Obituary of David Masich

DAVID EDWARD MASICH Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour. Passed away at Joseph Creek Care Village on January 9, 2008, after fighting his last and best. An exceptional child of God, husband, father, grandfather, brother, David is survived by his devoted second wife Bonnie, his loving children Michelle (David) Rambaran of Coquitlam and Brian (Heather) of Cranbrook, his beloved grandchildren Brendan, Victoria, Tia and Natasha. Also left to mourn are brother Tom (Anne) of Prince George and sisters Ruth (Fritz) Iverson of Prince George, Helen Hill of Kelowna, Gwen Forsyth of Kelowna, and Marg Cartwright of Kimberley. He will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, in-laws, stepchildren and grandchildren, and countless friends and acquaintances. David was predeceased by his parents John and Annie, his first wife Norma, brothers Bill and Alfred and sisters Dorothy and Irene. Best known as a true humanitarian, boxer, weight lifter, hunter, and trapper, David spent most of his working years in retail and as a business agent for the United Food and Commercial Workers. He was personally proud of serving as President of the B.C. Red Cross in both Kimberley and at the Provincial level. His private personal best was his blood donor record of 59 pints. He was passionate about making a difference, no matter how small, helping those in need wherever he went.Other organizations he served as a president were Chamber of Commerce, City Outside Workers Union and Full Gospel Businessmen's Association; he was trainer of the Dynamiter Hockey Team, Manager of the Kimberley Ski Hill, he was a member of B.C. Trappers' Association, Christian Businessmen's Association, Hospital Auxiliary, and Toast-Masters International. David and his first wife, Norma, owned and operated several jewellery stores both at the coast (managed by their daughter and her husband) and here in Cranbrook. He was a partner (Jewels on Ninth) with his son & daughter-in-law. Easy to know, easier to love, God's true servant, completely accepting and non-judgemental of all he knew and met, he will be sadly missed by all who met him. No flowers please, but those wishing to honour David's memory are encouraged to send donations to his favourite charity, where he served as a volunteer. He would have been proud of even small donations sent to his memorial fund at: Cranbrook Hospital Foundation at 13-24 Avenue South. Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3H9 Make a small difference. Visitation: 6-8pm at McPherson's, Cranbrook on Sunday January 13, 2008. Services to be held at Marysville Community Church, Pastor Bill Gooding officiating, on Monday, January 14 at 1pm. Private burial service will take place at Westlawn Cemetery.