It is with great sadness that we announce the Promotion to Glory of David James Perry, loving husband of June. He leaves to mourn his son, David Jr. (Shirley); daughters, Heather-Lynn (Gilles) Rivard and Brenda (Wade) Parrish; step-daughter, Tracey Leigh (Dan) Bartie; daughter-in-law, Lynn; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Cliff (Mary-Anne) and Lorne (Bonnie); sister, Ilene Keam, and former wife, Eleanor. Dave is predeceased by his son, Len Perry; daughter, Colleen Landry; brothers, Samuel, Donald, Wesley, William, Robert and Gilbert, and sister Gertude.
Dave was a Salvation Army officer/pastor for 30 years serving all over Canada, an employee of McCall Gardens Funeral Home and a visitation pastor for his church, Victoria Citadel Salvation Army. He took great pleasure visiting the shut-in members of the congregation and others to make sure that they weren’t forgotten. He was a member of the Rotary Club for 40 years and received the Paul Harris fellowship.
There will be a private family burial at Royal Oak Burial Park. A Celebration of Life for all family and friends will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 10th at the Victoria Citadel Salvation Army, 4030 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Victoria Citadel Salvation Army, 4030 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8X 5J6. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com
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Elizabeth J Hayduk
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Kathleen Nelson Dear June and Family, especially Dave Jr.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and family.
I worked with Dave from time to time at Sands and one could not find a more faithful and genuine person than Dave. His heart was always right. We’d often pray for the families grieving and for each other while waiting for services to begin. I worked with Dave Jr to a lesser degree as he was in Duncan. I found him to be much as his Dad, a genuine and faithful man. My heart is sad, yet rejoicing.
God be with you as you rejoice and cry.
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Linda Herr Dear June and family,
My condolences to you.
It was a pleasure to work with Dave at McCall’s. He was an upbeat and positive person and I must say, quite the sales person. He will be missed.
Big hugs from Linda
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Stuart and Doris Carrol June and Family, please accept our condolences and kind thoughts on Dave’s passing. For me, it was a pleasure to work with Dave and especially our morning trips for coffee!
He will be remembered kindly as a friend and colleague.
Just found out that Dave Perry has been Promoted to Glory. Dave came into my life when he was asked to visit my brother, Don Hogan, who was dying of brain cancer. God used Dave to bring my brother back to the Lord. And Dave encouraged, counselled, and supported me–it was difficult to be so far away (in South Carolina). Now I know that Dave has reconnected with Don in heaven. And I’m reminded of the song:
Thank You (Live)
Gaither, Ray Boltz
I dreamed I went to heaven
And you were there with me
We walked upon the streets of gold
Beside the crystal sea
We heard the angels singing
Then someone called your name
You turned and saw this young man
And he was smiling as he came
And he said friend you may not know me now
And then he said but wait
You used to teach my Sunday School
When I was only eight
And every week you would say a prayer
Before the class would start
And one day when you said that prayer
I asked Jesus in my heart
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
Then another man stood before you
And said remember the time
A missionary came to your church
And his pictures made you cry
You didn’t have much money
But you gave it anyway
Jesus took the gift you gave
And that’s why I’m here today
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
One by one they came
Far as the eyes could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth
In heaven now proclaimed
And I know that up in heaven
You’re not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure
There were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand
And you stood before the Lord
He said, my child look around you
For great is your reward
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
I am so glad you gave…
Thanks, Dave. You are–still are–amazing! Well done, good and faithful servant! xx
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.