Tribute

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather David Ritchie Hart passed away peacefully Jan.16, 2014, age 85, after a lengthy illness.

He was predeceased by his mother Janet (Jean), father Lawrence (Smokey), siblings Derek, Larry, Betty and Johnny.

David is lovingly survived by devoted wife of 63 years, Isobel, son Glenn with wife Heather, grandchildren Eryn and Jonathan with wife Rosa, great-grandchildren Daniel and Victoria, brother-in-law Les with wife Celia, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada, the U.S.A. and Scotland.

” In every human heart there is a void that only God can fill. David was drawn to the Lord as a very young child, going to the Salvation Army Sunday School in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Now he is at peace in his Saviour's love and protection. He will be with God for all eternity. We take hope and quiet joy from this though we will miss him terribly here on earth.

He is a good, brave and faithful man who loves his family dearly. Belief in God has led David in his choices so that his life has been richly blessed, with both challenges and abundant rewards. – his loving wife Isobel.”

David was a humble man, completely dedicated to family, industrious, loyal and resourceful. Born in Regina (1928) and raised in Swift Current, his family moved to Vancouver. At age 14, David started work in the shipyards during WW II, taking a place beside his own father to contribute as his own man, supporting the war effort. This work eventually led to a career as a journeyman electrician and ultimately launched a second career teaching industrial electricity and electronics in Vancouver. He built his own house by hand, owned a hobby farm, tinkered with and repaired numerous cars. What he didn't know, he learned. What he couldn't fix, he built anew. He shared what he learned with others and started many students on their own career paths. He traveled extensively, having circumnavigated the globe on a year long trip. He retired in 1984 after a major heart attack, determined to enjoy his life with family and friends, and strengthen his faith.

Moving to Osoyoos in 1991 allowed him to achieve those goals. He loved the desert sun, the mountains and the lake. He contributed to many church endeavours, always seeking to give rather than receive, to help rather than ask for help. When his own time of need appeared, his family, and friends here, proved to be the most compassionate and supportive in sustaining him.

The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. M. DeVries, the SOGH Oliver Palliative Care Unit nurses, WeCare personal care aides, Barry Ennis of Worksafe BC, Dr. D. Wadhwa of the BCCA Kelowna, and his Grace Lutheran Church family, for their support and compassionate care of David.

A funeral service will be officiated by Pastor Darren Siegle at 1:00 P.M. Friday January 24, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church. Interment and committal will follow at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery. A reception in the church lower hall will follow the committal.

Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to SOGH Oliver Palliative Care Unit, 911 McKinney Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or the Grace Lutheran Church, Po Box 203, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0.

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos