David Charles Cheyne

Obituary

Passed on

July 01, 1959 – August 26, 2025

It is with profound grief that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, and Papa / Papa Bear. Dave died where he wanted to be, working as the 4th generation on the Cheyne family farm outside of Teulon.  He is survived by the love of his life, Audrey, daughters Chelsey (Roman), and Ashley (Nick), step-daughters Denise and Janine, and the apples of his eye – his grandchildren Brandt, Violet, and Emilee.  Also left to mourn him are his sisters, Val Dryden (Al), Joan Cheyne, and Leanne Lawrie and numerous nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Elma Cheyne (Johnson) and son-in-law Grant.

Dave was born and raised in Teulon, MB, where he graduated from Teulon Collegiate.  He went on to further his education at Red River College in carpentry, where he carried on his father’s passion for building – they were both very proud of their achievements in the community. Dave loved being a dad to his daughters, Chelsey and Ashley, and later a step-dad to Denise and Janine. Dave met Audrey in 1996 and were married on September 1, 2000 when they officially blended their families. 

Dave had many past times, but his favourite times were spent with his grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman – hunting, fishing and anything to do with nature. He loved looking up at the night sky. Wallace Lake was always his second home – where he loved to work and play. Dave would often extend an invitation to go frolic in the lake, only for him to turn it into a splash battle. 

In his younger years, there wasn’t a sport he didn’t play, be it hockey, baseball, golf, rugby, and even gymnastics. He was a natural born fixer and was often called upon by friends and family for pointers, and he loved to help people. Dave used these fixer skills at Charison’s Turkey Hatchery where he was hired for a three week stint and ended up staying there for over 28 years! Dave loved to joke with various people at different times, and you never knew when you would be “punked”.  He had a knack for remembering history and places and would often set up bets with people. If you were confident enough to bet against him, you would soon find out he was always right. He had many hobbies, many included food and drink as long as mustard and tofu weren’t involved.  Dave had a charm about him and made many cherished friendships over the years.

Special thanks to emergency personnel, friends, and family who were able to attend on scene.  Your efforts will not be forgotten.

With respect to Dave’s expressed wishes, a private, immediate family only service is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Manitoba Mutts in his memory – where he adopted his beloved four-legged friend Ginger from. www.manitobamutts.org 

Our dear “Canada Dave” and a “Dave to Remember”.

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