Obituary of David Dueck

March 12, 1940 – Altona, Manitoba

January 20, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Dave Dueck of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the age of 81 years.

Dave was the seventh of nine children, born on March 12,1940 to Peter and Maria Giesbrecht. Following the death of his parents, Dave was adopted by Jacob and Marie Dueck. He married the love of his life, Bernice Penner on July 13, 1963 and their family grew over the years with the addition of three daughters, Melanie, Teresa and Kathie.

Dave’s first priority throughout his life was family.  He loved spending time with his daughters and their spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all his extended family.  He had recently retired from plumbing but still kept his hand in helping out family and friends.

Besides spending time with family, Dave enjoyed volunteering with the Lions Club, cooking up roasts and flipping pancakes at various functions. He also loved camping; he and Bernice spent many amazing days travelling around in their motorhome.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bernice Dueck, his daughters, Melanie Dueck, Teresa Stevens (Todd) and Kathie Doherty (Sheldon); and his grandchildren, Nick Greco (Chelsea), Kristina Greco, Tristan Doherty (Jaedyn), Kaitlyn Doherty (Jordan), Noah Doherty and Colton Doherty. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Brandon Stevens (Katie) and Chelsea Stevens (Dennis); and great-grandchildren, Adeline and Henrik.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Dave’s Life on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Chapel of Calgary, 3333 Richardson Way SW. The Celebration of Life will also be live streamed on Bethany’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/BethanyChapelofCalgary.  Those attending will be asked to provide valid government identification (with name and date of birth) AND confirm one of the following: (A)Provincial vaccine record with QR code (paper or digital); OR (B)negative COVID test (within 72 hours); or (C)valid medical exemption (signed letter); OR (D)under 12 years of age. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 800, 7015 Macleod Trail S.W., Calgary, AB  T2H 2K6, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com.

In living memory of David Dueck, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.