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David "Dave" Edward Taylor

November 10, 1971 - June 22, 2022

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Obituary For David "Dave" Edward Taylor

David Edward Taylor, loving brother, husband, and friend, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Harbour Grace, NL, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, at the age of 50 years. Dave battled cancer for the past 3 years.

David was born and raised in Harbour Grace. He moved to Alberta where he worked as a Consultant for the Oil and Gas Industry. He worked hard and played hard. Darcie his wife, family, friends, and Booboo were his life. He lived life large.

David had a larger than life laugh that was infectious. If you knew Dave, you loved him and his heart of gold. He was kind and generous, had a big heart, and always had a smile on his face. He would never hesitate to help someone.

He loved golf, hockey, NFL football, boating and Booboo, as well as a good shed party and occasional Bud Light.

Dave will be sadly missed by his wife Darcie Taylor; his Thunderbuddy Booboo; mother Diane Taylor; sisters Robyn (Tim) Brewer and Zoe (Elvis) Anderson; grandmother Hazel Yetman; nephews: Ryan Brewer, Adam Brewer, Cody Brewer, and Logan Anderson; niece Taylor Anderson; aunts: Jean (Bruce) Garland, Effie Perry, Margaret Cobane; uncles: Jim (Judy) Yetman, Tom (Michelle) Yetman, Ken (Vonnie) Yetman, and Derek (Marcella) Yetman; special cousins Jason Yetman and Terri Stefanyshyn; as well as new addition Zoe.

Dave was predeceased by his father Eugene Taylor; brother Keith Taylor; grandfathers Ralph Yetman and Herman Taylor; grandmother Ethel Taylor; as well as aunt Marian and Gord Walsh;

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 1:30pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). Reverend Stephen Laing officiating.

A Livestream of the service will be accessible 15 minutes prior to the service on Dave’s obituary on Oliver’s Funeral Home website.

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  • July 06, 2022

    Darcie, we want to send our condolences to you. I knew Dave since he was born. Great neighbour (of the Luffman's) for many years. Dave's big laugh, vibrant personality and always pushed the boundaries, made his life beautiful and perfect with you. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Brian and Christine Luffman Abbott

  • July 05, 2022

    Diane, Robin, Zoe and families: So sorry to hear of David's passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  • July 03, 2022

    Deepest condolences to David's family at this sad time.

  • July 03, 2022

    Thinking of you all in this very difficult time! Many great memories of our time studying In NS. Sending strength to you all. Donna Curran (Colbourne)

  • July 03, 2022

    Diane and the Taylor and Yetman Families So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all family members. Cherish your memories and may they all be a blessing. Sending much love and many hugs from the Higgins family. Don and Janet Higgins

  • July 02, 2022

    To all the Taylor family, so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My heart goes out to all of you. Deepest condolences to all of you.

  • July 01, 2022

    To David's immediate and extended family and to his many friends we extend our sincere condolences on your loss. Ron and Joan Sullivan

  • June 30, 2022

    So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a great guy with an infectious personality who will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to the family.

  • June 30, 2022

    Darcie, Diane, Zoe , Robyn and extended family members: So saddened on hearing of Dave's passing. We had the pleasure as did so many others, in knowing Dave and his great laugh and sense of humour. He will be missed terribly by all who knew him. May God bless you all during this sad and difficult time.

  • June 30, 2022

    Darcie, Boo-boo and little Zoe and the rest of Dave's loving family, we are heart broken that Dave has left us but rest assured we have many wonderful memories of him that will live in our hearts for ever.

  • June 30, 2022

    My sincere condolences to David's family on his passing.

  • June 29, 2022

    Darcie so to hear of Dave's passing Condolences to you at this sad time

  • June 29, 2022

    So sorry to hear of Dave's passing, although I didn't know him well, I knew he was a great guy and so loved by his family and friends. May your fond memories of Dave get you through this difficult time...

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