remembering papa

David “Allan” Piesse wenthome to be with his Lord andSaviour on July 21, 2008.He was born in Innisfail onJuly 23, 1939 and lived mostof his life in his ‘home’ town.He fought a hard andcourageous battle living withpancreatic cancer for eightmonths.He is survived by hisbeloved wife, Marilyn; hisbrothers: Bob (Kathleen),Doug (Val), Edward(Marydel), and Terry(Shauna); his sisters: Jean(Steve), Shirley (Gib), Pat(Larry), Margie (Marcell); hischildren: Tim, Greg, Barbie,Bonnie Lynn (Blue), TammyLynn (Sean); 16 grandchildrenand four great grandchildren;his walking buddy Bootz(Dogman) and his “A” team,Ashley and Andrew.He was predeceased by hisdad, Robert David; his mom,Ruby; and brother Bump.He was fondly called“Papa” by his family and hisfavourite verse was John 3:16.We cherish the memoriesof Pap David’s faithful lovefor his family and friends.David “Allan” found joy ingoing the extra mile to helpothers in need. He kept hiscommitment to Jesus with aservant’s heart. Accepting hisimpending death with courageand faith he taught us how tolive each day in the moment.When Papa found out hiscancer colour was purple, helost no time in taking hiswife’s purple sweater and wasoften seen wrapped in itwatching TV.PapaWe will always rememberyour special smile,your caring heart,the funny things you said,Your warm embrace.The “Walking” us to thedoorYour window wave andsaying “Goodbye” just onemore time,and your blessings of love.We keep the memories ofyou in our hearts.Papa David Allan, see you in the morning.David Allan’s memorialservice was held on July 25 athis “home” church InnisfailChurch of the Nazarene withPastor Bud Sargent and PastorGlenn Boyce officiating.Cremation was at HeartlandFuneral Services Ltd.,Innisfail.