Obituary of David Alexander Roberts

A Funeral Service will be held on May 21, 2022 at 2:00p.m. from St. Alban's Cathedral in Kenora ON. with The Venerable Paul Lampman officiating. The interment will follow in the Lake of the Woods Cemetery. ROBERTS - Our hearts are broken in a million pieces as we sadly announce the passing of David A. Roberts of Yorkton, SK and formerly Kenora, ON on February 12, 2022 in Saskatoon, SK surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Minnedosa, MB on March 14, 1941 to Charles and Lillian Roberts. David was predeceased by his parents Charles and Lillian Roberts, his Stepfather Carl Frey, his first wife Sharon Roberts (Lampman), and his brother Murray Roberts. Dave started his teaching career in 1962 at Valleyview School. All of his years of teaching were in Kenora, ON; retiring as Principal of Evergreen School in June 1996. Retirement gave Dave more time to enjoy his passions for golfing, curling, fishing, flying. He shared his musical talents by playing the keyboard at care homes in Kenora as well as entertaining at the Canada Club in Tucson, AZ. Dave was a volunteer fire fighter in Kenora, a member of the Tucson Estates Golf Course, the Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton, the Kenora Golf Club, the Kenora and Yorkton Legions, as well as the Yorkton Curling Club and the SaskTel Pioneers Club. Dave married Sharon and together they raised Twila, Shanne, Alison and their chosen son Gus who joined the family in 1975. Sadly Sharon passed away in February 2009. After Sharon's passing Dave felt fortunate to find love again with Patricia German (who had also lost her spouse) and he became a Stepfather to Gaylene, Fran and Angie. Dave and Patricia were married May 21, 2011 and settled in Yorkton, SK. Summertime found them camping and travelling with their 5th wheel trailer visiting family and friends scattered across Canada and the US. To escape the dreaded cold Canadian winters they headed for the warm Tucson, AZ sunshine. There, Dave enjoyed golfing, walking Nikki their dog in the desert (as well as in Yorkton), and happy hour with Patricia and their friends in the park. Dave was an amazing Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Educator, and Man. He was many amazing things to everyone he met. Dave easily made friends wherever he went and will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Every single person who knew Dave had something positive to say about him. Dave is survived by his loving wife Patricia, Children: Twila (John), Shanne (Kris), Alison (Joe), Gus (Rei), Gaylene (Ron), Fran (Rob), Angie (Paul), Grandchildren: Julia (Chris), Emily, Alex, William, Broden, Evan, Griffin, Whitney (Carl), RJ (Brianna), Becca (Adrian), Hannah, Marissa, Chelsea, Alicia, Great Grandchildren: Neo, Rheia, Odin, and Charlotte, Inlaws: Linda, June, Twila and Erland (Ruth), Linda (Guy), Phyllis (Dale), Ann (Greg), Doug (Lai), as well as many Nieces, Nephews and their families. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Yorkton with Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. The organist, Vange Shipowick led the congregation in singing of the hymns. The readers were Marissa denBrok and Emily Roberts - Young. The eulogy was presented by Gus Watanabe. A memorial service will take place at St. Albin's Cathedral 312 Main St. S., Kenora, Ontario on May 21, 2022 at 2:00p.m. The interment will take place at Lake of The Woods Cemetery, Kenora, ON. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com Memorial donations in Dave's memory may be made to Rheumatoid Arthritis Society of Canada - 393 University Ave., Suite 1700 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 or the Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2nd. Ave. N. Yorkton, SK S3N 1G5 as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Service When: Saturday, February 26th, 2022 2:00pm Location: Holy Trinity Anglican Church Address: 165 2nd Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 1G5 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of David Roberts March 14, 1941 - February 12, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book