We are sad to announce the passing of David Arthur Thiessen of Carman, MB.
He passed away peacefully, at home, on July 31, 2022 at the age of 73.
A private family gathering has been held in his honour.
In-lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
David was born on June 10, 1949 in Winkler, MB.
He was predeceased by; his parents, George & Anne; brothers, John (Irene) & George as well as his wife Mary Lynne Thiessen.
He leaves behind his wife Linnea, son Jeff (Mindy), daughter Jodi (Chris), grandchildren Drake, Brody, Alexandra, Carson and Finnley, step-children Tara & Trevor (Ingrid), step grandchildren Addison, Brooklynn and Oscar, his sisters Anne (Ken) and Helen, his brother Jake as well his many nieces and nephews.
David started his career as a plumber in Manitoba which eventually took him to Red Lake, Ontario in 1974. He worked for Campbell Gold Mine until he started his own business, Thiessen Plumbing and Heating in 1994. In 2005, David retired and moved to Carman, MB where he lived with his wife Linnea Thiessen.
During the summer months, David was an avid golfer. He could be found on the Carman Golf Course many days of the week. David also took up curling in the Carman Senior’s League.
Throughout his life, David always had a passion for cars, especially for Gertrude (Gertie), his 1975 Corvette Convertible. Gertie was replaced by Sally, a 2007 Mustang Convertible. He enjoyed driving around on a hot summer day with the top down, the wind in his hair and the engine rumbling.
David carried a silent, strong confidence about him. Those who knew him well, would often look to him for his honest, no-nonsense wisdom and common-sense advice.
One hug from David, would melt away all of your worries and sorrows filling you with so much love. His loving embrace will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
He passed away peacefully, at home, on July 31, 2022 at the age of 73.
A private family gathering has been held in his honour.
In-lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
David was born on June 10, 1949 in Winkler, MB.
He was predeceased by; his parents, George & Anne; brothers, John (Irene) & George as well as his wife Mary Lynne Thiessen.
He leaves behind his wife Linnea, son Jeff (Mindy), daughter Jodi (Chris), grandchildren Drake, Brody, Alexandra, Carson and Finnley, step-children Tara & Trevor (Ingrid), step grandchildren Addison, Brooklynn and Oscar, his sisters Anne (Ken) and Helen, his brother Jake as well his many nieces and nephews.
David started his career as a plumber in Manitoba which eventually took him to Red Lake, Ontario in 1974. He worked for Campbell Gold Mine until he started his own business, Thiessen Plumbing and Heating in 1994. In 2005, David retired and moved to Carman, MB where he lived with his wife Linnea Thiessen.
During the summer months, David was an avid golfer. He could be found on the Carman Golf Course many days of the week. David also took up curling in the Carman Senior’s League.
Throughout his life, David always had a passion for cars, especially for Gertrude (Gertie), his 1975 Corvette Convertible. Gertie was replaced by Sally, a 2007 Mustang Convertible. He enjoyed driving around on a hot summer day with the top down, the wind in his hair and the engine rumbling.
David carried a silent, strong confidence about him. Those who knew him well, would often look to him for his honest, no-nonsense wisdom and common-sense advice.
One hug from David, would melt away all of your worries and sorrows filling you with so much love. His loving embrace will be deeply missed by all who loved him.