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DAVID ALLAN GODFREY
Born: Mar 28, 1951
Date of Passing: Jan 21, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID ALLAN GODFREY March 28, 1951 - January 21, 2016 With deep sadness, the family of Dave Godfrey announces his passing on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC, at the age of 64. Dave was born in Fort William, Ontario (now Thunder Bay, ON), on March 28, 1951, the fourth and youngest child of Florence and Bill Godfrey. His extended family was rather large, especially in the Thunder Bay area. His family moved to Winnipeg, MB in 1954. Dave always claimed that his best childhood memories occurred during yearly family visits back to Thunder Bay, especially at the family camps' on Lake Superior's Wild Goose Bay. Once Dave graduated from River East Collegiate, he and a few buddies rented a van and traveled through Europe. While employed with Manitoba Government Student Services he met his future bride, Elaine Sysak. They later traveled Europe, especially Greece and work awhile on a kibbutz in Israel. In 1986 they were blessed with a son, Grant William Godfrey. Following their dream, they moved to White Rock, BC and enjoyed the natural beauty of the area. Their family was complete when, in 1989, Heather Christina was born. Dave was so proud of both Grant and Heather and their achievements. Dave had an adventurous spirit and made great efforts to make every outing "fun". He is remembered for his intelligence and his kind, gentle spirit. Dave is survived by his children Grant and Heather; his two sisters Barbara (Don Horn) of White Rock, BC and Ruth (John Korpesho) of Winnipeg, MB; his brother Al (Diana) of Oak Bank, MB; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, as well as Elaine, her mother Shirley and brother Brad of Winnipeg. Dave was predeceased by his parents in 1984 and Elaine's father Bill Sysak. Dave's family are very proud of how supportive and caring Grant and Heather were during his brave struggle with pancreatic cancer. In keeping with Dave's wishes, no formal service will be held. Cremation has taken place.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I first met Dave when he was 28 years old. We worked at Student Aid Manitoba. At the time Dave was next in charge after the Director and the manager. I think he started working at Student Aid when he was 22 years old. Across Canada Student Aid offices were switching from manual paper documents to computerization. It was unfamiliar for all staff.***Dave was young and ambitious and helped their office transition to more use of computerization. (This was in the “olden days” when you would go to the bank teller and they would hand-write your withdrawal in your bank book in pen.) Personal computers did not exist at this time. Remember, at this time, computers would fill a gigantic room and require lots cooling systems. He did a lot to help make the transition happen and because of that they gave him an upper level position.***Dave purchased his own condo when he was 25 years old. He was an excellent information writer. He was very intelligent and could talk to a wide variety of people from politicians to the blue-collar staff. He was an excellent public speaker. As Liaison Officer at Student Aid he had to give lectures to the all the students at the high school. He also met with university officials as part of the job.***He and I traveled on an extended trip and we later moved to British Columbia. We married and had 2 lovely children. Dave was a good father and we wish he was here… - Posted by: Elaine Godfrey (wife) on: Apr 11, 2019
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I first met Dave when he was 28 years old. We worked at Student Aid Manitoba. At the time Dave was next in charge after the Director and the manager. I think he started working at Student Aid when he was 22 years old. Across Canada Student Aid offices were switching from manual paper documents to computerization. It was unfamiliar for all staff. Dave was young and ambitious and helped their office transition to more use of computerization. (This was in the “olden days” when you would go to the bank teller and they would hand-write your withdrawal in your bank book in pen.) Personal computers did not exist at this time. Remember, at this time, computers would fill a gigantic room and require lots cooling systems. He did a lot to help make the transition happen and because of that they gave him an upper level position. Dave purchased his own condo when he was 25 years old. He was an excellent information writer. He was very intelligent and could talk to a wide variety of people from politicians to the blue-collar staff. He was an excellent public speaker. As Liaison Officer at Student Aid he had to give lectures to the all the students at the high school. He also met with university officials as part of the job. He and I travelled on an extended trip and we later moved to British Columbia. We married and had 2 lovely children. Dave was a good father and we wish he was here. - Posted by: Elaine (wife ) on: Mar 28, 2019
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Dear Elaine, I was so saddened to read of Dave's passing. It sure brought back so many memories of our younger days at Student Aid. Sending you hugs filled with peace and love. Jeannine. - Posted by: Jeannine (worked at Student Aid) on: Aug 18, 2016