David Campbell

David Campbell age 93 years was born on September 19, 1927 in Winnipegosis, MB and passed away peacefully at Ste. Rose du Lac General Hospital on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at approximately 9:30 a.m.
He was predeceased by his wife Helen; parents Patrick and Adeline Campbell (nee Flatfoot) of Winnipegosis, MB; and sisters Clara Aneechin, Martha Opitz; and brothers Joe, Frank and Harvey Campbell; daughters Gertrude, Elaine Campbell; sons Wally & Neil Campbell; granddaughters Sherry Ross (nee Campbell), Joanne Klocko (nee Campbell), Tammy Chartrand, Jacqueline Sanderson, Priscilla Houle (nee Dumas); and grandsons Collin Severight, Aaron Campbell, Clinton & Dwight Sanderson. Great grandchildren Trinity, Brayden, Jerez Campbell, Simone & Nora Sanderson. 
David is survived by his sons Noel & wife Lorna Campbell of Skownan, MB, Roy Campbell and common law wife Elizabeth Poynting of Skownan, MB, Gerald Campbell and common law wife Sharon Genaille of Winnipeg, MB, and daughters Betty Ann & husband Oliver Sanderson of Winnipeg, MB, Theresa and husband Frederick Nepinak of Skownan, MB, Geraldine Campbell and common law Archie Lafreniere of Winnipeg, MB, Dianne Campbell of Dauphin, MB, Donna Campbell and son Keanu of Dauphin, MB; 41 grandchildren and 94 great-grandchildren, and  39 great great grandchildren.
David raised his 12 children in Mallard, MB and there he established and built a home near the lake shore side of Mallard. He was married for 61 years until the passing of our mother. He worked for many years as a commercial fisherman and worked very hard to build a life and a beautiful home where we all felt safe.  He also was experienced in small cattle ranching, fishing, trapping, logging, sugar beeting, and digging seneca root. He also worked for various farmers in the areas of Fork River, and Gilbert Plains stoking and cutting grain. David also did community garbage collection for over 20 years for the community of Mallard.  David was an excellent provider for his family.  He was a devoted husband to our mother and loved his children. He was a very spiritual man and was committed to his Catholic faith. He was an active member of the St Viator’s church for many years.  David will be greatly missed for his fatherly love, hard work, honesty, and respect. He taught us how to invest in family, live with integrity, and to never be surprised at what you can accomplish with your two bare hands. David encouraged us all that it is never too late to start over and keep going no matter what. David inspired us not to remain angry but to forgive and forget. He was a man to accept people for who they are and lend a helping hand when ever you can. He often made time to visit people that were in the hospital and the Personal Care Home. David taught us to make many friends because you never know when you need someone. David was admired by his great strength even after the many struggles and challenges he has been through. His humbleness and generosity will always be remembered to not only his children but to other numerous relatives and friends. He left a legacy of love and respect that will live on in his children and grandchildren.  
Once in a lifetime a special person will come along the way that will make a big impression upon his community and to all who knew him. That special person was David. He was one of them who stood above the crowd. We were very fortunate and blessed to have him as a father and friend. Thank you David for being with us for so many years and blessing us with your life and being the wonderful amazing father you were to us all.  We are so thankful and blessed that you were part of everyone's life.
We cannot find the words to express our heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of well wishes and gratitude the family has received from all extended family, friends, and neighbors.  Special thanks to Prairie Mountain Health Care Team, Ste. Rose Health care and especially Dr. T. Mathison for her exceptional care, kindness and family support.

Funeral services for David were held on Saturday, December 12,  2020 at  St. Viator’s Roman Catholic Church in Dauphin, MB with Father Michel Nault officiating. Interment followed in the Winnipegosis District Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Roy Campbell, Noel Campbell, Gerald Campbell, Frederick Nepinak . All of David’s remaining grandchildren are to consider themselves as honourary pallbearers.

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