We Remember
GUHL, David Robert
June 21, 1958 — March 24, 2020
David was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on March 24, 2020 at age 61.
He will be forever loved, cherished, and greatly missed by his wife Catherine (née Lentz), brother Herb (Sherry), sister Elizabeth, nephew Brendan (Marjorie-Lynn), grandnephew Ronan, niece Elise, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Erhardt and Zilla Guhl.
David was born and lived most of his life in Edmonton until he and Cathy moved to Kelowna in 2016. As a long-time employee of Woodwards and Costco he was looking forward to retirement in the near future. David enjoyed boating, waterskiing, and spending time with family and friends. He was a kind-hearted gentleman with a deep faith in God and his Lord and Saviour, loved by all who knew him.
On Saturday, April 4, 2020 a public viewing will be available from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A graveside service for immediate family will be held in Kelowna, on the same day, Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 2:30 PM. This service will be live-streamed for those not in attendance personally. A memorial service will be held in Edmonton at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to Samaritan Ministries in Ukraine. Make cheques payable to HART, #106, 90 Freeport Blvd, NE Calgary, AB T3J 5J9 (Write #34060/D. Guhl on cheque).
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
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Visitation
Saturday, April 4, 2020 9:00-11:00 AM
Springfield Funeral Home
(2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC )
Service
Live-Streamed Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 2:30 PM
Dear Cathy,
I was very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was part of my “family” and he shall be greatly missed. Wish I could be in Kelowna and give you a proper hug. I am heart-broken for you.
Love,
Erika Schulz
So so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, Cathy! Also so glad that we know where he is. My heart is heavy thinking of your loneliness at this time especially with the recent loss of mom and dad. Continuing to hold you and other family members up in prayer!
Dear Catherine, Herb & Sherry, and Elizabeth: I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My sincere condolences to all of you as you grieve this enormous loss.
I remember one very eventful mountain hike with Dave just inside the BC border.in the late 70’s or early 80’s. It was a beautiful sunny day and we could look down at the Trans-Canada highway and see the cars and trucks go by looking like ants, All of a sudden the weather changed and a snow storm came over the mountain from the west. Dave was right behind me on the trail and all of a sudden a wind gust picked him up and threw him a good ways, He came down I think 4 or 5 yards down but on the trail and was hanging on a to good sized rock. I kind of slid down there (wind assisted) and we shared that rock for about 15-20 minutes. Once the wind subsided we made our way down at a more than brisk pace! Rest in Peace, my brother.
Aaron Breitkreuz
Cathy we were shocked to hear of the passing of Dave. Our sincere condolences, and thoughts and prayers go out to you and Dave’s
Dear Cathy, we were shocked to hear of the passing of Dave. Our sincere condolences to you and Daves family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. You have had a difficult few months. Hugs and Love from both of us.
my sincere condolences to the guhl family, especially cathy and Elizabeth who I know from renting their apartment for many years in Edmonton..dave ,and cathy were ,most certainly the best owners I have ever encountered. I am shocked and dismayed at this unfortunate turn of evnts.God bless all.
Hello, Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of your profound losses of both parents and of Dave. I had hoped to meet you both this summer during our family trip to Kelowna. We still hope to see you during our late July visit. I wish you much courage and encouragement during this sad time. “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:14
My deepest sympathy & condolences to you Cathy & your family.
With Deepest Sympathy…
Sharing in your sorrow …
With love & friendship.
Wishing you peace;
to bring courage & comfort
In the days ahead.
My Deepest Condolences…
Cathy, we are still in shock of hearing of your loss of your “sunshine”. Our hearts ache for your pain and loneliness, Know that we are praying for you and that God will bring comfort, peace and hope to you. ,
Dear Cathy, Herb, Sherry, Elizabeth and the entire family. Our hearts go out to you in this time. It was such a shock to us as to hear of David’s passing. It seems impossible to think we will not hear his infectious laugh. Seems only like yesterday when he was coming to visit next door. Our sincere condolences to all of you. May the Lord grant you comfort and strength. Cherish the memories, keep them close to you. David was such an awesome guy.
Dear Cathy
It was surreal and profoundly sad for us to hear of Dave’s passing! Still, days later there’s a rawness that exists that will take a long time to ease for us and I’m sure for you more so. Dave was just, honestly, one of the good guys that was real and the Christian attitude just was a part of him and how he lived life.
We think of you in this very strange time in the world with virus everywhere and people not allowed to congregate. The life we are living right now is different from anything we’ve experienced in our lifetime and now with Dave gone, it’s exponentially harder for you to accept and deal with.
Barbara and I are with you in thoughts and prayers if not physically. Know that Dave was loved and respected by many people including us and even though you live a province away, it was always a pleasure to see you when you were up.
Barbara and Wilf
On behalf of the Beyer family, Wilf, Trudi, Curt, Betty-Lou and Doris we send our sincere condolences. Our families spent sometime together decades ago as we all attended Bethel Baptist Church in Edmonton. Wilf also traveled with Dave to South America for a one month trip along with others from the church, all fond memories.
Cathy I am so so sorry to hear of this news. You have been through so much in the last few months. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I will be praying for you that you will feel God’s comfort through all of this and the strength to get through all of this.
Hugs
Cheryl
Cathy, the news of Dave’s passing was a complete shock to us. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as Herb & Sherry, and Elizabeth, and extended family at this time. We hope you all can find comfort knowing that Dave is with his Lord and Savior.
Dave is in heaven now with his Mom and Dad, looking down upon you all.
Take care, be safe. Love from Harry, Leona, Kara & Jordan
We are saddened by your loss, Cathy, Elizabeth and Herb. Our love and best wishes to you.
Liebe Cathy, Herb, Sherry, Elizabeth und alle in der Familie,
wir möchten unsere Betroffenheit und unsere Anteilnahme zum Heimgang von David zum Ausdruck bringen. Wir wünschen allen für den Weg zur Trauerfeier und zum Friedhof viel Kraft.
David bleibt uns immer in guter Erinnerung.
Ganz liebe Grüße von Jutta, Horst und Kinder.
Cathy, our hearts are with you. We love you so. See you Saturday. Daryl and Caroline
Dear Cathy and family
My heart and prayers goes out to you with Dave’s sudden passing.
It was a pleasure to have met him the few times I did as he was very much a gentleman
My deepest sympathies
Alan
Our condolences on the loss of your brother and uncle Herb and Sherry and family
Liebe Cathy, liebe Elizabeth, lieber Herb!
Es war für mich unfassbar, als ich erfuhr, dass Dave so plötzlich und unerwartet von dieser Welt gegangen ist.
Ich lernte ihn als einen sehr herzlichen, sympathischen und freundlichen Menschen kennen und bin glücklich, dass wir eine so schöne, gemeinsame Zeit im Sommer 2017 verbringen konnten. Oft denke ich daran zurück und somit war und bleibt Dave immer in meiner Erinnerung!
Mein tiefes Mitgefühl!
Kraft, Begleitung und gute Gedanken, die auch über den einen Tag hinausreichen und euch helfen, die nächste schwere Zeit des Begreifens und Loslassens nach diesem so plötzlichen Abschied zu erleben und anzunehmen.
In Gedanken bin ich bei euch. Seid fest umarmt!
Herzliche Grüße,
Gritt
May you find comfort in knowing Dave is at rest Dave and I worked together at Woodwards have wonderful memories of him the best to you and his family
Cathy,
I am so sad to hear about Dave. I worked with him for years at Costco. He was truly a wonderful kind soul with a big smile and great laugh. We were all saddened to hear this news and I wish you strength in the days ahead!
Barb
Liebe Cathy, liebe Elizabeth, lieber Herb und liebe Sherry,
wir sind von der Nachricht,dass dein lieber Mann,euer lieber Bruder und dein lieber Schwager verstorben ist, sehr betroffen
und möchten euch auf diesem Wege unser aufrichtiges Mitgefühl aussprechen.
Wir werden David immer in liebevoller Erinnerung behalten.
Wir denken in dieser für euch so schweren Zeit fest an euch und wünschen euch die Kraft, die ihr jetzt braucht,
um die Probleme des Alltags zu bewältigen.
In stiller Verbundenheit
Peter und Sigrid
Mit dem Tode eines lieben Menschen verliert man vieles-
aber niemals die mit ihm verbrachte Zeit!
What a tough time for you Cathy. I learned of this latest loss with sorrow. Im praying for you these days
Cathy, we are so saddened by the news of Dave’s passing. What sorrow must fill your heart as it does ours. Thinking and praying for you Cathy, Herb, Sherry and Liz today as you gather together.
“The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen (comfort) those hearts who are fully committed to him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Erich, Karin, Ryan and Jared
Dear Cathy, cousins Herb and Elizabeth
We are so saddened by the passing of our cousin David. We are so blessed to be a part of this wonderful family.
David will be missed but his life long memories with us forever. May God give you special comfort at this time.
So very sorry to hear of your loss:(
He was always such a polite & kind man to everyone:(
Dearest Cathy we are so sorry for your loss. This must be an incredibly difficult time for you. We are praying you feel. God’s loving arms around you at this time. “Those who trust in the Lord will find their hope renewed. they will fly like wings on eagles, run and not get weary, walk and not grow weak.” We know Dave is in a very good place and he will always be in your heart and ours as well forever more. We would have preferred he stay with us all a little bit longer though. We will keep in touch. All our Love Jacquie & Ken Riske
Dear Catherine. My condolences to you and extended family. Sorry for your loss. I am glad I got to know him when he worked at Costco in Edmonton. He was a very kind and great person to have known. My prayers are with you . May God comfort you during this time.
Dear Cathy,,
Michelle shared the tragic news of your Dear Dave’s sudden passing! Please know how extremely sorry I am, and that many prayers have been said for both of you! We know Dave is in God’s Good Hands; therefore, my ongoing prayer is that as you navigate this phase, His sense of peace and comfort will be yours….. like Footprints in the Sand,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are there!
With love, Bev Waltmans
Dear Cathy; My heart goes out to you in this time of loss and so soon after the passing of your parents. I know you have a strong faith in god and I know that this will sustain you. I am praying you feel God’s loving arms around you now and always. Here’s a hug fromme as well. God Bless
Dear Cathy:
Gil and I were heartbroken when we heard the news about Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God be your comfort and strength in the ongoing days and months.
Love Lil and Gil.
Oh Cathy, We were shocked to here of Dave’s passing. How difficult this must be for you given the virus situation. Please know we are thinking of you and praying that God;’s peace and comfort with be yours. Dave was such a nice man and you and her were so happy. We grieve with you.
Cathy, we just watched the graveside service, we’re grateful we were able to be there in spirit. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We’ve been praying that although you aren’t able to receive hugs at this time, you’ll literally feel Jesus arms surrounding you and holding you. May His peace and Presence carry you. Much love, Rudy and Louise
Dear Cathy,
What a special man your Sunshine was… what a special couple you made. Thinking of you constantly, praying for your heart and trusting Him to comfort you now.
With love,
Michelle
To Cathy, Elizabeth and Herb and Sherry,
Our thoughts and payers go out to you all, this is so unbelievable. We wish we could be there with you. Take Care.
Love Patti & Red and the rest of our family
Words can’t make your sorrow any easier to bear, but we’re hoping they impart how deeply we sympathize and care. We’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May our loving Lord comfort your he
art and lift the burden of your sorrow, as only He can do! Psalm 116:15. “Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the home coming of His saints”.
Our Love Today and Always,
Jayne and Al
Dear Cathy,
Like everyone else, we were saddened and shocked by the news of Dave’s passing. We were glad that we could join online for the graveside service today. You continue to be in our prayers. Dave was the best landlord Harv ever had!
Peace to you.
Harv & Carrie Hait
Our hearts were so saddened to hear of this sudden and terrible loss of Dave. Although we know he is celebrating with the Lord, he leaves such a great hole in many people’s hearts, most of all yours Cathy, Herb, Elizabeth and the rest of your family. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and we want to thank you so much for sharing the service on live stream so that we who couldn’t be there could share in the celebration of Dave’s life and the sorrow of his passing. It was a lovely service and we wish we could have been there.
Dear Cathy: The graveside service was beautiful and touching today. it reminded me of Psalm 116:15. My Bible happened to have the whole chapter marked with this notation: ” Erhardt Guhl’s funeral text! ” I remember with fondness, the many family celebrations we had together as extended families. God bless you and the memory of Dave for your faithful service together for Christ in your generous and quiet ways. With love and prayers for God’s nearness and “strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow” Verna Peter.
Dear Cathy; I am thinking of you at this sad time. I am sending my comforting thoughts, hugs and my deepest sympathies to you. Love Deann Matiejewski
Dear Cathy, my heart aches for you and words fail! I felt so welcome this past summer and was impressed by the love between you and Dave, even in my brief visit. Prayers that our Heavenly Father will surround you with comfort and love at this difficult time.
Dear Cathy,
We were so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Cathy! I just found out yesterday from Esther about your David’s sudden passing!😢. I grieve your loss and my prayer is that you will be comforted in knowing that David is with his precious and loving saviour, Jesus Christ! Know that my arms are around you in spirit, in love and in prayer! I just watched the graveside service. It was a beautiful tribute to your beloved “sunshine”!😢 Love, Kathy Paterson.