McCall’s Staff
David A. McCall (Owner – Funeral Director)
David was born and raised in Victoria and is a third generation funeral director. He started in the funeral profession in 1977 after graduating from the University of British Columbia with his Bachelor of Commerce. David has been heavily involved with the Funeral Service Assoc. Of BC and was instrumental in the passing of the BC provincial government’s new Funeral Services Act. Licensed funeral director in BC.
Stuart Carrol (General Manager – Funeral Director)
Stuart was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Alberta. He entered the Alberta School of Mortuary Science in 1968 and worked in both Edmonton and Calgary. He has been a licensed pilot since 1971 and served proudly for 13 years as a General Duty Auxiliary Constable with the R.C.M.P. Stuart started with McCall’s in 1981 and became general manager in 1993. Licensed funeral director in Alberta and BC.
Craig McCall Williams (Assistant Manager – Funeral Director)
Craig was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised in both Nanaimo and Victoria. He graduated from Brentwood College School in 1993 and from there graduated with honours from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1999, obtaining his Associates Degree. Upon graduation he began his career with McCall Bros. where he now manages the Pre-Planning, After Service Concierge, and Community Outreach programs. Craig represents the fourth generation of the McCall family to be working for the family firm in which he takes great pride. He is married to Katalin Piller and has a son, Benjamin and daughter, Mia. Licenced funeral director in BC.
Trevor McCall (Funeral Director)
Trevor was born in Victoria, BC and graduated from Glenlyon – Norfolk High School in 1998. He played Junior Hockey for the Victoria Salsa before receiving a hockey scholarship at Iona College in New York State. Trevor graduated from Iona with his Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance in 2005. He worked for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York before coming home to join the family firm in 2009. Trevor is currently enrolled in the B.C. Funeral Apprenticeship program.
G. Paul Taylor (Office Manager)
Paul, a native Victorian, became a CGA in 1974 and worked for various local companies before joining the staff at McCall’s in 1987 as the office manager and accountant.
Linda Herr (Secretary)
Linda was born and raised in Edmonton, AB. After living in Winnipeg, Waterloo and Vancouver, she and her family moved to Victoria. In the past, Linda was mainly employed by accounting firms before joining the staff at McCall’s in the fall of 2001.
Norman S. Fiss (Funeral Director)
Started with McCall’s at the beginning of 2000. Licensed Funeral Director in BC.
Richard Vigar (Funeral Director)
Richard was born and raised in Victoria. He took his training from the B.C. Institute of Technology. Richard worked in Calgary and the North Island before coming back home and starting with McCall’s in the spring of 2001. Licensed Funeral Director in BC.
Ron Davies MBIE (Funeral Director)
Ron is originally from Steveston BC, and spent most of his adult life in Langley on the mainland. He entered funeral service in 1979, attained his BC Funeral Director’s license and remained working in the lower mainland, and has joined McCall’s staff in 2008. Ron is also certified in Britain and is a member of the British Institute of Embalmers . Ron also holds a crematorium operator’s certificate, as well as being certified through UBC in radionuclide safety and methodology. He has published articles on radiation safety in the workplace concerning radionuclide therapy and the deceased. In his spare time he is a musician, actor, and entertainer, playing upright bass guitar and bagpipes.
Jim Gilmour (Funeral Attendant)
Jim was born in Winnipeg and raised in Victoria. He has been in the retail sales industry for most of his career. He started working part time for McCall’s in 1994, before starting full-time in 1996.
Dave Perry (Pre-Arrangement Consultant)
Dave was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dave is a graduate from the Salvation Army School for Officers Training and served as a pastor for 28 years. He served as president of Goodwill Enterprises for many years. As a member of the Victoria Rotary Club he continues to be involved in many community services. In 1994 Dave became involved in the pre-arrangement services concept. His vast experience enables him to assist the public in making wise decisions that meet their individual funeral needs. Dave joined the McCall’s staff in the early spring of 2002. Certified celebrant.
Audrey Morris (After Service Concierge)
Audrey was born and raised in Swan River, Manitoba. She has been involved in the service industry in Victoria, working with Totem Travel, University Travel, and Coast Capital Savings (formerly Pacific Coast Savings). Her husband, Doug, serves for the Royal Canadian Navy and they have two sons. Audrey is the sister of Kevin Armstrong, a former McCall’s employee and her father, Bruce Armstrong assists McCall’s as a funeral attendant. She joined the McCall’s staff at the beginning of 2007. Audrey helps families with necessary paperwork after a death occurs, and also before the time of need through pre-arrangement consulting.
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