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David Andrew Dester

August 26, 1964 - October 26, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, son, nephew, David Dester. He passed away on October 26, 2012 at the age of 48 in Vancouver General Hospital.

He is survived by parents Mack & Elaine Dester; sisters: Rhonda Nygaard (Rick), Karen Dester (James), Virginia Dester, Linda Dester (Chad), Lindy Dester; brothers: Ferlin Dester (Denise), Loury Dester (Vera), Elliott Dester (Petrina) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

David was born in Anahim Lake, BC on August 26th, 1964. He started school at the age of 5 at Vancouver Jericho Hill School for the Deaf and he graduated from there in 1982. He returned home on holidays throughout all those years. His last years

of his life were spent in Williams Lake, BC.

A Celebration of Life will be held on

Saturday, November 3rd at Ulkatcho Catholic Church

in Anahim Lake, BC at 10 am.

The family would like to thank the many nurses

and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital and

Vancouver General Hospital.

Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with arrangements. 250-392-3336




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