Born in Winnipeg, on January seventh 1939 to Florence and Ernie Beckett, handed peacefully within the arms of his sons after a brave combat on April 18th at Troopers Memorial Hospital, in Orillia. Loving brother of Joan Switzer (predeceased). Beloved father of Todd Beckett (Heather) and Joe Beckett. Grandfather (Bumpa) of Kyra and Connor Beckett. A lot cherished Stepfather of Suzanne (Dan), Heather (James), and particular Uncle Skip to Heather (Gary), Scott (Janet), Karen (Lenny). Dave moved again to Orillia in 1980, after a profitable profession in promoting and traded his briefcase for a field of pastels and an easel to pursue a dream and went on to turn into a celebrated artist and share his love of nature He’s in main exhibitions together with The Pacific Rim Wildlife Exhibition in 1996. The Buckhorn Wildlife Competition is a favorite annual occasion for Dave’s collectors and has been since 1986. Beckett’s work are in lots of non-public and company collections together with Authorities of Canada; Province of Ontario; Main Financial institution collections at house, in Europe, the V.Okay., Japan, and South Africa.
He’s an elected member of The Pastel Society of Canada (PSC) and was lately awarded the title of Premier Pastellist of Canada (PPC). He’s a life member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), a global group of distinguished pastellists. Dave can also be a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Particular due to his caring doctor Dr. Aaron Barnett and Troopers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia. Visitation will likely be held on the Mundell Funeral Residence, 79 West St. N., Orillia on Tuesday, April twenty third from 4 – 7 p.m. adopted by a non-public household service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Troopers’ Memorial Hospital and St Luke’s Anglican Church can be appreciated.
