J. DAVID FLACK

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

• I was a student of Rev. Flack at NCBC back in 1975. He was a wonderful man, and at a hard time in my life, I was spending the summer working at Fa-Ho-Lo Camp in Grass Lake, MI, when David was there for Deaf Camp. After Deaf Camp, he knew I would have to go back into an undesirable home situation, and he and his wife took me in for the remainder of the summer until school began again in the fall. I flew back to MN with him and stayed with his family. His reaching out to a very troubled kid, truly saved my life. Grateful for him, and his influence in my life all those many years ago. Sorry to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Sue Rosner-Goodman (Former student at NCBC) on: Apr 26, 2013

• David Flack was a wonderful Pastor at Calvary Temple for the Deaf. I remembered that he always smiled and been welcome everyone coming in church. He had sharing his wonderful stories. My prayers for the family. - Posted by: Tammy McGregor () on: Mar 21, 2013

• Dave Flack was my Sign Language teacher at North Central Bible College in the late '70's. It was his influence and encouragement that made me desire to become a Sign Language Interpreter. I can still see Dave walking down the hall of NCBC fingerspelling something as he went. He was so gracious to his students and always willing to help them. He will be missed by so many that have known him through the years. - Posted by: Gretchen (Gibbons) Toay (former Sign Language student of Dave Flack) on: Mar 21, 2013

• I was surprised that I hadn't known that Melverta had passed away too and now I am told that Pastor Dave Flack passed away too. My consoles to Dena, Darla, Dennis; know that your parents were such a great couple and so was your grandmother too.. I have many fond memories of all of you especially at the Red Rock Camp for the Deaf and was water baptized by your father and Pastor Rose Plett too. I also knew him from NCBC days before you all moved up to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Wow, I am deeply touched and fond memories of funny humors and crazy things we all did at church and camp etc. I still have pictures of you all when you were all young kids, smiles!!! May God's peace and blessings surrround you with His greatest LOVE and my prayers and hugs n luv are with you all. Debby Anderson, Deaf friend, from Windom, Minnesota - Posted by: Debby Anderson (student and friends of the Flack families. Pastor Dave was my fun pastor.) on: Mar 20, 2013

• Dave, I will never make mini banana loaves again without thinking of you. To your children, may all the wonderful memories you have of your parents carry you through this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend, your heart is no longer broken. - Posted by: Marg Milani (Friend and co-worker) on: Mar 20, 2013

• I remember both Dave and Melverta when they moved their family to Seattle, Washington in 1979 when they worked in our Deaf Church for four years before moving to Canada. I have many fond memories of those years as well as meeting again in 1993 when our drama group, Master's Hands performed in Winnipeg. Lord be with the family during this time! - Posted by: Mary Shaw (Friend from Washington) on: Mar 20, 2013

• I have attended several winter retreat camp at red rock camp in past, David is really awesome to know!! I had so much laughter while David shows his humour and being silly around people.. Also, he was so professional interpreter for court case for my family situation. - Posted by: Liette Gervais (Just a friend in short time) on: Mar 20, 2013

• I remember Dave as one of my students at NCBC and his love and desire to service the Lord in deaf ministry. He was a hard worker and good student. I have thought of him and Melverta through the years though lost touch after leaving school. God be with the family til we all meet in Heaven. - Posted by: Rhoda Nelsom (Retired Teacher) on: Mar 20, 2013

• I only knew David for a short time, but in that time I grew to find a very charismatic soul. David was never afraid to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Blessings go to his family, as David now takes you under his wings. - Posted by: Nici Hamilton (former co-worker) on: Mar 20, 2013

• DF (ASL Sign Name) Emory never forgot that DF took him while he was young minister at Deaf International Bible College of Minneapolis to clothing store to treat him to a new suit and pant and tie as young minister. He did want to do this cuz pastor did treat DF same thing in his early ministry days. So Emory and Cindy did carry DF's tradition by treating a young Deaf couple (current ministers to Deaf) same thing again. Simple Expression but Memorable Impression! DF loved Deaf community and church as Christ loved His Deaf church. love and prayer Emory and Cindy Dively of St. Paul, MN USA. - Posted by: Emory and Cindy Dively (co-laborers for Christ) on: Mar 20, 2013

• He was our colleague and friendship in '80's & 90's. May the Holy Spirit comfort the family of David. Love/prayer - Posted by: Les/Charlotte Lawer (Colleague) on: Mar 19, 2013

• David made a huge contribution to the sign language interpreting field in Winnipeg by serving in leadership roles in the evaluation of interpreters competencies & eligibility for national certification of skills. I'll remember his candor, dry wit & adherence to the ideals of what was a newly developing field of work back in the 70s & early 80s. How lucky we all were to have him in our midst. For his family..I am very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Janice Hawkins (colleague in interpreting) on: Mar 19, 2013

• Dear Dena, Darla and Dennis, We were deeply saddened to hear about the death of David Flack. We know how difficult this must be for you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. There are so many tender ministries of the Lord to our lives, but it is in the time of loss that we discover the deepest meaning of His tenderness (-Ron Lessin) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. II Corinthians 1:3 May you sense His tender words being spoken to your heart, "I am your God, and I will be your comfort." WITH THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FROM CALVARY TEMPLE DEAF FELLOWSHIP - Posted by: Pastor Barbara and Emil Easter () on: Mar 19, 2013

• Dear Juanita, Dena, Darla and Dennis, He is with Jesus among people like his wife Melverta, his parents, and met people who passed away like my son J.J. You all will sing and joyful :) David had a great sense of humor and wonderful person. God bless and always with you and your family. Pray for you and your family. - Posted by: Wanda (Warkentin) Becker (Pastor of Calvary Temple of the Deaf) on: Mar 19, 2013

• I always remember of you and your family and we first we get married and I say thank you much enough and we sometime to help us to solve and building to fix and etc.. we really enjoyed with him and good chatted. Also many years in Red Rocks Camp and other name Camp (Manitoba?? or other first of M..) we prays for your daughters and son to comfortable with God s will. David had his heart to give to deaf community and serve for deaf and hearing and He is also an encourager to give his glorious to him. he work have different jobs interpreter, pastor, garden and plants in store and he can fix building best to do wow. and he have show his love and care with his time with God. I say love you and your family. - Posted by: Noreen Giesbrecht (Mc Murray) (good friend ) on: Mar 19, 2013

• Dave was a great man and I remember my family and his family gathered together several times and I can feel and remember how great he was and how great he did preach in our deaf church which he did preach from God's love to us and explained very well in bible ways and helped me as my family on some issues .. He is sure will be in my heart to remember how great he was and did everything for church and deaf camps etc .. My heart goes out to him and his children with my comfort and sorrow and remembering him.. I will tell my children how great he was serving Calvary temple for the deaf as honorable man ... Love you flack family with my heart .. Jason Holstein and family - Posted by: Jason holstein (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2013

• David, we never forgot that his dedications to give his time as willingly to do care, help, love his people as like he care of his shepherd in many different situation ways for may years as his never stopped, we didn't do that as like his greatly show how much he patience with his people thru "Hurricane" hard times. We didn't thank him enough but we thank God that given his life to teach, show, care that we learn from his simply is very easier. We do remember him and his wife (Melverta) as we continue to pray for this family as His Embrace with them to be comfortable. Love in Christ, Daniel, Edna, Kaniel, and Rebecca - Posted by: Daniel and Edna (My friend, his shepherd ) on: Mar 19, 2013

• Dave was one of the most positive people I ever met at Home Depot. His compassionate nature to everyone made him one of my favorite Guys to work with. His smile and caring ways with customers bring positive results everytime. As per knowing ASL his interaction with hearing imparied people was a contribution to our store that resulted loyalty to him and to our store. Everytime he visited our store I always teased him to join us again and he just smiled and left us with positive thoughts with smile. I'm glad he was part of my life even for a short time. God Bless and May you rest in peace and Dance with the Angels - Posted by: luchie Sevcik (former colleague) on: Mar 18, 2013

• I know Pastor David Flack when I met him at Calvary Temple. He has helped so many people I know including me. He has shown me that we young people have the chance to show we CAN. He is very diplomatic and neutral whatever he can. I will never forget the time of his wonderful and inspiring preaching at Red Rock Camp many years ago. My sympathies goes to Dena and the rest of the families. - Posted by: Sheila Montney () on: Mar 18, 2013

• David Flack has been wonderful to us and was a true servant of Christ. we were so blessed that The Lord used him many ways, he was our. Mentor, skilled bible study teacher that has drawn us closer to The Lord. He was very patient when I asked many questions, willing to explain. He loves to work with Deaf people, in the Community outreach, bible camp and interpreting. He is very creative, he sews and has taste of color coordination as well as cooking. He is also an encourager, believes Deaf people can go further to prosper whatever their heart desire. We miss him dearly and we thank God for all He has used David. We are sure He will say "well done My faithful servant!" So long, see you later brother. We love you! Christine and Len - Posted by: Christine and Len Mitchell (Good friend and brother in Christ) on: Mar 18, 2013

• The world has lost a dear sweet man. Our loss is truly Heaven's gain. May his children and grandchildren find comfort through the love of family and friends. We will miss you David. - Posted by: Mariette Harrington (friend and co-worker ) on: Mar 18, 2013

• We loved socialized with them in Minnesota. We did miss them when they moved to Seattle, Washington. They were real wonderful and good couple. We will always remember them. We couple are deaf and deafblind. THANK YOU, OUR DEAR FATHER IN HEAVEN THAT GUIDED THEM TO MINNESOTA DEAF COMMUNITY. AMEN! - Posted by: Wanda & Steven Rosa from Champlin, Minnesota (Pastor and Wonderful friend to us) on: Mar 18, 2013

• My family, (Alf, Olga, and sister Alva, all of whom are deceased) and I knew David and Melverta many years ago through the Deaf ministry. I was touched by David's warmth and charisma as well as his sense of humour. He worked with my sister Alva and her husband Bill Ford in church ministry in the mid-1980's. I'm so sorry for your loss, Dena, Darla and Dennis and Juanita. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Silva - Posted by: Silva Notland (Friend of the Family) on: Mar 18, 2013

• Many thanks for helping also David saved my life when I was young (13 yrs old ) that time it was no family also supported me lots .. I missed him .. Hope he is happy in a heaven with his lovely wife... Love , Dan Johnson - Posted by: Dan Johnosn (hrabi) (close friend) on: Mar 18, 2013

• David was always smiling and personable and when he worked with my dad, they had so many good laughs together. David made the craziest hat and cane when dad retired from CT. Both parents were Such a Blessing to our family and now with my parents in Heaven, I'm sure they are all experiencing what we will, when we see them again. Heartfelt condolences for all of you! May the Peace that passes ALL Understanding be So ever present with each of you. - Posted by: Learie and Leanne Peters (Friends of Leanne's parents and knew both From Calvary Temple.) on: Mar 18, 2013