DAVIES, David

1932 ~ 2026

Mr. David William “Bud” Davies passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 93 years. Bud was born on July 30, 1931, in Tompkins, Saskatchewan, to Ron and Olive Davies. He herded sheep as a young man and worked with border collies and horses. He headed to Calgary in 1950 and got a job with Engineered Homes where he built and delivered houses throughout Alberta and the Yukon. He also sold insurance and worked for Imperial Oil and later worked at Esso hauling fuel until his retirement.

After retiring from Esso, Bud and his wife Vivian, moved to a farm near Raven, Alberta. Bud always had a love for horses, either riding or driving them. They always had horses, dogs, cats, and a few chickens around. They enjoyed square dancing and camping. He also enjoyed the cabin that he built in the trees on his land. After thirty years on the farm, they moved into a retirement home in Red Deer until his passing.

Bud is remembered by his beloved wife, Vivian; his four daughters, Diane Anderson, Kathie Anderson, Cheryl Beck, and Teddy Matthew; two sisters, Dorothy Kluzak, and Gwen McGregor; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and many friends and relatives. Bud rejoins his daughter, Lana Herd.

There will be no funeral service held as per Bud’s request. If desired, Memorial Donations in honour of Bud may be sent to the Central Alberta Humane Society at https://cahumane.com/. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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• Date : 2026-03-03
• Location : Parkland Funeral Home (Red Deer) www.parklandfuneralhome.com 403.340.4040