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February 29, 1956
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August 05, 2024
David SHRIVE Obituary
Dave passed peacefully following a brief illness with his wife Carol by his side. Born and raised in Victoria, Dave attended Hillcrest Elementary, Arbutus Junior High, Camosun College and UVic. He worked many jobs over the years, finishing his career at the Canada Revenue Agency.
Diagnosed with MS at the age of 17, Dave was passionate about advocating for people with disabilities. He served on the Boards of the Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society, Camosun College, the Camosun College Foundation, the Disability Resource Centre and the Advisory Committee for the Royal visit at Beacon Hill Park in 1994, ensuring the site was accessible for people with disabilities. He was honoured to be presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip during that visit. He also ran for Victoria City council in 1993 on a platform of barrier free access for all.
Dave will be remembered for his generous heart, his sense of humour and his sense of adventure, including opportunities to try para sailing and hang gliding. Dave and Carol enjoyed travelling, including cruises to the Caribbean and Panama Canal and a dream cruise and vacation in Europe.
Dave was predeceased by his parents Marguerite and Ronald Shrive and his brother Ronnie. He is survived by his wife Carol (Foott); siblings Linda (Jim), Garry (Monique), Patricia (Bud) and Chris (Maggie); Mother-in-Law Peggy Foott and sisters in law, Jamie Foott and Sandi Norton (Jeff), many nieces and nephews and their families.
Many thanks to the amazing VIHA homecare and nursing staff that spent time with Dave over the years. Thank you also to the doctors and nurses at RJH that cared for Dave during his stay there.
No service by request. Donations in Dave's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Rest easy Sweetheart
Memories and Condolences
for David SHRIVE
11 Entries
Braude
August 23, 2024
I remember Dave as a constantly uplifting man and always ready to step up to any challenge. I admired his love of family. He has been in my thoughts lately so now I know why. Goodbye Dave
Wendy Cox
August 22, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Carol, and the rest of Dave's family & friends, from everyone at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre. The time he spent here will always be appreciated by those who knew him.
wayne fleet
August 21, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gerrie and Wayne Fleet ravenwood66@
August 19, 2024
We will remember him Carol .
Edward Dujela
August 19, 2024
I grew up with Dave and Chris in that corner of Gordon Head and later worked with Dave for several years. I remember Dave as very vocal and supportive of his colleagues. Our condolences and sympathies to the families.
The Dujela's
Mike Irwin
August 19, 2024
Sorry to hear of David´s passing. Wonderful tribute in regards to David´s work and advocacy of MS issues. Mike Irwin
Garry & Monique Shrive
August 18, 2024
Dear brother I will miss our long talks at the hospital and visits with you & Carol.
Love you
Sue
August 18, 2024
I am sorry to hear of Daves passing. Much love to his family at this time. Sue Monaghan and family
Barbara Phillips
August 18, 2024
I was a physiotherapist at the MS Clinic for a number of years and Dave was a great presence there. I particularly recall him being one of the first clients to embrace an electric scooter for community mobility. Kay Oldfield, who was a rehab aide at the clinic, also remembers Dave fondly. Barbara Phillips
Maggie & chris Shrive
August 17, 2024
Sorry for your loss my he rest in peace
Kirk & Bea Northcott
August 17, 2024
I first met Dave at the MS center about 20 years ago. A group of us with MS used to together for lunch every month. It was at that time my wife and I had the opportunity to meet Carol. Dave was certainly an adventurer. I remember he once took off on his wheelchair and challenged me to keep up with his frantic pace. I never could. We were fortunate to see Dave at a recent Harbour Cats game sporting his signature hat. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies to Carol and the family.
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