It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing of Dave in Grande Prairie, AB, August 28, 2013 at the age of 64, after a two month battle with cancer. Dave was born in Halifax, NS, January 21, 1949 to Dorothy and Stanley Faulkenham. He is survived by his loving wife Melanie, mother Dorothy, daughters Lisa (Bill), Cindy and Jennifer, sister Linda (Barry) Garbutt, sister in laws Valerie (Harold) Noakes, Barbara (Terry) Conn, numerous grandchildren, 2 year old great granddaughter Daliah, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Dave was predeceased by his father Stanley, grandson Harley, sister Darlene and brother Rick. Dave met Mel in Penticton in 1981 and they were married in Whitehorse on August 29, 1987. Dave worked at Costco since arriving in Alberta in March 2010, and had many co-workers as friends, as well as gas station customers. He enjoyed riding his Harley, Comicon Conventions with best bud Colin Hall, anything sci-fi, movies on the big screen, visiting friends, shopping, selling his woodcrafts at country fairs, reading, and tinkering in his “laboratory”. He was a loving, caring and kind man who will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. He always had a joke that would bring a smile to your face. Dave often gave his wood crafts away just to make someone happy, or donate his wooden toys for a good cause. Thank you to the staff at the Cancer Clinic and Homecare for all the help they gave us and thank you to all Dave’s doctors who took care of him. Many thanks to the loving and caring staff of Points West Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Dave. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Special thanks to Tiff Braun for being such a wonderful lifelong friend. Many thanks to Costco for the kindness they showed to Dave and Mel in their time of need. Memorial service is at the Stonebridge Hotel, Grande Prairie, Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 3 PM, officiated by Doug Lesh. Eulogy will be done by Barbara Conn. Refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca