David Wilson

David was born on September 29, 1947 at The Pas, Manitoba, and was raised by his parents Joseph & Christie Ann Wilson in Big Eddy most of their lives. David started his education at the Big Eddy Day School. He played Soccer with the Big Eddy Warriors growing up and in the Big Eddy League with the Big Eddy White Caps. Later Grandpa attended Keewatin Community College for upgrading into Carpentry. He was also a member of the #19 Legion, which was handed down to him by his Grandfather. He met his wife Samaria Grace and they were married on February 14, 1998, They raised a few family members for different amounts of time; Corrine Martin, Norman Cook and Fred Grey. Then they adopted and raised their Daughter Norma. Our brother found one of his great interests, his ministry; he went on to complete his certification at the Henry Budd Centre as an ordained Minister. During this time, he also travelled to many communities for his Ministry. He was a very kind and compassionate man towards his Ministry. He had a way of teaching and talking when the youth needed someone to talk to, they would go and see him. Dad also worked various jobs growing up, and then finally settled at the Opaskwayak Health Authority as a Van Driver for the Home Care and Elders Program, when he eventually retired a couple years ago. Our brother loved to watch Wrestling on TV, and sports. He also loved to watch Hockey, whether it be the OCN Blizzard or family at Hockey Tournaments. Some of his other hobbies he loved were, hunting, fishing, trapping with his brothers and pals Ben, the late John Peter and John (Cap). His last mission was to help build his brothers Gary’s Cabin. He would share a lot of teaching he learnt from his father at the camp, passing on his carpentry skills or in life as general. He was always willing to help on whatever projects you had. He loved to joke around to make people laugh, he had a wonderful heart. After the passing of his wife in 2009, he became very lonely and unmotivated with most of his hobbies and entertainment. He fell ill in September and ended up in the The Pas Hospital in October 2017. He knew he wouldn’t be getting out of the hospital and always told his siblings and daughter Norma, not to worry about him and told them that he loved them every visit he had. David is survived by his Daughters Norma Grey and Susan Head; Sisters Juan Singh and Maggie Wilson; Brothers; Gary (Wilma) Cook and Arthur (June) Wilson; Sister in Law Sally Wilson, many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and his chapans; In Laws Lamis & Mary Ann Bignell, Virginia Grey, Raymond & Flora Jean Tobacco, Sam & Florence Ettawakapow, James & Susan Ettawakapow. Godchildren Bertha Nasecapow, Norma Grey, Tessa Tobacco, Irma Ballantyne and others. Predeceased by his wife Samaria, his parents Joseph & Christie Ann Wilson; siblings John Wilson, James Wilson, Percy Wilson, Sarah Jane Wilson, infant baby; sister in law Lorraine Wilson, Catherine Lathlin, Brother in laws; Alfred Tobacco, Roddy Grey, Irvin Tobacco and Paul Tobacco, and many other family and friends. Wake services; December 28 & 29, 2017, Margaret Henderson Parish Hall Funeral Service Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 1:00 pm Church of Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation Presider: Bishop Cliff Assistant: Rev. Flora Young A family dedication hymn; kipisaketin pg 34 Reception to follow Keeping with David’s wishes, cremation will take place. Interment will be scheduled for a later date in the spring, as he wished to be buried beside his wife Samaria, in Moose Lake, Manitoba. Active Pallbearers: Fred Young, Joe Wilson, Journey Constant-Wilson, Ben Constant, Dale Flett and Fred Grey Honorary Pallbearers: Ministry and Vestry Members, #19 Legion Members The Pas, and the Big Eddy Warriors We would like to take this time to thank everyone, that spoke kind words, hugs, played the organ, singers, prayers, cooked, cleaned and donated food. Your support is greatly appreciated by the Wilson, Bloomfield and Tobacco Family.