Whitman David "David" Smith

1929 - 2016  (86 years)

• Name	Whitman David "David" Smith
  Nickname	David
  Birth	4 Aug 1929	Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada
  	or the farm at Blackie, AB
  Gender	Male
  FamilySearch ID	G2HJ-DKP
  Residence	2013	Pine Lake, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
  _UID	84B4DC3027EA4A36AAD7D11A022CF137972E
  Death	19 Apr 2016	Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
  	SMITH Whitman David Aug 4, 1929 Apr 19, 2016 Mr. Whitman David Smith of Pine Lake, Alberta, passed away after a brief illness, at the Red Deer General Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Dave was predeceased by Beth, his beloved wife of 61 years. Left to mourn his passing are four sons: David (Kerry) and Douglas (Susan) of Calgary, Daniel (Tami) of Red Deer and Duncan of Pine Lake. Survived by his grandchildren: Jay (Gillian), Brad (Kerri), Lauren, Haylie, Cole and Chase, and great- grandchildren Charlotte and Spencer. Dave was born in Calgary, the youngest child of Alma and Whitman Smith. He grew up on both the family farm in the southern Alberta community of Blackie and the city home in the community of Roxboro in Calgary. Dave met Beth when he was 12 and she was 11, and knew she would be the love of his life; a story that we all heard many times over the years. Dave and Beth moved to Pine Lake in 1958, where they established their own family farm and raised their sons. Dave was a social fellow who enjoyed curling, volunteered as a Cub Scout leader when the boys were young and worked as a seed salesman for 25 years, which resulted in many connections throughout the community. Dave continued to live on the family farm until pneumonia forced him into the hospital. We will miss his funny and cynical outlook on life, death and taxes. A memorial will be held at the Pine Lake Hub on Monday, May 09, 2016 at 1 pm, where we can all come together to celebrate life. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel and the staff on Unit 31 for their attentive and compassionate care. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer (403)340-4040. Red Deer Advocate, April 30, 2016, Page D4. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/red-deer-advocate-whitman-david-smith-ob/126185835/ : accessed June 10, 2023), clip page for Whitman David Smith obituary by user dianeduncan01
  Person ID	I53143	Lanark County Origins | This is my paternal Lineage
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2023

  
  

  Father	Whitman Alpha Smith,   b. 9 Aug 1888, Daisy, Stevens, Washington, United States d. 17 Aug 1959, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Alma Pearl Callander,   b. Abt 1893, Hartney, Manitoba, Canada d. 4 Feb 1969, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada (Age ~ 76 years)
  Marriage	26 Feb 1913	Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, United States
  Family ID	F5838	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Ann Milne,   b. 17 Feb 1930, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada d. 11 Dec 2013, Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	18 Oct 1952
  	Miss Elizabeth Ann Milne Weds At Knox United Chrysanthemums in shades of bronze and gold banked the altar of Knox United Church for the ceremony uniting in marriage Miss Elizabeth Ann Milne, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John D. Milne, and Mr. Whitman David Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman A. Smith, all of Calgary. Officiating at the early evening service was Rev. G. Preston MacLeod. THE BRIDE was given in marriage by her father, and wore a wedding gown of rose-patterned French Chantilly lace over ivory satin, the full bouffant skirt designed with sun pleating in the front. The long fitted bodice featured a yoke of blush nylon tulle, and lily-point sleeves. Her head-dress of matching lace trimmed with seed pearls held in place a fingertip veil of illusion nylon, and she carried a bridal bouquet of yellow rosebuds and white stephanotis. Mrs. R. R. Woodcock as matron of honor wore a gown of pale yellow nylon tulle over a taffeta skirt, complemented by a velvet jacket in a honey-gold shade. The bride's sister. Miss L. Jean Milne, as maid of honor was similarly gowned in emerald green, with a matching velvet jacket, and the bridesmaid, Miss M. Joan Kochen, wore a gown to match that of the matron of honor. All three attendants wore headdresses and gloves of nylon tulle in shades to match their gowns, and carried houquets of gold and bronze-toned chrysanthemums centred with yellow roses. ATTENDING the" bridegroom was Mr. Dennis L. Holliss, and the ushers were Mr. J. Douglas Milne, brother of the bride, Mr. J. Stuart Knop and Mr. Ronald Farnsworth. The wedding music was played by Mr. Cyril Mossop at the organ, and the soloist was Miss Kochen, who sang "The Wedding Prayer" during the signing of the register. Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents, where Mr. John S. Mavor Q.C. proposed the toast to the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on a motor trip to the west coast. For traveling the bride wore a dark brown worsted suit and a plaid topcoat in brown and powder blue. Her accessories were of dark brown suede. Calgary Herald Calgary, Alberta, Canada ?W Wed, Oct 22, 1952 Page 6
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living
  Family ID	F18232	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 4 Aug 1929 - Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada Residence - 2013 - Pine Lake, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada Death - 19 Apr 2016 - Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada  = Link to Google Earth