Obituary

Passed away peacefully and very suddenly on May 15, 2025 in Foothills Medical Center, Calgary, Alberta. David was the fourth child born to Ross and Wilhelmine Brown on November 7, 1958, in Orangeville, ON. David is survived and lovingly remembered by his mom, Grace Brown (nee Matthews), his six siblings Judy (Ken Wilson), Nancy, Ron (Carmin), Leila (Henry Psenicka), Janice Crane (Randy), and Mary Ellen (Stephen Erochko), and his sister-in-law Deanna Brown. David is predeceased by his parents, Wilhelmine (1967) and Ross (2012), his brother Jim (2014), and his brother-in-law Bill Foulger (2023). David was raised on the family farm in East Luther, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep connection to the land. He attended Monticello United Church, participating in Sunday School and youth group activities that shaped his early years. As a young man, David enjoyed playing house league hockey and working alongside his family on the farm. After high school, he began his career in construction, apprenticing with a local builder and helping to construct custom homes throughout the Grand Valley area. In 1977, David moved to Alberta, initially working in the oil fields before returning to his passion for building. He partnered with his brother Ron to form D and R Developments, a successful custom home building business in Calgary. David had a gift for craftsmanship and took pride in the homes he helped create. During those years he also loved dancing and spending time with friends – always ready with a warm smile and easy conversation. In the early 1990’s David began to experience the effects of mental illness and was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. Though this brought profound challenges and led to the closure of D and R Developments, David faced his illness with quiet strength and dignity. David will be deeply missed by his family and friends. We take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, free from struggle and remembered with love for the many ways he touched our lives. A Celebration for David’s Life was held at In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. (28 Main St N, Grand Valley, ON L9W 5S7) on Tuesday May 27, 2025. Interment has taken place at Grand Valley Union Cemetery (51 Cooper St, Grand Valley, ON). The family is eternally grateful for the assistance of Randy Mugford and his team at In Memoriam Funeral Services for arranging the transportation to bring David home to Ontario to be buried with his family in Grand Valley.  Online condolences can be made at www.imfunerals.com. In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. has been given the honour of serving the Brown family.