"Dear Wade, Lyschel and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your dad's cancer and are saddened to hear of his death. May God be with you all. Remember all of your good times. They will help heal your loss and one day you will see him again."
In loving memory of
David L. Cannon
March 23, 1952 - January 30, 2013
David Lee Cannon was born on March 23, 1952, in Windom, Minnesota to Carl and Velma (Fletcher) Cannon. He was baptized at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. He received his education from the Windom Public Schools. In October of 1972, David was one of the last drafted in the Army in Cottonwood County and served until being honorably discharged in 1974.
On May 12, 1973, David was united in marriage to Karen Refsland in Windom. They had two children, Lyschel and Wade. The marriage was later dissolved.
On July 24, 2010, David was united in marriage to Willy Koch in Windom. After their marriage, David and Willy continued to live in Windom. In November of 2012, David was diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away on Wednesday morning, January 30, 2013 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with his family by his side at the age of 60.
David worked at Toro for forty-three years as a welder. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Windom. He loved woodworking and carving many things. He also loved fishing, hunting small game, using his metal detector, camping and sitting around campfires, and canoeing on lakes. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Willy Cannon of Windom; two children, Lyschel Cannon and Martin Torres of Okabena and Wade Cannon of Windom; two step-children, Leah Bjorkland and her husband, Sam, of Bingham Lake and P.J. Koch of Windom; eight grandchildren, Thalia, Diego, Rakkel, Pedro, Esteban, Mateo, Miles, and Nathanial; three sisters, Lola Troutman and her husband, Larry, of Dekalb, IL; Gloria Anderson and her husband, Jim, of Bingham Lake; and Sharon Doherty and her husband, Leo, of Windom; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Jerry Risgard.
Blessed be the memory of David L. Cannon.
Tributes
"Willie....so sorry to hear about Dave passing away. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Be strong willy, Dave was a good man. I still recall his tricks he played on Gus Heffel the night foreman .He will be missed. God be with you."
"Wade, Lyschel and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your dad was a very kind and caring person. We may have been young living on Buckwheat but I always remember him fixing something at his workbench in the garage or sitting in his chair whittling. My name carving is something I will always treasure. I realize that many of my memories from living there involved you guys and Dave was a part of many of them as well. Hoping you find comfort and peace in the days to come."
"Our deepest sympathy to you on loss of your husband,father and brother.."
"OUR TOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE WE REMEMBER WORKING WITH DAVID AT TORO. "
"We are so sorry for your loss... Dave was a great man and a very hard worker here at Toro. His dedication to the job was an inspiration. He will be missed by all his Toro family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy. we are thinking of you at this difficult time."
"Wade and family, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We are holding you with our thoughts and prayers. "
"So sorrry for your loss Willie, I know what you are going through if you need anything just call. Keep Him in your heart always. He will be greatly missed. Remember all the good times you have had over the years. With deepert sympathy."
"Willie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. No words can ever express our sadness and how much you mean to us. If there is anything you need please remember we are a wave or phone call away. Dave always made us feel at peace, we knew that if we ever needed anything he was there. May Gods grace sustain you at this time and in the future. "
"Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Dave was a great neighbor. He has always whittling..and made our kids nameplates that they still treasure to this day. May your faith, family and friends help you through this difficult time. "
"I was so sorry to learn about David's cancer and shocked to hear he had died today. To his children, his wife, his sisters and all the family - I do know you have lost a wonderful man. Knowing David for forty years - he did his best at anything he did. It was amazing what he could carve with that little knife. Hold tight to all your good memories. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts & prayers. "
"Family of Dave's, We were so shocked to hear of his passing. God must have needed another Toro angel. Keep his memories close to your hearts and he will never leave you. Praying for you all at this time. Hugs to you all "
"Wille and family Dave was a quiet man, I rarely ever heard him say anything bad about anyone and was a true asset at toro and we were stunned to hear of his passing. We all mourn your loss."