DAVID SPENCER GUEST

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DAVID SPENCER GUEST June 29, 1923 - January 4, 2011 It is with a profound sense of loss that his family announces the passing of David Guest. He leaves to mourn his passing his five children and their spouses: Barbara Roche, Andrea (Andy) Alkier, Carol (Randy) Dueck, Bruce (Laurie) and Doug (Allison), as well as 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his sisters Margaret Wilson and Liz (Keith) Ebbern, and sister-in-law Evelyn (Don) Lamond. David was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Helen, in April 2010. David was born at the family home on Arlington Street, the fourth of five children. A dog lover, Dave always had a dog at his heels. During his younger years, the YMCA was his second home and summers were spent at Camp Stephens where he eventually became a camp counsellor as a teenager. It was through his competitive swimming at the Y that he met his wife, Helen. As a young man he continued his involvement at the Y with weight lifting, volleyball and active participation in the Y's Men's Club. He joined the Air Force and graduated as a pilot with the rank of Flying Officer I. The war ended just as he was posted to the Asian theatre. After the war, he joined his father in The Guest Shoe Company. He went on to own and operate five stores throughout Winnipeg until his retirement. As a boy David spent time at the family cottage at Victoria Beach. Later he and Helen built their own cottage at Victoria Beach where they enjoyed many happy summers with family and friends. David was an avid curler and belonged to the Granite Curling Club for over 60 years. After he retired from active curling he became an honorary member and enjoyed his involvement with the Senators. His children will be forever grateful for his quiet guidance, his humour, his positive example of community service, and his high expectations for each and every one of them. A private family service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please remember David by supporting a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2011