DAVID YOUSSIEM

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DAVID YOUSSIEM With deep sadness, love and respect, we announce the passing of David Youssiem, age 59, on August 9, 2016 at our home surrounded by his adoring family. David was the amazing husband of Shelley Garfield and the incredible father of Lauren and Ashley Youssiem. We will always cherish all our wonderful memories with him. He will also be sadly missed and always remembered by his father Saul Youssiem (Sandy); sisters, Rhonda Youssiem (Chris) and Cara Paiuk (Alex); mother-in-law Susan Garfield; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and Carole Garfield and Gail and David Halbrich and their families as well as his many friends. David was predeceased by his mother, Sybil (Bubbles) Youssiem and his father-in-law, Harry Garfield. David was born in Winnipeg where he lived his life to the fullest. David and Shelley shared over 33 wonderful years together and were always a team. His family came first before anything and there was nothing he wouldn't do for Shell and his girls. He worked so hard to make sure they had everything they needed. He taught his kids about hard work and not to take things for granted. He provided the tools necessary so Lauren and Ashley could be independent and successful adults. He told them that what most mattered to him was that they always try to do their best at everything and to be nice to everyone. He was so incredibly proud of all their many accomplishments. David loved his work throughout his 40 years in the car business. He thrived on being busy and helping people purchase their dream car. Whether he was selling it himself, doing the lease or finance part of the deal or after sale assistance, he put everything he had in making it the best experience. His work ethic was second to none. He worked at Holiday Chev, Jim Gauthier, Eastwood Jeep Eagle, Eastwood Chrysler Jeep, various other car ventures and lastly at Winnipeg Dodge. He was well respected by everyone who knew him. He made so many great friends during this time and kept up his relationships with so many of them. David had the most wonderful family and friends who were always there for him and he knew it. His attitude during his illness was incredible. He was always positive and hopeful. He was so fortunate to have the opportunity to say goodbye individually to all the important people in his life despite it being so emotional for him. His only concern was for his family. He was the most brave, loving, and thoughtful husband, father and friend. Thank you to everyone who provided such loving support to David and his family throughout such a challenging time. Also thank you to Meghan, Cheryl and the team at CancerCare Manitoba, and Mary, Trish, Sean, Dr. Joanna Webb and Dr. Bruce Martin of the palliative care program. David's funeral was held on August 11, 2016. Pallbearers were his extraordinary friends, Bob Brown, Joey Pollock, Marve Kraut, Howard Ackman, Eric Vickar, Marc Kipnes, Wayne Vickar and Manny Sousa. The "David Youssiem Memorial Fund" has been set up at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (204-477-7520) for those wishing to honour him in this way or to a charity of choice. David will be in our hearts forever. Good night, love you, sweet dreams and see you tomorrow.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2016