Obituary of David Gold

1920 - 2012

It is with deep sorrow that the family of David Gold announce of his passing. He passed away peacefully after a long, well lived life on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook. He was 92 years of age.

David was born on August 23, 1920 in Scotland. His greatest joys were his wife and his family. His main hobbies and interests in his younger years were hunting, fishing and hockey. He enjoyed golf, curling, gardening and music well into retirement. He was always a nature lover.

David is survived by his wife Pauline (nee Thomas) who was his life long partner of 69 years; children Greg (June) Gold of Nanaimo; Jeff (Joan) Gold of North Vancouver; Jill (Greg) Lee of Port Hardy; Robin (Lisa) Gold of Elkford; 11 grandchildren: Christy, Jenny, Scott, Ross, Ryan, Holly, Nicole, Erin, Lorraine, David and Thomas; as well as 10 great grandchildren: Noah, Celia, Nyla, Benjamin, Zoe, Daniel, Tanner, Sebastian, Adam and Marcus. He was predeceased by his daughter Diana Lee Gold (1950) and siblings Rachel Power, Art Gold, Marion Green and Sandy Gold.

A memorial service for David will be held at All Saints Anglican Church in Kimberley (520 -Wallinger Street) on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of David may do so to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com