Mr. David Bell Mayes

September 29, 1935 - June 19, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Bell Mayes, born September 29, 1935 in Glasgow Scotland. David passed away suddenly surrounded by his family at South Health Campus Hospital. David is survived by his loving wife and best friend Joan Alana Mayes. He is predeceased by his Parents David and Margaret Mayes and his daughter Laurel. He leaves behind his two sons, David McAllister (Alixe) and Mark Mayes (Cheri) and son-in-law Doug Cooper. He also leaves behind his grandkids Karlee Bowles (Parker), Davis Cooper, Dawson, Jacob and Jadon McAllister, and Ian Mayes as well as his brother Norm (Kay) and niece Kerry Mayes Bonnett. David moved to Calgary when he was 13 years old and had a great life here, while always remembering his roots in Scotland. He worked for Texaco for 37 years and when Esso took over Texaco he went on to work for another couple of years before his retirement there. He then went on to work for the Alberta Professional Golfers Association as the executive director from 1986 to 2002. Upon retiring from the APGA he was given an Honorary Director for the Canadian Professional Golfers Association. He also held many honorary memberships at some of Alberta’s finest courses. Some of his happiest years were when he was involved with the golf association as he met so many of his great friends during this time. Dave enjoyed travelling, spending time with family, golfing, reading, and many sports, his favourite being Scottish football and he especially loved his Glasgow Celtics and Chicago Blackhawks. He will be dearly missed by his family, extended family and many friends. We were all blessed to have known him as a man, father, grandfather, uncle, businessman and friend. Due to the current health concerns, no service will be held at this time. The Mayes Family would like to give a special thanks to the High River Fire Department and Alberta Health Services for all of their services and help. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the High River & District Health Foundation - www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.