After a long fight with Cancer, at 6:47 pm on April 23, 2025, Dave, our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away, at the age of 71. Dave was predeceased by his father Robert and mother Evelyn. Dave will be missed by his daughter McKenzie (Justin) and granddaughter Oaklyn and his son Jonathan, brothers Allan (Charlaine), Howard (Gale), lan (Carole), and his sister Ruth Johnston (Doug).

He was born in Winnipeg and grew up in St. James attending Silver Heights High School. In his early years, Dave spent many summers with his Grampa Corbett on his farm where he learned how to drive long before he was old enough to get a license. As a teenager he worked at his dad’s car dealership washing cars and sweeping the lot and was even known to drive down the back lane before he got his license. He told his dad he was "testing".

Many summers were also spent attending Faith Bible Camp, a place where he made many life-long friendships.  

When Dad got into the snowmobile business, Dave soon started racing snowmobiles and excelled in this sport by winning a World Championship class at Eagle River, Manitoba Champion multiple times, a Hi Point class winner and competed in the Winnipeg to St. Paul race finishing as high as 17th, Dave worked for his father at Riteway Sports, Kawasaki Central and Corbett Cycle City in the motorcycle and snowmobile business. His final career journey involved managing Birchwood Honda Centre and then Lone Star Mercedes.

Dave was known for his special way of managing people and being a trusted friend to many of his staff. Dave was known for his kindness, his willingness to sacrifice for the benefit of others and his strength of character. His love for his children will always be remembered with fondness.

Special thanks to Ryan Horath and Sarah McDonald who David lived with for the last eight years of his life. Ryan and Sarah and their children Zaiden & Ava were like family to Dave.

Thank you to the exceptional care Dave received at the De Salaberry District Health Centre Hospital, St. Pierre Manitoba.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Breezy Bend Country Club, 7620 Roblin Blvd, Headingley MB.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations to Faith Bible Camp (faithbiblecamp.org).

Ronald Moffit Memorial Services of Portage la Prairie, MB in care of arrangements.