David Arnold Ettinger

David Arnold Ettinger, of Edmonton Alberta and formerly of Amherst, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2020 in his 82nd year, with his wife of 60 years, Maureen (Berg) by his side. He will be sadly and forever missed by his three sons, Randy (Elizabeth), Kevin (Rose), Greg (Dawn), sister Betty Cormier of Amherst Nova Scotia, sister-in-law Sharon Ettinger in Ontario, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Millie and Bill Handford of Edson Alberta, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Larry and Sherrill Berg of Vancouver B.C.; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother Claude Ettinger. David attended high school in Amherst NS before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force. During his early air force career, he was posted to Cold Lake Alberta where he met and married the love of his life, Maureen Berg. A twenty-year career in the Air Force followed including two postings in Europe, as well as in Comox B.C. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, David spent time in the mining industry as well as in property management with Maureen. David was a talented artist and painter, and many of the family treasure his paintings which were often given as gifts. A dedicated golfer, David was a fixture on many of the courses in suburban Edmonton as well as in Yuma, Arizona where he and Maureen spent many winters with family and friends. The family will be having a private celebration of life, and wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the nurses, physio and doctors at the Gerald Zetter Choice program.

“When I come to the end of the road,

And the sun has set for me.

I want no rites in a gloom filled room;

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little but not too long,

And not with a head bowed low,

Remember the love that once was shared.

Miss me but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take,

And each must go alone.