It is with sadness and great gratitude for his life, David’s family announces his death on July 11, 2019.
A man of deep spirituality, Dad was forever awed by and supremely grateful for how life could have unfolded with such blessing.
Through his life with family and friends, as Armed Forces Chaplain, United Church minister, and world citizen, countless lives have been touched by his compassion, generosity, faithfulness, gratitude, attentiveness.
Survived by his sister, Hilda Walker of Victoria; brother, Hugh of Ballymena, N. Ireland; son, David (Sharon); daughters, Sandra (Diane), Colleen (Steve), Karen (Bev), Shauna (Will); 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A Service of Praise and Thanksgiving will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm. (Extra parking is available at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Road.)
In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favourite charity would be appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Sharon Meyer and James Mohl
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Hugh K Dickey We are thinking of you all today as you join together for the service of Praise and Thanksgiving for David’s life. In his memory we are making a donation to the Resurrection Church in Beirut (RCB)for their work with refugees. We are doing this through Wellington Church, Ballymena,to which David belonged before moving to Canada.
With our love and prayers.
Hugh and Sally
Alan, Wesley, Hilary and families.
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Robert & Rahela Cocks Dear Colleen, Steve, & Family,
Thinking of you all at this very sad time, and sending you all our deepest sympathies.
With much love,
Robert & Rahela xxx
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Adam Jaworski Dear Colleen and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking of you all as you’re grieving your Dad’s passing and celebrating his life together.
Big love,
Ania and Adam
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Hugh K Dickey David’s brother Hugh, wife Sally and all the family in Ireland and England are saddened to learn of his passing. A much loved brother, uncle and friend. Our thoughts are with you all in Canada. With love.
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Kelly Wawrychuk Our deepest sympathy to the entire family at this difficult time. Sending love and hugs your way. Dave, Kelly and family
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Kate & Frank Kate Wawrychuk We are pleased to have known this fine man for many years.
His kindness and empathy touched the lives of those he met.
His sense of fun and enthusiasm was heard on the sidelines of Royal Military College Rugby matches.
We are making a donation in David’s name to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Love Frank & Kate Wawrychuk
Dear Family,
Jim and I were saddened to hear of David’s passing and wish to express our deepest condolences to all of you. We have many happy memories of times spent with him and Mom. There is so much more to be said and would have loved to be able to be there for his “Celebration of Life”. My heart is heavy and also full of Joy for him!
Much Love,
Sharon and Jim