DAVID L. HACKSON passed away peacefully November 18, 2009 at the age of 80 in the Lethbridge Regional Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Toronto August 11, 1929 to Reverend Alexander and Hazel Hackson. He is survived by his loving wife Helen of 58 years. Dave and Helen moved with their family to Lethbridge in 1963. He was the loving father of Leigh (Bill ) Monette of Calgary, Kim (Rick) Robinson of Lethbridge, David Jr. of Lethbridge and Darin (Darlene) Sjonger of Lethbridge. Dave will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Derek and Greg Hackson, Jill and Jessica Robinson, Kaitlin Hackson, and Desiree Ganger. He is also survived by sister Sandra Hackson, sisters-in-law Virginia Hackson, Merry Weeks and brothers-in-law Doug McNairn, Bill (Carol) Snowden and many nieces and nephews.

Dave was co-founder of Packard Medical and touched many young lives through his work with the Boy Scouts and Lethbridge Diving Club. He and Helen loved to travel in their motor-home and abroad. Later in life Dave struggled with diabetes and most currently supported wheelchair curling.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating.

Memorial donations, in memory of David Hackson may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 “A” Street North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 2J1