Obituary of Charles David Lum

1946 - 2009

Dave Lum passed away peacefully in the East Kootenay Regional Hospital on December 16, 2009 at 63 years of age after a courageous battle with cancer. He left with "no regrets".

Dave was born on June 8, 1946 in Creston, British Columbia and grew up in Fort Steele, British Columbia. He made his home in Canal Flats, British Columbia and worked for 40 years in the Canal Flats Saw Mill. He was an active member of the Canal Flats Volunteer Fire Department. For Dave, his wife, family, friends and pets were first and foremost. He always loved to share his passions for shopping, "Lumming", fishing and the great outdoors with everybody. Dave was predeceased by his father, Peter Lum, and his mother, Isabella Tuck. He is survived by his lifelong partner and new bride Joyce Lum; his children: Rick Carr, Susan (Les) Alaric, Debra (Bob) Storey, Pamela (Jim) Fleming, Daniel (Larissa) Cormier, Brian (Sylvie) Cormier, Janet (Bill) Cormier, Gail (Stu) Bell, and Jodi (Lundy) Gongaware. He also leaves to mourn, his 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and siblings: George Tuck, Gord Tuck, Cathy Tuck and June Rejman and a large extended family. Dave will be remembered for his generosity and delight in helping those in need. For many of us, he was the father we never had. He was the grandfather and great grandfather that most could only wish for. At Dave's request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's honour may be made to the: East Kootenay S.P.C.A., Box 2, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H6. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family can be offered at:www.mcphersonfh.com