Passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 13, 1937, in Victoria.
Predeceased by his father James, mother Jean, sister Barbara, brother Douglas and daughter Dawna. David is survived by his loving wife Johanna Steinmetz, brothers Bruce (Gananoque ON) and Mike (Betty, Vernon BC), step-son Michael Schultz (Elena), daughters Marnie (Bob, Airdrie AB) and Linette, son Ian (Denmark) and numerous grand/great-grand-children, nieces and nephews.
From an early age David knew he wanted to be part of the RCN, enlisting in 1955 following a few years in Sea Cadets, and retiring as a Chief Yeoman of Signals in 1992. After this he worked as a security supervisor at the RBCM, retiring again in 2002.
David thrived being on the water, skippering his classic wooden boat MV Evensong almost everywhere along the south Vancouver Island coast, and fishing for salmon. He played softball, golfed, bowled and curled, all with great skill. He was well travelled and loved to travel, especially to his beloved south of France, but equally enjoyed camping and RVing. Naturally curious, David was always keen to explore and experience new things. He also gave considerably of his time to volunteer pursuits with the RCL, the TerriVic Jazz Festival, C&POs Assn (President 2007 – 2010) and taking his mother and mother-in-law to various appointments complete with the obligatory tea and cookies afterwards.
David was a cheerful, easy-going, compassionate man who enjoyed a good chat and always tried to see the best in others. He will be very much missed.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Broadmead Lodge for their kind care of David the past five years.
There will be a private gathering.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Bruce Logie
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K.J.Brown Johanna and family very sorry to hear of Dave passing. Both SV WINDROVER and MV EVENSONG berthed alongside for a number of years at West Bay Marina. I enjoyed all are RCN stories. He was a Gentleman and sorry we have not touch base last 20 years or so.
K.J.Brown (Ken)
MV WESTERN
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Ken Johnston My deepest condolences to you Johanna and family. I never had the pleasure of sailing with Dave but our paths crossed on numerous occasions. My favourite banter with Dave was, “make a signal yeoman”, always garnering a salty retort and some good conversation. Dave was one of the truly great guys, the consummate professional and a great hearted person who gave freely of his time to a myriad of causes. I along with the regulars will miss his presence at Navy Days. Hope to see you take his place Johanna. RIP Dave.
Ken Johnston
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Wilfred A Bauer Wilfred Bauer
RIP Dave you were a great friend and I missed our visits at BROADMEAD LoDGE when covid hit us. My condolences go out to you JoAnne. He will be truly missed
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Helen Salmon Joanne, you have my most heartfelt condolences on your lose. David was a lovely man and will be missed.
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Tim Chad My Deepest Condolences to JOANNE and family.
David was a good friend in addition to being a teacher and leader to the junior ratings that sailed with him. I learned much which allowed me to follow in his foot steps to becoming a Chief Yeoman of Signals. David will be missed by all who sailed with him.
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Valerie Armstrong David was always a very friendly and kind man. I met David at Broadmead Lodge where we would have a good chat together. David was always smiling. He will be missed by many who knew him and especially by Joanne. Rest in peace David.
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Derrek Hutchings RIP Chief. It was an honor knowing you.
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Debbie Whyte So sorry to hear of his passing. I remember a lot of jokes with Dave, super nice guy. Condolences to his family.
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Danny Briand I met Dave, a Fellow Signalman, on the first day I arrived on the WEST COAST in 1977. He advised me on ‘the lay-of-the-land’ on the WC and simplified my TRANSITION. Our work involved us over the years and he always impressed me by the way he took care of his men…BIG PLUS IN A LEADER|| Deepest condolences to immediate family and all who knew him. DAVE LOGIE WAS A QUALITY SAILOR
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Vicky Peterson Milne Condolences to his wife & family … Dave & I worked together a lifetime ago. Great guy !!
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Jim Pittendrigh Condolences to the family. C2SG4 Dave Logie was a well respective member of our trade, may he rest in peace.
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Pierre Robitaille Condolences to Chief Logie’s family.
RIP Chief. A great signalman, sailor and human being.
You will be missed.
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Wayne Devers RIP Dave. Great shipmates.
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Robert Berbeck Retired P1SG Thank You for being here David. As an indivual you were one of my instructors and one of my boss as the Yeoman on Mackenzie. It was very nice to have worked with you, chatted with you and being around if needed. You will be missed. R.I.P.
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John Rafferty We want to send our condolences to the family. We had been friends for many years and belonged to the same bowling team. Dave was a wonderful, kind, friendly and funny person. He will be sadly missed by all.
RIP Dave.
John and Dolly Rafferty
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Robert Bartlett David touched many of our lives throughout the years. A mentor to so many young
and not so young sailors.
David will be missed.C2RM Bob Bartlett Retired.
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Cecilia en Henk Lieve Joanne
Wat een mooie ode aan David.
Ik ben blij dat ik hem mocht ontmoeten hier in Nederland
Heel veel sterkte
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Mike Mitchell Never sailed with Dave but whenever I met him he was always a true gentleman.
Ran into him in Quennel while my wife and I were coming home from a trip and spent the afternoon
visiting with him.
C&POs BBQs and other functions always found him with a big smile and was always pleased to see you.
You will be missed Dave.
Condolences to Dave’s family.
Mike and Donna Mitchell
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Tyrone Le Mercier Dave And i were instructors at Fleet School Esquimalt, while there we were on a five pin bowling team in downtown Victoria BC.. A true friend and gentleman. I will miss his friendship.
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Hank Francis RIP chief BZ on your amazing life as a sailor in the RCN
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Vern Olson He will truly be missed. Dave and I go back along ways. My condolences to all
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Wanda Wetteland Condolences to JoAnne and the families of David. May he rest in peace, while navigating the seas of clouds while observing what the families on earth are doing. Fair winds and following seas chief.
Condolences to Joanne about the loss of her loved one. He was my brother and I loved him. We had our differences when we were young but as we aged we became quite close. We went golfing together and had a few wets along the way. He was exactly 11 months younger than me so when his birthday came up I used to say we’re the same age and he always came back with “BUT YOU’RE OLDER”. Rest in peace David you will be missed.