often changing up the
words for a laugh). For many years he played at family functions and in a small
band. After retiring, Des spent much time drinking coffee with friends and
tending to his garden, sharing what he harvested with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please share a coffee with a loved one, spending time with
family and friends is the most important time spent.
Memorial Donations can be made in Des’s name to the Lamont Health Care
Centre 5216 53 St, Lamont, AB, T0B 2R0 or The Alzheimer Society Alberta and
NWT Allendale Professional Centre 306, 10430 61 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 2J3.
The family wishes to send a very special thank you to the Lamont Health Care
Centre Long Term Care staff. Your care and compassion for Des over the last
three and a half years has been an incredible blessing for us all.
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