Passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 13, 1937, in Victoria.
Predeceased by his father James, mother Jean, sister Barbara, brother Douglas and daughter Dawna. David is survived by his loving wife Johanna Steinmetz, brothers Bruce (Gananoque ON) and Mike (Betty, Vernon BC), step-son Michael Schultz (Elena), daughters Marnie (Bob, Airdrie AB) and Linette, son Ian (Denmark) and numerous grand/great-grand-children, nieces and nephews.
From an early age David knew he wanted to be part of the RCN, enlisting in 1955 following a few years in Sea Cadets, and retiring as a Chief Yeoman of Signals in 1992. After this he worked as a security supervisor at the RBCM, retiring again in 2002.
David thrived being on the water, skippering his classic wooden boat MV Evensong almost everywhere along the south Vancouver Island coast, and fishing for salmon. He played softball, golfed, bowled and curled, all with great skill. He was well travelled and loved to travel, especially to his beloved south of France, but equally enjoyed camping and RVing. Naturally curious, David was always keen to explore and experience new things. He also gave considerably of his time to volunteer pursuits with the RCL, the TerriVic Jazz Festival, C&POs Assn (President 2007 – 2010) and taking his mother and mother-in-law to various appointments complete with the obligatory tea and cookies afterwards.
David was a cheerful, easy-going, compassionate man who enjoyed a good chat and always tried to see the best in others. He will be very much missed.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Broadmead Lodge for their kind care of David the past five years.
There will be a private gathering.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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23 Responses
Wilfred Bauer
RIP Dave you were a great friend and I missed our visits at BROADMEAD LoDGE when covid hit us. My condolences go out to you JoAnne. He will be truly missed
Joanne, you have my most heartfelt condolences on your lose. David was a lovely man and will be missed.
My Deepest Condolences to JOANNE and family.
David was a good friend in addition to being a teacher and leader to the junior ratings that sailed with him. I learned much which allowed me to follow in his foot steps to becoming a Chief Yeoman of Signals. David will be missed by all who sailed with him.
David was always a very friendly and kind man. I met David at Broadmead Lodge where we would have a good chat together. David was always smiling. He will be missed by many who knew him and especially by Joanne. Rest in peace David.
RIP Chief. It was an honor knowing you.
So sorry to hear of his passing. I remember a lot of jokes with Dave, super nice guy. Condolences to his family.
I met Dave, a Fellow Signalman, on the first day I arrived on the WEST COAST in 1977. He advised me on ‘the lay-of-the-land’ on the WC and simplified my TRANSITION. Our work involved us over the years and he always impressed me by the way he took care of his men…BIG PLUS IN A LEADER|| Deepest condolences to immediate family and all who knew him. DAVE LOGIE WAS A QUALITY SAILOR
Condolences to his wife & family … Dave & I worked together a lifetime ago. Great guy !!
Condolences to the family. C2SG4 Dave Logie was a well respective member of our trade, may he rest in peace.
Condolences to Chief Logie’s family.
RIP Chief. A great signalman, sailor and human being.
You will be missed.