RUSHTON, John “David”

Suddenly at home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of 49 years to Judi (Hobbs) Rushton. Loving father of Daniel (deceased), Paul (Penny), Janine (Jay Kemp), and Greg. Dear Papa to Justin, Courtney (Alex), Ethan (deceased), Kierstin, Aidan, Alex, and Great-Grandpa to Kadin, John, and James. Brother to Judith (Joe Baca). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents John and Loreen, and sister Margaret (Harry Freeman). Dave was a lifetime dairy farmer and was very involved in the community with various organizations, including the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, OFA, International Ploughing Match 1996, 4-H, Junior Farmers, Scouts Canada, North Erie Shore Historical Society, Cottonwood Mansion, Trillium Foundation, and a lifelong member of Faith Centennial United Church. Always a cowboy at heart, he went on numerous trail rides with the Dry Lake Saddle Club and to other places like Montana, led several trail rides at his farm, was a member of Christian Cowboys and recited cowboy poetry at many local events. The family will honour his life with visitation at Faith Centennial United Church, 28 Main St. W., Selkirk on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 7- 9 p.m. and on Sunday, September 30 at 1 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Selkirk Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Faith Centennial United Church, Canadian Arthritis Society, or the charity of your choice.

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