David Tillman was born on March 8, 1932 in Tisdale, SK. He was the fifth of six children born to Oswald and Bertha (nee Hausshultz) Tillman. In 1940 the family relocated to the Springside area where Dave finished his education at Windsor School. On August 12, 1955 David married Hilda Propp at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein, SK. They settled on a farm near Springside where they were blessed with 5 children. David worked on the farm and enjoyed carpentry work. In 1979, Dave built a house in Springside where the family lived until 1992. Dave and Hilda moved to Saskatoon for approximately 5 years before returning back to Springside in 1998. In 2002 they made their final move to Yorkton. Dave’s favourite activity was hunting. He also enjoyed fishing, carpentry and playing cards with family and friends. Dave was a die-hard Toronto Blue Jays fan, even when they lost. Dave passed away peacefully on May 5, 2017 at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home at the age of 85. Dave was predeceased by his parents Oswald and Bertha; his beloved daughter Sandra Faye; brothers Arthur, Alfred and Edmund; sisters-in-law Ella and Loreen and brother-in-law Norm. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife of 62 years, Hilda; his children Garth (Carol) Tillman, Gloria (Bernie) Pfeifer, Don (Lisette) Tillman and Debra (Collin) Banks; grandchildren Karen (Lee), Kristy, Kimberley (Jace), Matthew, Cassidy (Chase), Jessie, Dana (Brandon), Cassie and Cayla; along with 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Linda (Stan) McKen, Hertha Klingspoon; sister-in-law Erna Tillman; brother-in-law Richard (Charlotte) Propp and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services for David Tillman were held on Tuesday, May 9 from Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Pastor Barry Wood officiating. The interment took place in the Springside Community Cemetery with Matthew Tillman serving as the urn bearer. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.
