David Ledson LAMARSH

It is with sadness the family of David Ledson Lamarsh announce his sudden passing on August 6, 2023 at the age of 65 years.

David was born on June 13, 1958 in Rosetown to parents Donald and Carol (née Davison) Lamarsh. He was raised on the family farm near Anglia an attended school in Rosetown. After graduation he was employed at Univision in Biggar. After working he decided to take a heavy-duty mechanics course through SIAST in Saskatoon. After graduating he moved to Calgary to work at Wajax for 3 years then moved back to Anglia to help on the farm, working at Conlin and Son’s for 8 years until he started to farm full time. David belonged to the Pleasant 4H taking hunter safety which led to many hunting trips for waterfowl, upland birds, moose and deer. As a youngster he did play hockey and baseball but his passion was bowling, winning a gold medal in the Proprietors Playoff in Vancouver. He was a devoted man who enjoyed teasing but could also be serious with a kind heart. He was a councillor for the RM of Pleasant Valley, took an active role in Wildlife Federation activities and preceded on the Rosetown & District Health Center Foundation Board for a number of years.

David is survived by his mother Carol Lamarsh, sister Nancy (Dan) Nagel, brother Leonard Lamarsh, special nieces and nephews Steven, Kevin (Marion) and son Caleb and Janelle (Colin) McNieven. He was predeceased by his father Donald (2019), grandma Grace Lamarsh (2006), grandpa Ledson Lamarsh (1981), grandma Laura Davison (2011) and grandpa John Davison (2004).

A Celebration of David's Life was held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rosetown United Church with Reverend Allan Gairns officiating. A video of the service can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i44IaDDNGY4

Donations in memory of David may be directed to a Charity of Choice.