Dave Stehr passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 10, 2015 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 90 years of age. Dave was born on January 16, 1925 on the family farm in the Maple Creek District of Saskatchewan to Ludwig and Augusta (nee Mehrer) Stehr. Dave lived and worked in several places over the course of his life and was renowned for his horsemanship and his love of animals. Dave listed in his memoirs his many cats, his Border Collies, and out of all the horses he had owned he gave special mention to his "good" horses, "Wrangler", "Kit", and "Magpie". Dave served as a leader for 10 years of the 4H Light Horse Club and for 2 years of the Lady Lake Gymkhana Club. In his later years Dave discovered a love of dancing, an activity which he and Vicky enjoyed together until his recent illness prevented him from taking part in it several months prior to his passing. Dave leaves to celebrate his life and remember him fondly his partner, Vicky Babichuk and her family; Dave's six children, Garry, Joy (Wally), Bev (Bryan), Barney (Pirk), Keith (Sandra), and Donna (Bill); his 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and his two surviving sisters, Edna Seeley, and Violet Yanke. He stated that his fondest memories of his lifetime were of the births of his children, he said, "I loved them all, without measure". Dave felt fortunate to have lived a long, healthy and full life. He will be missed. The family wishes to especially thank the nurses who treated and cared for him and his family with kindness and respect until he passed away. According to Dave's wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kopan's Funeral Service Highway #9 North Yorkton, Saskatchewan. 306-783-0099 www.kopans.ca or on our facebook page under Kopan's Funeral Service.
