DAVID MILLER MOORS

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DAVID MILLER MOORS David Miller Moors, on October 19, 2016 at the age of 91 years, with family by his side, passed away peacefully at Middlechurch Personal Care Home. He was predeceased by his son, Donald Moors in 1981 (age 19), and his daughter Valerie Cheng in 2004 (age 49). He was also predeceased by his parents Gwendoline and Walter, brothers Arthur and Lloyd, and sister Helen. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joy, his son Craig (Lynn), daughters Barb (Glenn), Dorothy (Win), and Bev (John). He is also going to be missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Dave was born in Winnipeg on January 11, 1925 and grew up on the family farm in Sanford, Manitoba. He would often reflect on those early years. He cherished the memories and always had a story to tell of farm life with his family. In 1944 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and was trained as a Torpedoman. He returned from overseas and started his career as a crane operator working on the Hydro dam in Seven Sisters Falls, Manitoba, then Griffin Steel, and eventually retiring from CNR. He would often remind us of a short assignment operating a crane at Lombard Place, Portage and Main. While in Seven Sisters he met his one and only, Joy Craig. Their courtship included lots of dancing. They married in 1948 in Seven Sisters and they later moved to Dad's hometown of Sanford eventually settling in Transcona where they remained in their home for 56 years. After a lengthy stay at Seven Oaks Hospital Dad was able to be reunited with Mum in May of this year living in the same unit at Middlechurch home. He loved going to the cottage, fishing, gardening, but mostly cherished special times with family. He loved to travel and took the family on many ventures and in retirement he travelled to many destinations with Mum. Dad was very thankful for the staff at Seven Oaks especially "David's Girls", he was also sincerely grateful for the outstanding care and compassion shown to him and his family by all the staff at Middlechurch Home. He earned the reputation of being a kind and gentle man. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Bladder). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Wheeler Funeral Home, 1800 Day Street with a private family interment taking place later in the day. Close in our hearts you will always stay. Loved and remembered every day. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2016