DAVID JAMES PARK

On September 21, 2024 at St. Boniface General Hospital, David James Park passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Twelve days short of his 83rd birthday.

David leaves to cherish his beloved wife of 56 years, Nina; son Shawn (Brenda); grandson Kopeland; granddaughters, Destiny and Cansas; son Jeff (Adria); granddaughter Aria; daughter Tania; granddaughter Tiyanna (Trent); great granddaughter Kyza; grandsons, Jahrome and Jahvaun; brother Ken (Kathy); brothers-in-law, Bill (Hertzel) and Alex (Robert); along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews, close family members, and wonderful friends.

David was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Mary Park; his in-laws, Peter and Zoya Naumoff; and brother-in-law Nick Naumoff.

David was born and raised in Winnipeg. Upon graduating from Technical Vocational High School, he worked various jobs. In September of 1963, he made the decision to explore another career option and joined the Winnipeg Fire Department. David greatly enjoyed being a Firefighter, especially the camaraderie within the Firefighter family. David was a member of the Firefighters curling team and played the saxophone in the Firefighters band. David retired in 1998 with the rank of Captain and acting District Chief. After his well-earned retirement, David and Nina enjoyed new adventures which included going on 3 different cruises and driving to Arizona while listening to the 1950's and 60's rock and roll music and the Willie's Roadhouse satellite radio stations. David was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Peter's Council #12319 and most recently St. Theresa Council #9425. He was very proud to be a Knight.

David and Nina spent 22 years wintering in Mesa Arizona where they enjoyed golfing during the day and many games of cribbage and pinochle in the evenings and always making the time to fit in some reading. When the harsh Canadian winters were over, David and Nina would return home to Winnipeg and prepare for their summer home in Stonewall Quarry Park for over 45 years. Campfires every evening while enjoying a cold one (Labatt’s Blue) and sharing a pizza. David and Nina were inseparable and wherever they went, you can be sure that their four-legged constant companion was alongside them, most recently their dog Nate.

David will be remembered for his keen sense of humour, quick wit and his love for animals. He was a kind man with a big heart. 

The family would like to extend great appreciation and respect to the nursing staff and doctors that looked after David during his stay at St. Boniface General Hospital. Your compassion and hard work did not go unnoticed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am on Monday, October 7, 2024 at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church 3597 Main Street, West Saint Paul, with Father Kelly Wilson and Winnipeg Fire Department Chaplain Ian Scott officiating. A private interment to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of the following charities:

Manitoba Firefighters Burn Fund 

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation 

David’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.

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