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DAVID CHARLES PEARSON (DAVE)
Born: Jan 16, 1938
Date of Passing: Jun 02, 2021
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DAVID CHARLES PEARSON
January 16, 1938 - June 2, 2021
He was predeceased by Yvette in 2003, his eldest son Jeff in 2013, his brother Barry; parents, Charlie and Ida Pearson; and in-laws, Richard and Yvonne Bessette. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Lyle Martin and Eddie Atamanchuk; and sister-in-law Maria Pearson.
He is survived by his daughter Cheryl, his son Rick (Tracey), his grandson Nick, his step-granddaughter Courtney, and favourite dog Marley. He is also survived by his sister Viney Martin and sister-in-law Lucy Atamanchuk, and many nieces and nephews.
Dave grew up in Transcona and at the family cottage in Ottermere, Ontario. After completing school, he began working for CNR and then joined the Transcona Police Department in 1960, later moving to the Winnipeg Police Department when Transcona amalgamated with the City of Winnipeg. He then joined the Office of the Fire Commissioner and after retiring in 1998, he opened Spectrum Investigations consulting on fire origin and cause for the insurance industry.
He was a voracious reader of history, mostly the Second World War history, and fan of the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He died a proud fan with the Bombers 2019 Grey Cup win. Dave and Yvette enjoyed spending time with family and friends at their cottage at Dorothy Lake in the Whiteshell. They also enjoyed travelling with family and friends across Canada, to Canada's north, the USA, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, as well as spending a few winters in Mexico. One of Dave's more memorable trips occurred in 2016 when he chartered a float plane and returned to Ottermere 50 years after his last trip. He was able to visit with cottagers that remembered him and his family and his Uncle and Aunt, Charlie and Viney Sayer.
Dave and family would like to thank Lindsay and Dr. Versha Banerji and the staff at CancerCare Manitoba for their care and support. We would also like to thank the M.A.I.D. team for their kindness and making Dave's final wishes possible. We graciously thank family, friends and neighbours that called, Skyped, and paid socially distanced outdoor visits, generously offering meals and treats as Dave spent his final weeks at Rick and Tracey's home at Dorothy Lake.
Cremation has taken place. As per Dave's wishes, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.
www.voyagefuneralhomes.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 05, 2021
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Just learned of Dave's passing and am deeply saddened. He was a wonderful person to work with and for. Always professional, with compassion and fellow feeling. A tremendous loss. Deborah Mahoney - Posted by: Deborah Mahoney (Co-worker at OFC) on: Oct 06, 2021
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Dave was my boyhood hero. - Posted by: Bruce Pearson (Cousin) on: Jun 09, 2021
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Good-bye Dave. It was a pleasure knowing you and working with you. You always conducted yourself with class. - Posted by: Alvin Klapprat (Co-worker/friend) on: Jun 07, 2021
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Rick and Cheryl, Sorry for your loss, your Dad was a great guy and have lots of very fond memories of camping and shooting the breeze around Bonfires and there was never a dull moment when your Dad was around. Rest in peace Uncle Dave - Posted by: Brad Ans (Freind ) on: Jun 07, 2021
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Rest In Peace uncle Dave, you will be remembered as the kind loving man you were. You will be missed. My condolences to the Pearson family ♥️ - Posted by: Alyssa (Great uncle) on: Jun 06, 2021
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Offering my sincerest condolences to Rick and Cheryl. He was a great man and one I always looked up too. I happy for him to have had a full life and done it all on his terms. Love you always Uncle...till we meet again. - Posted by: Jason Martin (Nefew) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Rest easy, uncle Dave. To Cheryl and Rick, please accept my deepest condolences. - Posted by: Jess Kull (Great-Nephew) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Condolences to Dave’s family and friends. Worked with “Gomer“ as a partner with the former Transcona Police Dept. A true gentleman and a good Police Officer. Fond memories of the times on the job and the family gatherings off duty. Remember the good times - Posted by: Don Bruce (Former workmate) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Our condolences to the Pearson Family. - Posted by: Cathy & Alex Allard (Friends ) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Rest In Peace Great Uncle Dave ♥️ He always had something special for my sisters and I for Christmas and Birthdays growing up. We will always remember you. He had so much love in his heart for everyone and that’s something I will always remember that. Condolences to the Pearson family. - Posted by: Taylor (Great Uncle ) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Father (Terry) worked with him in the Office of The Fire Commissioner ,and I know how much Dave Pearson was a strong mentor to him especially regarding the “lake life” as my Dad took early retirement to finally enjoy his life until he passed away. Reading this obituary while looking looking out at a serene lake in cottage country I am very touched reading his life story. My condolences. - Posted by: Darren Ingleson (Family friend ) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Our deepest condolences. Shawn and I got to know Dave pretty well over the past couple of years. He was a funny, interesting and great person. We are honoured to have been his friend. . - Posted by: Len Trotter (Friend) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Our deepest condolences. Shawn and I got to know Dave pretty well over the past couple of years. He was a funny, interesting and great person. We are honoured to have been his friend. . - Posted by: Len Trotter (Friend) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Rick, Tracey and family ... Sorry for your loss. Parents are precious and it’s difficult when they pass. I know in listening to Rick that you and you’re dad had a close bond.. take care - Posted by: Dave Lysyk (Friend) on: Jun 05, 2021
