Dave was born in Penticton, BC in 1956. He grew up there and in Sidney, BC. He attended Carmi School, North Saanich High School, Canadian Union College, and British Columbia Institute of Technology. In 1973, the family moved to Edmonton where Dave worked in drafting. Much of his work can still be seen in many buildings in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Dave loved the Island and returned to Sidney in 1992. He was a fixture in and around Sidney and his many friends there will miss his kind heartedness, sense of humor, and generosity.
Dave was predeceased by his father, David; his mother, Freda, as well as his grandparents and many aunts and uncles. He will be very much missed and admired by his Sister Linda Scott, Brother Des Scott, his Aunt Edith Carlson, and many cousins.
Interment will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BCSPCA, 3150 Napier Lane, Victoria, BC V8T 4V5.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Alberta MacAulay
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Doreen and Ron Ogi Linda Scott And Family: We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you. We just found out about David passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Ogi’s and The Riley Family
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Susan Des and Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am hoping happy memories help ease the pain in your hearts.
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Raj So sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time in your life.
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Mark and Colleen Steinhilber Linda and Des, we are so very sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we’re here if there’s anything we can do. Take care, your friends always, Mark and Colleen
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Rose Bordush Dear Des,
It was with total shock that I heard of your brother’s passing, especially given the fact that we were just talking about how close you are to your sister and brother. What an overwhelming sad time this is for you, and I send my most heartfelt condolences. You are in my prayers my dear old friend, and I wish you comfort and peace.
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Lana Deets Dear Des and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I am sure that your brother’s memory will live on in all that knew and loved him. What a lovely memorial video. God Bless.
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Rid Akbay Dear Des and Linda,
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss, my thoughts are with you guys during your difficult time…
May your brother rest in peace.
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Ian Johnston My sincere condolences for your loss, best wishes to the family
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Theresa I would like to share my condolences to Davids family, sister Linda and brother Des and Aunt Edith…David lived a very healthy and happy life here for many yrs…His true friendship shined here on the island throughout his life, with his smile and jokes ..He enjoyed the ocean, his pets, and it was my pleasure to have known him for many yrs…enjoying a cup of tea, or a bowl of soup…or just to say Good-morning…as we rode our bikes …his happy nature, and lust for life will always be in our hearts.. His spirit will be with us here always…..Sincercly Theresa and Alex
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Denise Wells Denise Wells
January 20,2016I had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful man while serving him a bowl of soup,four years ago at St Andrew’s Church in Sidney. Dave attended the neighbourhood soup social most Wednesday and I always knew he was there due to his bike parked outside the entrance . He always had a big smile and a great sense of humour. Dave was such a thoughtful, caring and giving person. He was always helping someone solve a problem. I had great pleasure outfitting him with some warm clothing one Christmas when he was going home to his family. Much to his protest! Dave was a “gentle” man with a great soul and I feel truly blessed to have met him. Heaven got a wonderful treasure. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and many friends. I miss your sunny face .
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Eylin Gilbart I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Dave’s family on behalf of my family and especially my father Eric. My father lived in the trailer park for 10 years with Dave as a neighbour. For the past several years Dave was a dear friend to Eric, with regular chat visits in the morning as dad ate breakfast, picking up groceries on his way home from work when dad was running out of things, fixing leaks in his trailer… the list goes on.
For dad’s birthday, Dave ordered a special watch for dad as a present – one that had a spitfire on the face. Dad was a spitfire pilot in the war, and he tossed all his watches to wear this special gift.
Even after dad recently moved to a retirement home a short distance away, Dave continued to bring him cinnamon buns weekly because dad loved them so much. Even still.. I won’t forgive Dave for giving dad a computer when he was hankering for one – fortunately for me they never got it fully setup
Dave was a wonderful soul whom I felt a privilege to know and we are all so saddened by this loss.
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Debra Yap-Chung Very sorry to hear about your brother Des. Deepest condolences.
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Shabira Sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that may Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.
May Lord give you and your family the strength in this difficult time.Amen
Shabira
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Michelle Ryan Des, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle
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Darren Very sorry for your loss Des and family.
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Glenn Schall Linda and Des, l am truly sorry for your loss. Dave was a true friend off mine. I got to know Dave pretty well over the last 15 years. I lived next to him at Popeye’s for 10 years and we have kept in contact for the last 5 years through visits and emails. Dave’s email address, craigdarrock@email.com seems very symbolic to his passing. I have sat with Dave watching the local news early in the mornings. The evening of his passing and the next day the local news was doing a story, showing lots of Craigdarrock Castle. I believe that it was his time to go to heaven. Dave, rest in peace. He will be missed but not forgotten. Champion of the Underdog. I love you.
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Odarka Devlin Des and Linda,
So very sorry about the loss of your “Bro”. May he be at peace and may happy memories keep him in your hearts forever.
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Glenna Gaudet I am truly sorry for your loss. Des, you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.
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Wenche Eilertsen David touched the lives of so many here in Sidney and North Saanich, including mine. He was kind, gentle, good humoured and hardworking, always willing to take on any work or project at my place. Shy at first and quiet, he slowly started to have chats with me and I got to know David, the person. He worked here weekly from early spring to late fall for the past two years and was here just a week before Christmas cleaning up the yard from all the November storms. He took pride in doing a good job. He would arrive on his bicycle, always with that big smile.
I have found out he lived in a caring community of friends and neighbours which gladdens my heart. He will be missed by so many, including myself. My heartfelt condolences to David’s brother Des and sister Linda.
Wenche, Sidney, BC
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Bob Cavenaile As a neighbor and friend of Dave, I would like to express my condolences to Linda and Des. The world lost a real good man in Dave’s passing, stubborn and obstinate at times, but, a genuine and caring person. He will be sincerly missed by all who knew and cared for him. We have lost a great friend, but Heaven just became a lot more fun and Dave will sure brighten up the place
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Carole My sincere condolence to Linda, Des, and family. David and Amy walked by my trailer several times a day and we had numerous opportunities to visit. Amy would announce she was getting close with her little barks. It was obvious to me, through our conversations, that he was so happy this Christmas while you were visiting and that he loved you. David helped me do things at my trailer that were getting too difficult, and when I said thanks it seemed a little awkward for him. He was humble. We knew each other a long time. I remember when he and Jerry moved into the trailer park. Over the years we had our closest friends in common, Ken McPhail and Daphne Sloan. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that David touched so many people’s lives with kindness, and he had many loving friendships.
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Perry O'Connor So sorry for your loss Des and Linda. Rest in Peace Dave.
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Carole David taught us, his friends, what the word “friendship” really means. No matter our age, our background, our strengths, or our sins, he accepted and valued each of us for who we are. We didn’t have to change for David to consider us a friend. He took time for people, he visited, and he comforted. His compassion was fathomless. I’m going to miss him so much.
David watched many of his friends from the trailer park pass away over the years from their illnesses and he stood by them until their times came. He was steadfast. He set such an example for us, I hope we can pay it forward. God Bless You David.
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lisa Scott Again I wish to give you Linda and Des my deepest heart felt condolences. Drafting, that little sneak, he kept things so close to his chest and one of the most humble humans I have met. We will all grieve in our own way and have unexpected reminders that catch us off guard. Today for example when driving to town I saw a cyclist, I immediately looked to see if it was David, twinge, reminder, cried. I am comforted knowing that you have each other and in meeting you I am comforted because the same loving energy that came from David I felt from both of you so I feel comfort in the fact that I have met you and there is still a connection to David. David was humble, quiet, very witty, generous and a true friend. I will miss David very very much and have been blessed with being his neighbour and friend for eight years. My love to you David (my clansmen) (private joke) and my love now embraces Linda and Des as well. May you heal at your own pace and know David was well loved by many.
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Harry I can’t express enough my sense of sadness to learn of David’s passing. My thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time.
Take care of your selves. Take care of each other.
Harry
Dear Linda and Des,
I heart breaks for you both. I seen the pain still raw from losing your brother David, even today. Linda, I felt your heartache in telling me today.
I only met him in passing but have known you both for many years. He sounded like an amazing person and will be missed by many, most of all you Linda & Des.
Please know that you have our deepest sympathies. Take care of yourselves.
{{{hugs}}}
Alberta & Joe