David Keith Brumby passed away peacefully at age 49 from complications of pneumonia during a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer on June 5, 2024 in Victoria, BC surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1975 in Victoria.
David is survived by his wife, Larissa; Mother, Terry; Father, Robert; Brother, Jacob (Kelsey); Nieces, Bailey and Cassidy (Max). He will be deeply missed by all his extended family and many close friends.
David married the love of his life, Larissa, on May 7, 2023 in Victoria. They loved spending time together cooking, drinking good wine, travelling, and boating. As a couple, they enjoyed being social and had many memorable adventures and occasions spent with family and friends.
David was a professional goalie in the East Coast, American, and International Hockey Leagues between 1996 and 2005. Major career highlights include being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1993, signed by the Minnesota Wild, and winning the Calder Cup in Providence, RI. David spent some years in commercial real estate before eventually moving on to his real passion – the stock market. He loved managing investment portfolios for clients and talking stocks with colleagues.
David was an avid golfer and member at The Victoria Golf Club. He was happiest while on the ocean, and started fishing with his family at a young age.
A Celebration of David’s life will be held at The Victoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Drive, Victoria, on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN).
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My sincere condolences, I hope you play great in Heaven, I hope to play against you again.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of David. I was just telling a fun story about him today when a friend told me that he had passed away.
Brummer and I were partners and friends in Jackson MS in the ECHL. He was a good man and a great partner.
My deepest condolences, this is a real loss.
Sincerely,
Mike Tamburro
I knew David had passed and today he was on my mind. I met David during his first year at Notre Dame, where he played for the Hounds. I moved on in grade 11 but he was from the island, I as well so we gelled. It did not hurt I was older and a goalie. I just remember he was such a good, nice person. Great heart, filled with love and empathy for all those around him. He was a humble leader and his presence bread excellence. Rest in peace David and I am glad you had a successful hockey journey. Loved looking over your stats today and seeing some old pics online.
I am saddened at the news od David’s passing. He played with us on the Tuesday night hockey crew til just a few years back. I will remember his fierce competitiveness and his desire to be the best he could be regardless of what he was doing. He was also very encouraging to those that were teammates and elevated everyone around him to do the same. Although I did not get to meet his family, I can only imagine the love and dedication he had to them and anyone in his life. He is and will be missed. Rest in piece good man. My thoughts are with the family in this very difficult time.
Bob & Terry and Family…we were so saddened to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at the time.
Best regards, Dan & Trish Beveridge
Dear Bob, Terry, Jacob, Larissa and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of David’s passing and extend to you my most sincere condolences. May you find comfort knowing that he lived a full and abundant life and found his soulmate in you, Larissa.
He was blessed that he had you both, Bob and Terry, as wonderful and supportive parents that were so proud of him.
Know that I am thinking of you at this very difficult time and I pray you can find some solace in your many special life memories.
I am so grateful you were able to take your family cruise all together to Alaska last year.
With love,
Rosalie Neville (Benson)
I was so sorry to see the note in the barbershop that Terry’s son David had passed away, and take this opportunity to pass on my condolences to her and the family. I did not know David, but if he was like his mother he would have been a wonderful and caring individual. My deepest sympathies.