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1959
DIED
2022
David FOSTER Obituary
Born to Michael and Elizabeth Foster, David grew up and lived on the North Shore. He will be fondly remembered for his big personality and even bigger laugh, his love of fitness, and his strong connection to his faith.
David had an inherited love of singing on a stage, and often shared stories of his outrageous pranks from high school and the desire of his teachers for him to graduate. In his early teens, he caught the fitness bug, a constant companion throughout his life. David would gladly share what he had learned about diet and exercise, and give others the benefit of his experience. This willingness to share extended to his faith and he proudly accepted the nickname Preacher.
David always focused on helping others and developed an unrelenting drive to help the homeless and those "not yet fortunate." In 1993 he co-founded The Harvest Project with then-wife Emiko, a charity that continues to thrive. Predeceased by his mother Elizabeth and father Michael; survived by step-mother Loree; siblings Deborah, step-sister Karin (Gavin), Wendy, and step-brother Lorne (Heather); and nieces and nephews Samantha, Connor, Melissa, and Callum. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and the countless many whose lives he touched.
If you would like to honour his life, a donation in his name to The Harvest Project would be greatly appreciated. The family will be having a private memorial.
"Faith and courage"
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Memories and Condolences
for David FOSTER
8 Entries
Tanya
September 24, 2023
I have just learned of Dave´s passing. He will always hold a special place in my heart as one of my great young loves. Really sad to hear of his early death.
Susan Bailey Freeborn
October 22, 2022
I am saddened to hear of David's sudden passing. Although I haven talked to him in years I have fond memories of him back in the Empire fitness days when he and Emiko started the Harvest Project. We shared our faith and love for Jesus Christ and many laughs at the gym. Until we meet again David Rest in our Saviors arms. God's blessings on all the family and loved ones in Jesus name
K. Schwab
October 21, 2022
Dear Deborah & Family,
We are truly and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. David was the most remarkable man who overcame struggles to achieve so much in his life.
He touched, changed & improved the lives of countless people over the years and has left a legacy that will only continue to grow. We remember him fondly from our time growing up in West Van. Wishing you peace and healing, the Schwab family.
Elizabeth Mathers
October 20, 2022
What a good thing you did for people needing "a hand up, not a hand out" on the North Shore. Faith and courage indeed. Rest In peace and rise in glory, David
Rob Arthurs
October 20, 2022
Dave, you accomplished the mission, of leaving a legacy! Job well done! The Harvest Project lives on because of you. RIP brother
Bruce Gow
October 20, 2022
Dave was a very great friend of mine through our high school years and beyond. We shared many great times and some sad ones. He was always there when I needed a friend. I will miss you my friend. Rest in peace brother.
Janice Lamb
October 19, 2022
Very saddened to hear of David´s passing. I did not know him personally but as a NS resident I was very familiar with his commitment to the less fortunate and those in need. He started an amazing legacy "The Harvest Project" with Emiko that continues to this day!
Thank you for this
Rest peacefully David
Douglas Miller
October 19, 2022
David left an indelible mark on this world. We are a better community for him having been in our midst.
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