September 20, 1942 – July 22, 2012
Dave died peacefully Sunday morning at Victoria Hospice with his wife, Nancy by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dave will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, gentle brother, good friend and kind soul. In addition to Nancy, Dave is survived by his children, Cybelle Stevens (John), Matthew Hemmings (Jennifer) and Maria Kendall (Kevin) and his four grandchildren, Jared, Jenna and Riley Stevens and Anneke Kendall.
The family would like to thank all of the health care professionals who have helped with Dave’s care over the years, with a special thanks to the staff of 2 South at the Royal Jubilee Hospital and the staff of Victoria Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria on Thursday July 26th at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC, Victoria Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation, or Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Don Stiles
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Charles McCloughan I am saddened to learn of the death of Dave.
My original contact with Dave was in Quesnel in Sept 1965.
Our UofA interlude followed.
We arrived very late, and Dave expressed concern for the pair of us and our welfare in a his characteristic caring manner.
I accompanied him an a variety of field trips.
He was forever Valient.
Deepest sympathy,
Charles McCloughan
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Dave Bone I will always have very fond memories of my ‘Uncle Dave’. A very good and close friend to our family, Uncle Dave always took time and shared an interest in what I was doing – as a kid having an adult that is not your father taking actual interest in what you are doing is a big deal. I will always remember Uncle Dave bringing me parts for my car, along with helping me fix it and offering advice.
I have nothing but fond memories of him and will miss him greatly. My thoughts and support are with the entire Hemmings family.
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Ana Yahil & Dzulkifli David Abdullah Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping special memories of David will be a source of comfort for you and family.
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C Matu Maria & family, please accept my sincere condolences. You remain in my thoughts & prayers. Blessings, charles
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Frans Kouwenhoven My condolences.
With every beginning there is an end and with every end we may experience heartache, pain, reflection, and perseverance. To each, may we experience change, and remember the best times we had with the dearly departed, for that is how they would wish to be remembered. May we remember the times we had together: the times we laughed together, the times we cried together, the times we spoke together of philosophy, the times we shared discussing our lives. The times that lessons were taught and lessons were learned and nobody knew anything was being taught at all. May you always remember.
I wish you and your family the best. May all the happy times encompass your thoughts.
Sincerely,
-Frans
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Caroline Upton Hi guys. I’m sorry we are so far away and can’t attend your Dad’s funeral. Nancy, if I was there you’d be getting a big hug right now and an even bigger hug from little William. Matt, you know my favourite memory of your dad (his chuckle and sly smile as I fell off that bench!) I hope you remember that and all the other good times you had with him during this difficult time. If you want a trip abroad you can stay with us for as long as you like (any of you). You are in our thoughts.
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Bill & Randee Duncan We are so sorry for your loss.
I was sorry to hear of the death of Dave. My condolences to Nancy and his family. I worked wtih Dave for about 2 years at Texaco. I found him to be a good worker and he heloed me a lot, esecially with computer applications.
I will send a donation and further correspondence about Dave to your home address which I got off the Internet.
Don Stiles