WIDEMAN

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of David Brian Wideman of Bluffton, Alberta.  David passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre - Area Two, holding the hand of his loving wife Donna, on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

David was born in Guelph, Ontario on November 28, 1942.  He was a long-time Deacon and member of the Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church.  David valued quality time in conversation and coffee with friends and family, and treasured any time spent with his treasured grandchildren.  He enjoyed mowing lawns, including at the Iola Fairview Cemetery.

David is survived by his adored wife Donna; and his children Brett (Rhonda), Shawn, Shane, Aronda (Ken), Holly (Fred), Mark (Cara), and Ben.  He was a cherished grandpa to Jacob, Abigail, Faith, Samuel, and Rebekah; and Papa to JR, Connor, Alora, and Sydney.  David is also survived by additional family members and many friends.  He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Gertrude; and his brother Paul.

David’s family will host a Memorial Service in Celebration of his Life at the Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church (east of Highway 20 on Highway 611), Hoadley, Alberta on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor William Knelsen officiating.  All are welcome to attend, with fellowship and refreshments to follow.  A Private Family Interment Service took place at the Iola Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton.

If desired, memorial donations in David’s memory may be made directly to the Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church – Deacon’s Committee, Box 1, Site 7, RR 2, Bluffton, Alberta  T0C 0M0 (https://hemc.churchcenter.com/home).  Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page.

Cremation Arrangements for the Late David Brian Wideman entrusted to the care of