David J. Niederauer

David J. Niederauer 1924 - 2014 Dr. David J. Niederauer passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 at Hillcrest Extendicare in Calgary, Alberta. He was born in California on September 6, 1924, and is predeceased by his parents, Phil and Ruby, his brothers Phil and Franz, and his son John Claude. He is survived by his wife Beverly, children Paul, Ruth and Joan, and grandchildren Katlyn, Andrea and Dana. David joined the U.S. Army in WW II, and after serving, attended San Jose State where he met and married Beverly (Lusardi). Bev and Dave then spent two years in Paris where David began his long career centered on French literature. David pursued a career in teaching, and taught for several years at UC Berkeley, then moved his family to Vancouver to accept a position at UBC. He taught there until his retirement. Along the way, David won two Canada Council awards to research on French literary figures, and in 1968, took his family on a year-long sabbatical to Paris. He later acquired his Doctorate, and is credited with several books and literary publications on French poets and writers. David was also a keen tennis player, and enjoyed playing with his friends at the Dunbar Community Centre. David will be remembered by his geniality, charm and wit, and ability to tell a great story. CBC radio was his soundtrack of choice, and guests of Bev and Dave were always offered a Manhattan. Often sharing a joke or clever observation, David enjoyed people and laughter and will be missed by all. Thank you to the nurses and doctors at Foothills Hospital and Hillcrest Extendicare in Calgary who cared for David in his final year.