Obituary of David Gordon LePage

March 4, 1948 – Medicine Hat, Alberta

May 3, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

David LePage of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 76 years.

David attended the University of Calgary for one and half years before leaving to pursue his lifelong career as a Production Revenue Accountant in the Oil and Gas industry. His career took him through several companies, with the longest tenures being with Dome Petroleum and Mobil Oil. He joined the Air Cadets between the ages of fourteen to eighteen in Taber, AB.

David married Lynn Owen in 1972, and in the process, adopting his daughter Wendy, as well as later having four sons, Trevor, Ken, James, and Andy.

He was a man of very strong faith throughout his entire life and found his greatest joy and peace in being a faithful servant of God. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered with them. He took great enjoyment in all manners of ministry within the Catholic Church, having spent time as an altar boy, usher, lector, and Eucharistic Minister at various times.

David accomplished much throughout his life and was particularly proud of his children. He enjoyed spending time laughing with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved going to movies and watching his grandchildren’s sports and activities. His favourite saying was, “it’s cheaper to keep your pictures”, but despite the jokes, he always treasured his time with his children and the extended family.

David’s most memorable vacations included his trip to Washington, DC, USA, in 1990 and when he went to visit his longtime friend Paul Bickert at Okanagan Lake with his children.

He will be most remembered for his kind heart and love of family.

David is survived by his daughter Wendy of Drumheller, AB, four sons and three daughters-in-law, Trevor (Therese) of Calgary, Ken of Calgary, James (Tanya), of Langdon, AB, Andrew (Victoria) of Calgary; ten grandchildren, Jordan (Jenna), Cayden, Keirah, Jordyn, Katey (Tyler), Robert (April), Aimee, Jasmine, Kayley, and Madeline; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Logan, London, Brooks, Davin, Josh, Mason, Aubrie, Presley, Parker, Charlie, Riker, Avery, and Ryan.

David is also survived by his brother and sister-in-Law, Bob (Liz) LePage of Edmonton, AB; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Peg (Bob) Powell of Taber, AB, Pat (Jerry) Heck of Sherwood Park, AB, Gerry Johnson of Medicine Hat, AB; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

David was predeceased by parents, Cecil and Edna LePage, brother-in-law Garry Johnson, and granddaughter Shannah McCray.

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary, AB T1X 1G2), with a reception to follow at the Family Residence of Trevor LePage.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14^th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with David’s family here.

In living memory of David Gordon LePage, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.