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DAVID EDWARD MATTERN
Born: May 02, 1943
Date of Passing: Jul 10, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID EDWARD MATTERN May 2, 1943 - July 10, 2016 David died on July 10 from a severe heart condition complicated by emphysema. Within in the last year he had issues with arthritis and mobility and he sometimes used of a cane for additional balance. Dave had prostate cancer in 2014 and recovered following radiation treatment. Because he hated to go to see a doctor, his heart condition and emphysema were undiagnosed. David was born in Winnipeg, MB; the son of Edward Mattern (1962) and Eva May Keen (1991). His father and mother, and grandparents lived on a farm in the vicinity of Dog Lake near Camper, MB. Dave was predeceased also by his Mom's second husband, Ernie Gross (2014). Dave spent his early years summers and holidays on the farm. Over the years, Dave also lived in: Sherwood Park in Edmonton, in Beaconia and finally in Plumas, MB. Left to mourn is his partner, Val Burch and her extended family; his son Paul (Lisa) and his grandchildren, Delaney and Jackson; his daughter, Kristin, and her mother, Bev Mattern, in Edmonton. David was married and divorced a second time to Mary Ellen Mattern (Schindler), also from Edmonton before returning to Manitoba in 2004. David worked for Ed Tel and Telus and was the Alberta Provincial Director of Dispatch for a number of years prior to his retirement at 55. Dave was an avid cyclist, cycling to work each day, and doing long distant biking weekends in the mountains with his peers. He continued to bike until a year ago. He was an avid camping enthusiast, and a good cross country skier. His family camped frequently when the children were young, and he led many wilderness camping and cross country ski treks for youth while living in Sherwood Park. David was artistic. He was a very good carver. He created wood spirit faces using cottonwood bark, also made wild dried flower arrangements incorporating tree mushrooms and milkweed seed pods. He took water colour and acrylic classes and produced a few pictures which he agreed could be framed. He built bird houses, carved large log mushrooms for the garden and loved photography. He purchased a good quality camera and has some wonderful photographs of birds, animals and vistas that caught his eye. He and Val bred and showed purebred Sealyham terriers; he loved holding newborn puppies. He handled his dog, and achieved Jasper's Championship status. His childhood dog, Shep, was the center of many of his happy stories. As well, Dave loved to play cards, crib being one of his favourites. He supported Val's passion as a gardener, creating and maintaining many flower beds at each of their properties. He was a man who was comfortable to be alone so reaching out to make new friends was not easy for him. He felt welcomed by Val's family and both he and Val continued to love and respect each other even when there were issues they were unable to resolve. Dave moved to Plumas, MB in November of 2015. Val wishes to thank the friends he met and those who assisted him there. Dave's wishes were to be cremated and his ashes scattered or interred close to his Grandparent's farm. A service of remembrance will take place in Winnipeg at a later date in August or September. Arrangements Entrusted To ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 23, 2016
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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I apologize for leaving Dave's sister, Susan Norman (Bob) and her daughters Melanie and Terri, and their children from his obituary. In a rush to write and edit his obituary they were inadvertently omitted on the final copy. I am so sorry to have made this error. In addition, Dave's birthday was March 1943 not May. I have received verbal permission from the current owner of the property to scatter Dave's ashes on his grandparents original farm site. When the will has been probated a date will be set. Thank you to each of you for your kind words of sympathy. - Posted by: Val Burch () on: Aug 22, 2016
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Rest easy my friend: David and I met in 1948 and were very close all through school. We were close raising our young families and I was God father to Kristen & Paul. He was like a brother to me and we always had each others back. RIP Dave - Posted by: Gordon & Maxine Murison (Life long friend) on: Jul 29, 2016
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Aunty Val, I am sorry to hear about Dave's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Much love, Cindy. - Posted by: Cindy Frisk (Niece) on: Jul 26, 2016
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Val, I am so sorry about your loss. Condolences to your friends and family. Ted, I and the girls are sending love and prayers to you and Dave. Carrie - Posted by: Carrie Pryor (Friend) on: Jul 25, 2016
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Val, so sorry to hear about your loss. This can't be an easy time for anyone. It's good that you have many positive memories of Dave to help you through the days ahead. In Sympathy, Art & Leona - Posted by: Art & Leona (Friends) on: Jul 25, 2016
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Our heartfelt condolences to Val, family and friends. - Posted by: Sandra LeVesconte () on: Jul 25, 2016
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Val, thinking of you with love and support . This is certainly not an easy time for you. Just know that I am thinking of you - Posted by: Susan Partridge (Val's friend) on: Jul 25, 2016
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Thinking of you Val at this time of sadness. - Posted by: Janice Low () on: Jul 25, 2016
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Our sympathy and prayers to Val, we appreciated the time spent with Dave on numerous occasions. - Posted by: Gilbert & Rachel (neighbour) on: Jul 25, 2016
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Valerie, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Shannon - Posted by: Shannon Schindle (Cousin) on: Jul 24, 2016
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My deepest condolences to Dave's family. I would like to share a quote with his loved ones. "Dave has not died, but merely gone away, to a better place, free of pain and suffering. We will see him again some day. Rest in Peace Dave." - Posted by: Patricia Homenick (Dave and my parents Harry and Annette were long time friends) on: Jul 21, 2016
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We would like to express our sincere sympathy to Val,family and friends - Posted by: Larry Johnson Denise Johnson (neighbour) on: Jul 21, 2016