1936 ~ TRAFFORD ~ 2016

David “Dave” Trafford, beloved husband of Ingrid “Inga” Trafford of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Dave also leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Brian (Julia) and Glen (Marie); four grandchildren, Joshua, Jordan, Kristal (Adam Turk) and Kyle; two great- grandchildren, Dacota and Summer; two brothers, Charlie Trafford and Gerry (Margaret) Trafford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was predeceased by his beloved mother, Alice; and two brothers, Norman and Art. What we remember most about Dave is his Brilliantly Warm Smile, his constantly present sense of humour, how he loved to laugh while making others laugh. Dave’s other loves included: serving in Golden K Kiwanis, playing cards, camping with his family, golfing, Dancing with his wife of 52 years, reading to local kindergarten classes and cheering for “his” beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Funeral Service will be held at UNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8 Palliser Place NE, on Monday, February 8th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Decelle officiating. A private interment will take place at Regina Memorial Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan at a later date. Memorial gifts in Dave’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home), 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dave Trafford. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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