23.05.1937 – 06.08.2026
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and close friends on Thursday, August 6, 2026, aged 89 years. Devoted father of Gary and Janet (dec), and daughter-in-law Sonia.
Now at peace.
A Graveside Funeral Service to celebrate David’s life will be conducted at the Red Cliffs Lawn Cemetery Millewa Road, Red Cliffs on Monday August 17, 2026 at 10.30am.
Tributes
Trev Kilpatrick
I’ve got so many great memories with Dave,/chook. Catching up every year at the Birdsville races and later years on having coffee at Gawler. Will miss you uncle Dave 💙
Trev Kilpatrick
My thoughts are with you Gary and Sonia. I have many great memories with time spent with Dave/chook at the Birdsville races in the 80s-90s. And catching up with him when he came to Adelaide over the last 20 years. A true gentleman 💙💙
Larry Petrolo
My sincere Condolences Sonia and Gary . thinking of you both at such a sad time
Robert Kirby
Condolences to all the family, a true gentleman and neighbour for over 30 years RIP Chooka Robert and Kathy Kirby.
Valda Adams
Deepest Sympathy to Gary and Sonia with the sad passing of Chooka, Val Adams and family.