DAVID JAMES GIESBRECHT

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DAVID JAMES GIESBRECHT It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David James Giesbrecht on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, surrounded by his wife and son. He was predeceased by his parents, Abe and Elvira Giesbrecht, his sister Wanda and brother Randy, his brother-in-law Fred and nephews, Derek and Jeremy. He is survived by his wife Caren and son Chris. Also survived by one mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, along with many nieces and nephews. James lived in Winnipeg, until the age of seven, when he moved with his family to Morris, MB. As a small town kid, one of James favourite sports was playing hockey. He enjoyed many good times playing hockey and continued playing hockey until November of 2018. Another favourite pastime that James really enjoyed while growing up was going to the lake with his family and going fishing! He also made many lifelong friends while growing up in Morris and enjoyed the reunion that he had with them in January of this year. After graduating from high school, James decided to work for a while and then decided to further his education by enrolling at Red River College. He then graduated from Red River College with a diploma from the Computer Analyst Programmer Program. He then got a job at Kitchen Craft, where he worked his way up to Manager of the IT department. During this time, he and his wife Caren decided to settle in Transcona. Shortly after that, his son Chris was born. A few years later, James decided to start his own Computer Consulting Company. He created Giesbrecht Consulting Ltd., and enjoyed 21 years of success. James had a very special bond with his son, Chris. He enjoyed all the time that they spent together, whether it was fishing, going to Jets games or giving each other their view points on politics, joking around or having special talks about life in general, James cherished every minute of it. In 2001, James introduced his family to cottage life and purchased a "handyman's special" cottage at Big Whiteshell Lake. Although the cottage needed a lot of fixing up, James turned it into a wonderful place where his family made lots of good memories that they will cherish forever. The family cottage was James "happy place", he absolutely loved it there. James was always more than happy to take someone along with him in his fishing boat and show them where all the good fishing spots were. He never really cared whether he caught any fish or not, he just loved being out on the lake. He enjoyed fishing the most with his son and brothers-in-law. James took his family on some great family vacations, with the most recent trip back to the Bahamas in January of this year, where he got to dip his toes in the ocean, have his morning coffee outside in the morning sunshine, along with some great family time. James was the light in everyone's day. He always had a smile on his face and twinkle in his eye. He loved to laugh and to make people laugh. He had great memories of really good times with his many friends. Whenever James was ever asked how he was doing, he would say "I'm living the dream", no matter what kind of day he was having. He was a born leader and hard worker. He had a great imagination and was good at everything he did. He was the best friend that anyone could ever have. He cared deeply about his family and friends. He was always there to give someone a helping hand and he believed strongly in faith. James touched so many people's lives in the best way possible and will be sadly missed by so many family members, friends and business associates. He will be especially sadly missed by his wife Caren and son Chris, as they were the luckiest of all, to of been able to spend every day with him, for the last 25 years. James will live on forever in their hearts and memories. Special thanks to Dr. Martin, palliative care and all cancer care doctors and nurses, especially Richard, involved in James last few months of care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Viewing will be held Monday, February 25, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Morrow Gospel Church, 755 St. Anne's Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Interment to follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2019