David Paul Plummer Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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David Paul Plummer

January 23, 1955 - May 08, 2021

Obituary For David Paul Plummer

It is with the heaviest hearts that we sadly announce the passing of David Paul Plummer, beloved husband of Sandy Plummer, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 66 years, after a short, courageous, and hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Dave was born on January 23, 1955, in Edmonton, AB to Paul and Peggy Plummer of Whitecourt, AB. After graduating High School in Whitecourt, Dave attended NAIT in Edmonton where he graduated with honours in Telecommunications. Just prior to graduating from NAIT in 1979, Dave was offered a job with AGT (Telus) and relocated to Grande Prairie. While working with AGT, Dave worked in numerous places within Canada and the US.

In 2009, Dave retired from Telus and enjoyed retirement life, some of which included travelling to numerous countries, spending time with family, volunteering, helping anyone who needed it, and rebuilding his jukeboxes.

Dave was so proud of all his family. Everywhere he went, he took the time to tell people how proud he was of his two daughters. For the last four years, he was especially proud of his two grandsons. Mckinnon really was his little shadow, following and doing everything Grandpa did. Dave loved to have him tag along and always allowed Mckinnon to assist him in whatever he was doing. Dave felt blessed that he had some time to spend with baby Max.

Dave will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sandy, daughters Stephanie (Mackenzie Colombe) of Grande Prairie, AB and Kaylee (fiancé Ryan Turner) of Edmonton, AB; grandsons Mckinnon and Max Colombe; brother Glenn (Cindy) of Grande Prairie, AB; brothers-in-law Ernie Marsden (Donna) of Bruce Mines, ON and Gordon (Germaine) Samson of Whitecourt, AB; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dave was predeceased by his father and mother Paul and Peggy Plummer, sisters Betty Marsden and Dorothy Samson, and father and mother-in-law Rae and Margaret Erickson.

A private Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). A livestream of the service will be available on Dave's obituary on Oliver's website.

The family would like to thank the fabulous teams at the Edmonton Cross Cancer Hospital, Grande Prairie Homecare and Prairie Lake Hospice for their special attention and fabulous care for Dave. To our neighbours, family and friends who called, texted, visited or dropped off food, you all made this difficult journey a little easier.

“Live life to your fullest – don’t waste another day.”

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June 24, 2021

Flintoff Bonnie

Dear Sandy and family - With our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Dave. Weâ??re never really ready when itâ??s time to say good-bye, but slowly we accept what has to be, letting go of what we must but keeping those we love forever close to us in memory. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Sincerely, Bonnie & George Flintoff
June 24, 2021

Eskdale Jim

Our condolences to you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, sincerely, Jim and Twyla
June 24, 2021

Matlock Wendy

Sandy I am so sorry to hear about Dave. We never dream that our partner will not always be with us. I remember the smile on your face when talking about Dave. Thinking of you and your family and sending much sympathy your way. Hope to see you and give you a big hug.
June 24, 2021

Yaremko Paul &

Dear Sandy and your family. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. May cherished memories bring you comfort and ease the pain at this most difficult time in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy Paul and Vicky Yaremko. Tangent, Alberta
June 24, 2021

Mass Robert

Please accept Bonnie and my condolences, George Abele informed me this morning. Dave was a wonderful soul, a conscientious worker and just a great person to be around. We kibutzed a lot and pulled each other's strings a lot, that's what work buddies do. I will sure miss him and I know I'm saying this for everyone who worked with him. Hugs and kisses to you and family, special regards Robert Mass. Ps I hike a lot and have special places I stop and think about all the wonderful people from the telus family who are no longer with us.
June 24, 2021

Desmarais Louis and Cindy

Sandy, Kaylee, Stephanie and family, We are so saddened and shocked of the loss of your husband, father, and Grandpa. Please accept our condolences. Keep those wonderful memories close to your heart. Sending prayers your way at this difficult time. Louis and Cindy Desmarais
June 24, 2021

Dombrova Beverley

So sorry for your loss, Sandy May memories help you through this difficult time. Bev
June 24, 2021

Bryer Eric

I knew Dave from working in Installation Acceptance in Grande Prairie and also from Technical Training, am so sorry to hear this news of his death. Please all be good to yourselves, this is an awful experience to endure. God bless you all...
June 24, 2021

Cheeseman Don

Condolences to the whole family.
June 24, 2021

Bryan Cristine

Sandy and girls, I am so sorry to hear of Daveâ??s passing. I hope in some way it comforts you to know that he touched so many lives and was loved by everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him. Sending all of you our prayers & love Mike & Cristine Bryan
June 24, 2021

Bereska Mary & John

We are sorry to hear of Daveâ??s passing. Sending our sympathies and thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
June 24, 2021

Thornton Marilyn

We are thinking of you at this difficult time, and hope all the memories of his laugh, his quick wit, and his love for you all, will keep living on in your heart. He was a wonderful addition to our family. We loved camping, drinking wine and just having fun with Dave. He will be remembered and missed by everyone who knew him.
June 24, 2021

Samson Gordon

We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. We know he gave it all in his fight against his brain cancer. His wit and humor will certainly be missed by our family and his friends. Rest in Peace now Dave Gordon (brother-in -law) & Germaine Samson
June 24, 2021

Twa Susan

So very sorry to hear of Daveâ??s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
June 24, 2021

Samson John

Its taken me till today to think of something to write. You never know how close you actually are till the sudden end of life. Even if I wasn't around the last few years I surely missed our talks when you was either dropping by my dad's place for a visit or out of the blue phone call. Watching your amazing life today and the stories being shared from many that loved you cause you are just Dave and showed that you cared for them. I thank God for giving me a chance to visit you last month and talked about everything happening in my past leading me to visit with you that day. Thank you for forgiven me and thank you for your advise to continue to mend myself with family and to follow my heart with my new wife Jenny Samson and family. To Sandy and the girls thank you for giving my uncle a happy and rewarding life filled with memories as he will be sadly missed by all of us but not from our hearts. Rest in ever last peace Uncle David ????

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