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).
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To all of David’s family and loved ones. I am so very sorry to learn of his passing I know he was so loved. I worked with him during his time at Cushman & Wakefield. I will always remember his kind gentle nature, and he taught me how to pollinate tomatoes among other things. I’m so sorry for this loss.
We are so very sad to hear of David’s passing. We have so many fond memories of David from the time we billeted him during his major-junior days in Tri-Cities. He was such a fun guy. Our deepest sympathy to all who held him dear. Such a loss to all.
Condolences to the Brumby family and to Larissa. I went to Glenlyon with David in grade school and he always inspired me on the ice. RIP David.
My Sincerest condolences go out to the family. He Was always smiling and greet individual.
Condolences to the family. Very sad to learn of David’s passing. While not close with David I knew David through the Salmon Kings where he showed that he was an outstanding goal keeper, a good teammate and a quiet leader. Would see David around and always liked to catch up, he will be missed.
I am so sorry to be reading this. I met David when he played in Jackson MS. We introduced David to Deer hunting and tried to turn him into a country boy. Please accept my sincere condolences.
My hearts and thoughts with David’s family.
I had had the pleasure to know David as his personal wardrobe provider and as his friend. I thoroughly enjoyed serving him and enjoyed our conversations when we met aside from providing him menswear.
We talked about creating a golf painting for him that can be used to support his cause of cancer.
I’ll miss you David and you will always remembered.
Hi Terry…you probably have no clue who I am but I was a regular customer of your at Sweeney Todd’s a number of years ago and i remember fondly your description of David’s hockey exploits….he was still playing at Tri-Cities at that time..that shows you how long it has been. My condolences for your loss….David was way too young.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing he left such good memories here in Columbus Ohio when he played with the Columbus chill . My thoughts and prayers go out to his family he will be greatly missed.
Dear Larissa, Jake and Family.
Trying to put into words the sorrow we feel is difficult indeed.
David was a valued colleague and friend at NAI Commercial Real Estate. We kept in close personal contact when he joined his brother Jake as an Investment Advisor. We spent many happy times ranting and raving about Politicians and their lack of understanding of the most basic economic realities confronting Canada.
His diagnosis of Cancer was a shock and his battle with this dreadful disease was epic. He approached it with the same enthusiasm, positivity and determination to win as he did in all that he undertook be it in sports, business or life.
He was a Dear True Friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
Our sincere condolences to the Family