Eunice David

She is survived by her children: Lori (Conrad) Westerson, Shelly David, and Cameron (Tracie) David; her grandchildren: Ryan (Toni) Westerson, Shaun (Kassidy Knecht) Westerson, Shaelin (Nicholas) Rabl, Zoe David, Jason, Jamie, and Johnathan David; and her great-grandchildren: London, Everly, and Arlo Westerson, Violet Westerson, and Fletcher Rabl. She is also survived by her sisters, Jackie Evans and Dorothy Matheson; sisters-in-law, Karen Kay and Emilie Saban; and numerous nieces and nephews. Eunice was predeceased by her loving husband Ken David; her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Evans; her in-laws, John David and Elena Kay; her sister Elsie Kaval; her brother Percy Evans; and her brothers-in-law: John Saban, Joe Saban, Bill Kaval, and Clyde Matheson.

Born in 1937 to Joe and Dorothy Evans, Eunice was raised on the family farm off the Blue Trail in Fort Macleod. She led an active and engaging life on the farm, milking cows, feeding cattle, pigs, and chickens, and cleaning their pens. She also worked stooking and stacking bales during haying season. From 1948 to 1955, Eunice was a dedicated member of the 4-H Calf Club, earning numerous awards, including a championship in 1948. She attended McBride Lake School from grades one to three, traveling to and from school on horseback. She later attended school in Fort Macleod, graduating from high school a year early, and moved to Lethbridge to attend Garbutt Business College, graduating in 1956.

After moving to the city, Eunice’s energy shifted from farm chores and cattle to friends and fun. She enjoyed dances at venues like the Trianon Ballroom, where her vibrant social life flourished. It was during this time that she met Ken David, and the two were married in 1959. Stories and photos from their early years together reflect a lively and engaged lifestyle, filled with league bowling, ceramics classes, camping trips, and scenic drives—activities they continued as their family grew to include three children. Eunice and Ken also played on a curling team and were enthusiastic supporters of Lethbridge’s WHL teams, first the Broncos and later the Hurricanes. Eunice held a seat in Section D, Row 6 for each home game and cherished the camaraderie she shared with her fellow fans, attending games faithfully through the 2024–2025 season. At home, Eunice found joy in quieter pastimes too—solving puzzles, playing board games, and gardening. She took great pride in her canning, preserving everything from pickles to jam, filling the pantry shelves with colorful jars that reflected both her skill and care.

Following her college graduation, Eunice worked at Household Finance Company, Canadian Pittsburgh Industry, and in the business office at St. Michael’s Hospital. In 1958, she began her long career with the Royal Bank of Canada, where she remained until her retirement in 1996. In addition to her work at RBC, she was part-owner of Fabricland from 1986 to 1995. In 1997, Eunice was invited to join the staff of the newly opened Penningtons clothing store. What began as a post-retirement pastime evolved into a second career, with Eunice working her final shift in 2022. Many of her colleagues from RBC and Penningtons became lifelong friends, with whom she remained close until her passing.

Eunice was a devoted and prolific volunteer, generously giving her time and energy to many causes. Her involvement with figure skating began as a costume mom for Lori’s first skating carnival and extended nearly 50 years. She served on the executive board of the Lethbridge Figure Skating Club and the provincial governing body, acted as a judge and official, chaperoned competitions and seminars, and served as “house mother” to a group of local skaters attending summer school at the North Shore Winter Club in Vancouver, BC. She volunteered at the Canada Winter Games and Skate Canada International, founded and chaired the Chinook Open skating competition, and played a key role in a city-funded learn-to-skate program. Eunice also sewed and embellished countless skating dresses and costumes for friends and family. Her contributions to figure skating earned her numerous accolades, including Alberta Figure Skating Association South Region Volunteer of the Year (1993 & 2006), Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Volunteer of the Year (2006), the Marilyn Chidlow Volunteer Award (2008), the Lethbridge Sport Council Volunteer in Sport Award (2011), and induction into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. Ironically, Eunice herself never learned to skate.

Beyond the figure skating rink, Eunice wholeheartedly supported her children’s other pursuits, including Lethbridge Minor Hockey, the Kickers Soccer Club, the Anne Campbell Singers, and LASC. Her generosity extended well beyond her family: she baked countless cookies and tarts for the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society’s Christmas fundraiser, planted and cared for the front flower bed at Gilbert Paterson Middle School, lent her sewing talents to Hatrix Theatre, and assisted with front-of-house duties for Playgoers of Lethbridge. She also dedicated more than 20 years to the Grow-it Community Garden, serving as secretary-treasurer and registrar until 2023. Whenever there was a need, Eunice was always the first to step in and help.

A Funeral Service will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Steve Bateman officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the staff of CRH Unit 3B and the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit; Homecare Case Manager Elizabeth (BJ) Millman; the LFS HCA staff; and the staff and management of AgeCare Columbia. Appreciation is also extended to Dr. Janet Tupper, Dr. Sayeh Zielke, Dr. Lee Oviatt, and the hospitalist and palliative care doctors involved in Eunice’s care. A heartfelt thanks to Eunice’s tablemates at Columbia—Ernie, Shirley, and Brent—whose kindness will never be forgotten.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to KidSport Lethbridge and Taber at https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/lethbridge-taber/