Despite his exceptional health and the dedicated efforts of the ICU team at the Royal University Hospital, Dwight did not survive complications from severe strep-pneumonia.
Dwight was the beloved husband of 52 years to Dorothy, cherished son of Sylvia, and loving father to Mark (Lisa), Greg (Karen), Jane (Howie) and Julie. Grandfather to: Oskar and Frances; Sebastian, Gabriel, Serena, Victoria, Dominic and Alexander; Helena and Tycho. Brother to Ron (Michelle) and sister to Marilyn. He was predeceased by his father, Sydney; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Louise; his sister-in-law, Cathy, and brother-in-law, Ken.
Born in Yorkton on January 23rd 1945, he spent most of his life in Saskatoon where he met Dorothy Zimmer. They were married on July 4th, 1970.
Dwight earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree and Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. He worked as a marketing manager, a commodities broker, and an investment counsellor. As an entrepreneur, Dwight invented and co-founded Trak folding kayaks. He had a life-long interest in economics, trading and global financial markets.
Dwight was a quiet man, known for his integrity, patience, kindness, generosity, and consideration for others. Those who got to know him, knew a man of ideas, stories, and witty comments. His sense of humour and youthfulness helped him relate to people of all ages. He could engage in conversations about global finances one moment, and the next moment he could be showing his grandchildren one of his tricks or telling them a story. It did not take them much to convince Grandpa to go down a toboggan hill or a zip-line.
Throughout his life, Dwight loved the outdoors. His wife and children fondly remember ski and canoe trips spent with their extended family, and kayak and hiking trips they spent with him as adults. He spent many summers camping and hiking with his children and grandchildren. At the age of 71, Dwight hiked the West Coast Trail with his two sons. His family will always cherish these memories.
Dwight built two houses and renovated several more, both for his family and for many others. He had high standards and made sure that he always did the best job possible. He could and would fix anything — from a leaking faucet to a missing button on his wife’s coat. If there was any problem in the house, he would solve it with whatever (unconventional) material he had - mesh, foam, wood or even polyurethane. This led to simple, practical inventions that his family still appreciates.
As a dedicated and loving husband, he took great care of his wife, Dorothy. The two of them loved to spend time together in their garden, go for walks, and travel. They went to Europe in the first years of their marriage, and visited their children and family in cities around the world. They walked the Chartres pilgrimage in France, and the Camino de Santiago in Spain and in Portugal. Dwight convinced Dorothy to join his outdoor adventures, and she introduced him to plays and concerts. They truly complemented each other, and he will be dearly missed by his loving wife.
Dwight became a Catholic in 1980, and his faith was important to him. He said his rosary faithfully every day and would often accompany his wife to daily Mass. He was a long-time member of the Latin Mass Community.
He ended his pilgrimage on earth surrounded by his family and accompanied by many prayers. Dwight will be greatly missed by his many family members, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Thank you to all those who prayed for Dwight and continue to pray for him and for his family.
A High Requiem Funeral Mass was held for Dwight on December 31st, 2022.
May he rest in peace.
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