Daniel Dettwiler

In Loving Memory Daniel Dettwiler June 26, 1920 ~ August 14, 2013 With great sadness we announce the passing of Dan Dettwiler, family at his side in the NRGH at the age of ninety-three. He was predeceased by his parents and sister. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Leona and his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Basel, Switzerland he immigrated to Canada with his mother, settling in Vancouver, B.C. He served with the Royal Engineers during WW ll. He worked as an electrical contractor throughout the province until 1973 then joined the B.C. government as an electrical inspector, serving the Nanaimo area until his retirement in 1985. He had a real love for the outdoors, pursuing his passion for hunting and fishing in the rivers or out cruising on the seas surrounding Vancouver Island. Also a great believer in serving others gave freely of his time and energy as a member of the Nanaimo Fish and Game Club, Nanaimo Yacht Club, Canadian Power Squadron, and as a Mason and Shriner. Upon his request Dan will be laid to rest with a family only grave side service at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers Dan would like donations made directly to the Salvation Army or the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund. FIRST MEMORIAL NANAIMO 250-754-8333




This obituary was originally published in the Nanaimo Daily News and Harbour City Star (Nanaimo, BC).