Elizabeth & Frederick David

Frederick (Fred) Louis David was born to Alfred and Rose David (Weisgerber) on July 23, 1938 in Bracken, Saskatchewan and passed away in Langley, B.C. on August 17, 2020 at the age of 82.

Elesowetoi (Elizabeth) David was born to Oleksa and Annie Derish (Kwasney) on November 30, 1938 in Preeceville, Saskatchewan and passed away in Surrey, B.C. on May 14, 2021 at the age of 82.

Left to mourn their heartbreaking losses are their sons, Robert (Sylvia) and Keith, their granddaughter Jessica (Kelly) and Jessica’s daughters with Mark Caldwell, Juliet and Jane. They will also be lovingly remembered by Sylvia’s children, Nicholas and Sara and by Kelly’s daughter Sarafina.

Fred and Elizabeth will be forever in the hearts of Elizabeth’s surviving siblings Mary (Jack), Lena, Helen, Walter (Marian) and George (Mary) and by many nieces and nephews, including Ken David (Heather) and Kelly David.

Fred was predeceased by his parents and his only sibling, brother Edmond David. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents and many of her 13 siblings.

Both Fred and Elizabeth were raised in Saskatchewan and, as fate would have it, both decided to make their way to the west coast as young adults. They met while both were employed at Northern Electric; Fred in the material handling department and Elizabeth in the office pool. Love was in the air and they were married on August 27, 1960 and bought a home on Wenonah Street in Vancouver. Their family grew in June 1961 when their son, Robert, was born.

The family moved to Vernon, B.C. in 1965 when Fred was transferred by Northern Electric. In February of 1966 their family grew again with the birth of their son, Keith. In 1969 the family returned to the west coast and settled into a home on Lee Street in White Rock, B.C. where they raised their sons and spent many weekend afternoons collecting firewood on the beaches.

Fred received his certification as an electrician in 1971 and In 1972 Fred and Elizabeth formed E and F Electric. Eventually Robert joined the business as well and worked alongside Fred. While Fred was running the business, Elizabeth looked after the books. The two of them worked as a team and built a wonderful life for themselves and their sons. They faced many difficulties together and were able to get through them leaning on each other for support.

In 1982 the family was on the move again, having purchased acreage in south Langley and they lived there for many years until shortly before they passed away. The two of them loved to sit in their living room and watch the deer make their way across their property and especially enjoyed the fawns. Over the years Fred and Elizabeth shared their home with numerous cats, all of whom were strays. When Fred’s mother passed away the family gave her Samoyed dog, Kleine, a home. They spent a lot of time at Campbell Valley Park where they walked among the trees and enjoyed the wildlife. They both enjoyed nightly episodes of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. There were a few road trips within the province but they were never far from home or for very long.

Fred had a dream workshop for all of the projects he enjoyed, where he could often be found building, puttering and tinkering. In the cooler months the shop was kept heated with a wood burning stove and Fred made sure there was always a huge pile of firewood just in case. There is not a machine Fred could not repair; the dryer they bought as newlyweds worked for almost 60 years! Fred loved to learn new things and had a vast breadth of knowledge. He loved to read books and thoroughly enjoyed a great debate all while enjoying copious amounts of coffee.

Elizabeth was a kind and gentle soul and spoke softly but when the going got tough she rolled up her sleeves and got things done. She went the full distance and did not stop until the job was complete. Elizabeth took great pride in her home and all who entered were treated to home baking along with a cup of coffee or tea. If you were lucky enough to attend a holiday meal, homemade perogies and cabbage rolls were on the menu. Elizabeth enjoyed many crafts over the years including crocheting, cross stich and rock painting. Her indoor plant room and outdoor garden beds were lovingly tended to.

Fred and Elizabeth will be missed by all who knew and loved them. Elizabeth struggled after Fred passed. Having been married for 60 years she missed him so much it was painful. They are now together again in death as in life.