David Andrews

David passed away at the age of 83 years after losing his battle with cancer.  David is lovingly remembered by his wife, Claire; his 4 sons, Frank, Wes, James, and Andy; daughter, Heather; daughter-in-law, Bonnie; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Rogers; brother, Danny; and numerous nephews and nieces. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline; his foster son, Russel Lapp; daughters-in-law, Evelyn and Valerie; parents, Ethel and Howard; brothers, Robert, Harold, Roger, and Larry and sisters, Loretta Bradley and Joan Stephenson. 

His love and support for family, friends, and neighbors is well-known.  He enjoyed the farm, travelling, family reunions and playing cards with family and friends.  David was the first single male parent to be allowed to foster a child; Sportsman of the Year for coaching baseball and hockey; he received the highest grade at SAIT given for process piping and drafting; and he was a Canadian representative for the Brahman cattle breed.  He also established D.F. Andrews & Sons Ltd and The A-TEAM Contracting Ltd. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 274244 Range Road 263, Irricana, AB on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in David’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200-325 Manning Rd. NE, Calgary, AB  T2E 2P5.