David John Winn passed away at home in Moyie Springs on March 8, 2025, from pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by family. Dave was born September 2, 1946, in Libby, Montana, the oldest of six children of David Jay Winn and Jean Bryant. He attended McCormick Elementary School and graduated from Troy High School in 1963.
Dave felt fortunate to be able to grow up on the Pine Creek Ranch in Troy driving tractors, riding horses, clearing land and raising cattle. On August 30, 1975, he married LaDean Zimmerman in the Cardston, Alberta Temple.
He was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He worked as a banker for 32 years, as well as at the sawmill, grocery store and insurance office. He retired from the Army National Guard in 2005, concluding 24 years of military service.
He loved spending time with his family swapping stories around the campfire. When he wasn’t busy using a chainsaw, he was tirelessly serving others. Later in life, he enjoyed traveling the country with his wife – visiting kids and grandkids and enjoying road trips. Friends and family will remember him as one of the most hard working, inspirational, humble, friendly and caring people they’ve known. His funny one-liners and soft spot for the underdog will never be forgotten.
David will be missed by his loving wife LaDean, his children David (Lindsay), Elijah (Nikki), Alex (Anna), Emily, Brannen (Amy) and Will (Hillary), 19 grandchildren, one great grandchild, all five of his siblings, Bryant, Leslie (Darla), Glenda Orr (David), Naomi Black (Dan), Clifton, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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goes out to the family in many different directions ,I love you all and Dave will be Remembered fondly
Great guy. Great family. Always enjoyed his stories and visiting with him at church. Sending love and prayers from Ohio. – Chris Williamson
I am so grateful I got to know my cousin David before he passed away. He and LaDean opened their hearts and home to us on many occasions these past few years. They supported our kids at athletic events and were better than a bed and breakfast when we were traveling through. They emulate the type of people we want to become. We will miss his family stories and photos and the way he made each one of us feel special.