February 10, 1932 ~ August 30, 2017
David passed away peacefully with family by his side in Kamloops, BC where he spent the last month of his journey through life. During his early years David excelled in multiple sports with hockey being his first love. This love carried him to a tryout with the Chicago Black Hawks at the age of 16. Scholarships followed and David had a stop in Kimberly, BC to play for the Dynamiters. David returned home to Moose Jaw and met his sweetheart Frances who he married in 1954 and started a family the following year. With 2 kids in tow David & Frances moved to Saskatoon in 1957 to further his career in the Optical Industry. As the family and career continued to grow the next stop was Vancouver in 1971. In 1995 with career behind him and family grown up David and Frances made the journey back home to Moose Jaw to spend their golden years. In these golden years David rekindled his passion with the game of golf becoming an active member at the Lynnbrook Golf and Country Club. This passion became a second career for the remaining 22 years of David’s journey. Predeceased by his father and mother Floyd and Hazel, father and mother in-laws Harry and Doris, sister in-laws Kay, Fern and brother in-law Harvey.
David loved his family dearly and was especially proud of his six grand children.
Left behind to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 63 years Frances, sister Anne, children Terry (Fran), Brian (Kim), Brent (Cathy), Linda Jane (Steve). Grandchildren Megan (Conan), Jeremy (Kelsey), Anthony (Rebecca), Daniel, Jacob (Sara) and Jessica. Marilynn, Deanne, Mike, Flo and all the rest of his large and caring family. A private family service will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations in David’s name can made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops, BC or a charity of your choice.
God grant me the serenity to….
Accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
13 Tributes
Sending warm thoughts and condolences to the entire Banting family. Ken Gollner
We don’t get to choose our time. Death is what gives life meaning. To know your days are numbered, your time is short. So you live life to the fullest as he did, finding true love and raising a loving, wonderful family. He will be truly missed by so many. But one day through the grace of God, we will all be together again. Prayers for peace and serenity…..
We were saddened to hear of Dave’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Uncle Dave etched a place in my life for kindness, a gentle chuckle, and a sparkle for fun.
Aunt Fran may you and family find peace and comfort for knowing a life well lived
Much love
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing Fran. Have very fond memories of you and Dave. Will be in touch.
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Dave. When we think of him it’s with many happy memories of the good times spent together. David I hope you’re looking down on us and having the best chocolate there is. You know what we mean….Rest in Peace . Our thoughts and prayers go out to Fran and the entire Banting family.
So sorry to hear that Dave has passed away. It was a pleasure to have worked with Dave. He will be missed by all of his friends and co-workers from the days in the optical world.
Friends forever.
Our deepest condolences to you Fran and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Fran. We enjoyed having you and Dave as our neighbours for 16 years. We wish you all the best.
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing Fran. It seems like just yesterday I was visiting you in Moose Jaw. I am thinking and praying for you and your family. All my love, Bonnie.
Fran and children, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Janet Campbell
Marvin and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Dear Fran, we are so sad to hear of Dave’s passing. We are glad that you moved when you did and your family is there for you in this very hard time.
sending you a big hug,
Peter and Joyce